Richton Family Medicine Welcomes Steven W. Burkett, DO
Steven W. Burkett, DO, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic Richton Family Medicine.
Dr. Burkett received his medical degree from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Miss., and completed his family medicine residency at EC – HealthNet Family Medicine Residency Program in Meridian, Miss.
Burkett is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He has a special practice interest in osteopathic manipulation treatment and is a member of Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Mississippi State Medical Association and American Academy of Family Physicians.
At Richton Family Medicine, Burkett provides comprehensive evaluation and care to meet family health needs, including care for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol, sick visits for children and adults, preventative care, wellness visits, sports physicals and well-child visits.
“I chose family medicine because of the variety it offers. Serving my patients is where I find the most joy in health care.” – Steven W. Burkett, DO
Additional providers at Richton Family Medicine include Leah B. Rock, MD.
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About Hattiesburg Clinic Richton Family Medicine:
Hattiesburg Clinic Richton Family Medicine strives to provide quality, comprehensive primary care for all ages to prevent hospital admissions and hospital readmissions. We offer acute, chronic and preventative medical care services, health assessments, vaccines, immunizations, physicals, lab services and more.
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 newborns to grandparents.
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.
