About
Dr. Vineeth Sankoorikal grew up in Russellville, Arkansas with a love for taking things apart to understand how they worked. His father, an engineer, suggested he could apply that same curiosity to the human body. That idea set him on the path to medicine. He earned his bachelor's degree at St. Bonaventure University in New York, then completed his MD at the American University of the Caribbean. His Family Medicine residency took place at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he was selected as Chief Resident.
After residency, Dr. Sankoorikal took his first position on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis. He later returned to the Jackson area to be closer to family and founded Sankoorikal Family Medicine to practice medicine the way he believed it should work. He is board certified in Family Medicine and sees patients across the full age spectrum. His clinical interests include chronic disease management, preventive care, mental health support, grief, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. He approaches each patient as a whole person, weaving together physical health, lifestyle, and personal context into every encounter. He lives in Ridgeland with his wife Jessica and their two daughters.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
St. Bonaventure University, Bachelor's degree
Medical School
American University of the Caribbean
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center (Chief Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sankoorikal right for?
Dr. Sankoorikal works well with patients across all life stages, from young children to older adults. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or thyroid disease benefit from his longitudinal approach. He also serves patients navigating mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD. Those who want a physician who knows their full story, not just their chart, tend to thrive in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sankoorikal treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, asthma, COPD, and thyroid disease. He also cares for patients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and grief. On the acute side, he handles UTIs, ear infections, sinus infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, migraines, rashes, and sprains.
Yes. Dr. Sankoorikal holds board certification in Family Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Sankoorikal earned his MD at the American University of the Caribbean. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and served as Chief Resident during his training there.
Dr. Sankoorikal centers his care on the patient-doctor relationship. He takes time to understand not just a patient's physical health, but also their daily life, habits, and goals. He views that full-person context as essential to better health outcomes.
Yes. Dr. Sankoorikal supports patients dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and other mood concerns. He believes that listening carefully is often the first step in effective mental health care. He also provides tobacco cessation counseling and can prescribe medications to support that process.
Yes. Dr. Sankoorikal performs a range of in-office procedures, including EKGs, joint injections, trigger point injections, laceration repair, skin tag removal, cryotherapy, incision and drainage of abscesses, and excision of skin cancers. Some procedures carry additional fees for supplies or lab testing.
Members reach Dr. Sankoorikal directly by text, phone call, video call, or email. Portal messages receive a response at least once daily, Monday through Friday. This direct access is part of the membership for all patients.
Yes. Dr. Sankoorikal provides care for patients from birth through adulthood. Membership pricing reflects age-based tiers, with children ages 0 to 18 at $59 per month and adults 19 and older at $79 per month.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026