Dr. Goldsmith Shares Insights with the AMA
In a recent interview with the America Medical Association, Shannon L. Goldsmith, DO discusses her decision to join Hattiesburg Clinic and pursue a practice that would focus on understanding her patients and building relationships. Today, at Hattiesburg Clinic – Petal Family Practice Clinic, her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care has earned her the Active Practice Physician Award from the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association.
“This is what I’ve wanted to do since I was a little girl,” Dr. Goldsmith shared. “…medicine is about more than diagnosing and treating — it’s about understanding the whole person and building relationships that foster trust and healing.”
In addition to providing high-quality family medicine, Dr. Goldsmith wears many hats: she’s an active member of the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, a board member for the Cigna Health Spring Plan and a leader in navigating complex health care systems. Her expertise in osteopathic medicine and Medicare policy has improved care for countless patients, ensuring they receive the guidance they need in an increasingly challenging health care landscape.
Goldsmith stated that the honor of receiving the Active Practice Physician Award was a humbling experience. “The encouragement and recognition reenergize me,” she said. “It reminds me why I chose this path and motivates me to keep going despite the challenges of modern medicine.”
Congratulations to Dr. Goldsmith on her incredible achievements and the profound difference she continues to make in the lives of her patients and the community.
Read the full article with Dr. Goldsmith to learn more.
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About Hattiesburg Clinic Petal Family Practice Clinic:
Hattiesburg Clinic Petal Family Practice Clinic provides comprehensive evaluation and care to meet the total health needs of each family member. Our physicians offer prompt, complete assessment of the patient in their home communities 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 from the newborn to the grandparent.
About Hattiesburg Clinic:
Hattiesburg Clinic is Mississippi’s largest privately-owned, multispecialty clinic. More than 60 years after its beginning, the clinic has grown to over 450 physicians and providers, caring for patients in more than 17 counties in South Mississippi. Along with over 2,500 professional staff employees, these physicians and providers come together for a common purpose, to serve the over 500,000 community members who live and work in South Mississippi every day.
