Hattiesburg Clinic Sumrall Medical Center provides comprehensive evaluation and care to meet the total health needs of each family member. These providers offer prompt, complete assessment of the patient in their home community and are able to obtain and coordinate consultation with other specialists when necessary. Family physicians receive training in six broad areas of medicine: pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery and community medicine. Their diverse training allows them to offer continuing, comprehensive care for their patients.
Family Medicine
Family medicine is a specialty that provides comprehensive care for the individual and family across all ages. Family physicians receive training in six broad areas of medicine: pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery and community medicine.
Primary Care
A primary care physician (PCP), also known as a family medicine doctor, internal medicine doctor or pediatrician, helps care for patients’ day-to-day medical needs. These doctors work with patients on an ongoing basis to prevent long-term illness and help patients stay healthy.