Forrest county, MS

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Forrest County, Mississippi[edit | edit source]

  • Forrest County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 74,934. Its county seat and largest city is Hattiesburg. The county was created from Perry County in 1908 and named in honor of Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general in the American Civil War and an early member of the first Ku Klux Klan.

Healthcare in Forrest County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Forrest County, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing services to the residents.

Forrest General Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Forrest General Hospital is a 545-bed, Level II Regional Trauma Center hospital located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, women's and children's services, and behavioral health services.

Hattiesburg Clinic[edit | edit source]

  • Hattiesburg Clinic, the state's largest privately owned, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, is also located in Forrest County. With over 300 physicians and 100 mid-level providers, the clinic offers comprehensive health care services, with more than 40 specialties represented.

Merit Health Wesley[edit | edit source]

  • Merit Health Wesley is another significant healthcare provider in Forrest County. It is a 211-bed hospital that offers a wide range of services, including cardiology, orthopedics, behavioral health, and emergency services.

Health Statistics in Forrest County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Forrest County has a higher rate of diabetes and cardiovascular disease compared to the state average. The county also has a higher percentage of adults who are obese or overweight.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Forrest County, Mississippi, is well-served by several major facilities, including Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg Clinic, and Merit Health Wesley. However, like many areas in the U.S., the county faces challenges related to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Efforts to improve health outcomes in the county are ongoing, with a focus on prevention, early detection, and effective management of these conditions.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Forrest county, MS



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Bryan Jennifer 1417976739 MD F University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2003 Family Practice 415 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg Clinic Department of Anesthesiology Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Bushardt Lisa 1669488979 F University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1986 Family Practice Hattiesburg MS 39401
Choate Cody 1487064697 M William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2014 Family Practice 415 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Conerly Donald 1497761241 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1974 Family Practice 415 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg MS 39401
Conerly Donald 1497761241 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1974 Family Practice 50 Pkwy Ln Petal MS 39465 6012646000
Currie William 1518378116 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2014 Family Practice 415 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Fisher Jason 1760877948 M William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2014 Family Practice 415 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Griffith Charles 1205891975 M Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport 1999 Family Practice Hattiesburg MS 39401
Hall Melanie 1851602569 F University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2010 Family Practice 415 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Hammack Stephen 1639396393 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2004 Family Practice Hattiesburg MS 39401

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Forrest county, MS - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Broome Charlene 1720007040 F University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1989 Allergy/immunology Pediatric Medicine Hattiesburg Clinic Department Of Neurosurgery Hattiesburg MS 39401
Christopher Painter 1497960264 M Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 2005 Anesthesiology 6051 U S Hwy 49 Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Irizzary Luis 1669588547 MD M Other 1995 Anesthesiology Forrest General Hospital Hattiesburg MS 39401
Motanya David 1174887319 M University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine 2012 Anesthesiology Hattiesburg MS 39401
Torres Timothy 1932543816 M Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans 2013 Anesthesiology Hattiesburg Clinic Department Of Anesthesiology Hattiesburg MS 39401
Robert Robbins 1780792945 MD M Duke University School Of Medicine 1990 Cardiac Surgery 6051 U S Hwy 49 Hattiesburg MS 39401
Georges El Khoury Antoun 1265621130 M Other 2006 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 6051 U S Hwy 49 Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Leader Lawrence 1508970211 MD M Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine 1988 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Hattiesburg MS 39401
Wissam Mechleb 1487841847 M Other 2005 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 300 S 29th Ave Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012881064
Waller William 1053592840 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2006 Dermatology Hattiesburg Clinic Department Of Neurosurgery Hattiesburg MS 39401

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Braxton Jennifer 1891928586 F Other 2009 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Hattiesburg MS 39401
Cockrell Michael 1255929303 M Other 2020 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Hattiesburg MS 39401
Jeremy Vance 1073029799 M Other 2017 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 6051 U S Hwy 49 Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Joseph Walker 1235142597 CNA M Other 2003 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 6051 U S Hwy 49 Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Marland Mallette 1215951959 M Other 1997 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 6051 U S Hwy 49 Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Mcalpin Connie 1487859807 F Other 2007 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Heart And Vascular Hattiesburg MS 39401
Mccrary Gabriel 1851466106 M Other 2006 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Forrest General Hospital Hattiesburg MS 39401
Rodney Brown 1316969645 M Other 1996 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 6051 U S Hwy 49 Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Scott Walker 1104840834 CNA M Other 2004 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 6051 U S Hwy 49 Hattiesburg MS 39401 6012646000
Walker Jennifer 1710909858 F Other 2006 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Forrest General Hospital Hattiesburg MS 39401

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