Meet Our Providers

Providers at Baptist Medical Group-Medical Arts Surgical Group are dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient while safeguarding standards of care and ethical practice.

William A. Billups III, MD, FACS

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Dr. Billups received his medical degree from University of Alabama-Birmingham and completed a general surgery residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX. Dr. Billups specializes in thyroid, endocrine, breast and gallbladder surgeries. Dr. Billups has been practicing medicine in Meridian since 1996.

Matt T. Coker, MD

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Dr. Coker received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, and completed his general surgery training at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX. Dr. Coker, who joined our practice in 2019, specializes in colorectal surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction.

D. Dru Denison, MD, FACS

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Dr. Denison received his medical degree from the University of Texas-Houston and completed his general surgery residency at Louisiana State University. Dr. Denison specializes in gastric surgery, including weight loss surgery and gastroparesis, as well as hernia repair and gallbladder surgery. Dr. Denison has been in practice in Meridian since 2010.

Hans H. Tulip, MD, FACS

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Dr. Tulip received his medical degree from the University of Washington and completed his general surgery residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX. Dr. Tulip has a particular interest in robotic assisted surgery, acid reflux and hiatal hernia surgery, colorectal surgery and trauma surgery/critical care. Dr. Tulip has been practicing in Meridian since 2014.

Dr. R. Patrick Wood

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Dr. Wood attended medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he also completed his internship and residency in general surgery. Dr. Wood has been in practice in Meridian since 2024 and specializes in general and robotic surgery.

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