Dr. Elizabeth L. Herrington

About the Doctor

Dr. Elizabeth L. Herrington is a board-certified oncologist with 11–20 years of experience, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and blood disorders. She earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and finished a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology, also at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Currently practicing in Jackson, Mississippi, as part of Jackson Oncology Associates, she is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center and Mississippi Baptist Medical Center recognized as High Performing in multiple cancer surgeries. Dr. Herrington is recognized as an expert in chronic hypertension, chronic anemia, immune deficiency disease, and purpura/thrombocytopenia. She accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare.

• 11–20 years of experience in hematology and medical oncology

• Fellowship-trained in hematology and medical oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center

• Expert in chronic anemia, immune deficiency disease, thrombocytopenia, and hypertension management in cancer patients

• Affiliated with Mississippi Baptist Medical Center (#1 in Mississippi for cancer care)

• Accepts major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicaid

Education & Training

Medical School – Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency – University of Mississippi Medical Center, Internal Medicine (2007–2010)
Fellowship/Additional Training – University of Mississippi Medical Center, Hematology and Medical Oncology (2010–2013)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Solid tumors (breast, lung, colon, prostate, ovarian, pancreatic, gastric, liver)

• Hematologic malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma)

• Chronic anemia (iron deficiency, anemia of chronic disease, hemolytic anemia)

• Immune deficiency diseases (primary and secondary immunodeficiencies)

• Purpura and thrombocytopenia (immune thrombocytopenia – ITP, drug-induced, chemotherapy-induced)

• Chronic hypertension (in cancer patients and survivors)

• Heart failure (cardio-oncology, treatment-related cardiomyopathy)

• Diabetes (management during cancer therapy)

• Coagulation disorders (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism in cancer patients)

• Cancer-related fatigue, pain, and nutritional deficiencies

Medical Procedures Performed

• Chemotherapy administration (intravenous, oral, intrathecal)

• Immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapy monitoring)

• Targeted therapy (small molecule inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies)

• Hormonal therapy (breast, prostate cancer)

• Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

• Lumbar puncture with intrathecal chemotherapy

• Central line placement and management (port-a-cath, PICC line)

• Therapeutic phlebotomy (for polycythemia or hemochromatosis)

• Management of chemotherapy side effects (neutropenic fever, nausea, mucositis, neuropathy)

• Palliative care and symptom management (pain, dyspnea, fatigue)

Services Offered

Dr. Herrington provides comprehensive, compassionate oncology care for patients with cancer and benign hematologic conditions. She conducts thorough evaluations, including diagnostic imaging review, pathology correlation, and genetic testing to develop individualized treatment plans. Her services include administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy, with close monitoring for efficacy and toxicity. She also performs bone marrow biopsies for diagnosing blood disorders and lumbar punctures for intrathecal chemotherapy. For patients with chronic anemia, immune deficiencies, or thrombocytopenia, she offers disease-specific management and supportive care. She collaborates closely with surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and primary care physicians to ensure multidisciplinary, coordinated care. Dr. Herrington also provides palliative care and survivorship planning, addressing long-term effects of cancer treatment.

• Cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning

• Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy

• Management of hematologic disorders (anemia, thrombocytopenia, immune deficiency)

• Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

• Intrathecal chemotherapy via lumbar puncture

• Central venous access device placement and management

• Cancer survivorship care (monitoring for recurrence, late effects, preventive health)

• Palliative and supportive care (pain, nausea, fatigue, nutritional support)

• Cardio-oncology evaluation (monitoring and treatment of treatment-related heart conditions)

• Coordination with surgical and radiation oncology, genetics, and clinical trials

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (EPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 1227 N State St, Ste 101, Jackson, MS, 39202
Phone: (601) 974-5637

Hospital Affiliations

• G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson, MS)

• Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Mississippi; High Performing in Colon Cancer Surgery, Gynecological Cancer Surgery, Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, and Prostate Cancer Surgery

• Merit Health River Region (Vicksburg, MS)