Oktibbeha county, MS

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Oktibbeha County, Mississippi[edit | edit source]

  • Oktibbeha County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 47,671. Its county seat is Starkville. The county is part of the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Oktibbeha County is located in the eastern part of Mississippi. The county's total area is 462 square miles, of which 458 square miles is land and 3.7 square miles is water. The county is bordered by Clay County to the north, Lowndes County to the east, Winston County to the south, and Choctaw and Webster counties to the west.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

  • As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 47,671 people, 18,449 households, and 10,140 families residing in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 59.0% White, 36.6% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. 1.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Healthcare in Oktibbeha County[edit | edit source]

Oktibbeha County Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Oktibbeha County Hospital, officially known as OCH Regional Medical Center, is a county-owned, acute care hospital. The hospital offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, women's healthcare, pediatric care, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been serving the community since 1973.

Starkville Clinic[edit | edit source]

  • Starkville Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic that provides comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Oktibbeha County and surrounding areas. The clinic offers services in various specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and orthopedics.

Education[edit | edit source]

  • Education in Oktibbeha County is provided by the Starkville Oktibbeha School District, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to Mississippi State University, one of the state's largest universities.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

  • Transportation in Oktibbeha County is facilitated by a network of state highways, county roads, and the Golden Triangle Regional Airport. The county is also served by the Kansas City Southern Railway.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Oktibbeha county, MS



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Pearson Philip 1366426355 MD M University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med 1981 Family Practice Longest Student Health Center Mississippi State MS 39762
Kessey Richard 1760496228 MD M Other 2001 Internal Medicine Starkville MS 39759
Khan Usman 1346658416 M Other 2011 Internal Medicine Clay County Medical Corporation Starkville MS 39759
Locke William 1992886725 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1979 Obstetrics/gynecology Starkville MS 39759



Oktibbeha county, MS - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
James Johnson 1821180514 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1994 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 499 Gloster Creek Vlg Tupelo MS 39759 6626206800
William Calhoun 1932219177 M Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport 1989 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 499 Gloster Creek Vlg Tupelo MS 39759 6626206800
Boyd Karissa 1225135981 F Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences 2003 Hematology/oncology Starkville MS 39759
Walker George 1750494134 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1966 Ophthalmology Starkville MS 39759



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Misso Amanda 1477010668 F Other 2020 Nurse Practitioner Starkville MS 39759
Poole Christina 1114395050 F Other 2015 Nurse Practitioner Starkville MS 39759
Sesser Emily 1295042919 F Other 2010 Nurse Practitioner Longest Student Health Center Mississippi State MS 39762
Stevenson Haley 1013475607 F Other 2018 Physical Therapy Starkville MS 39759
Broyles Lauren 1699446559 F Other 2009 Qualified Speech Language Pathologist Starkville MS 39759


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