
Hattiesburg Clinic
Gastroenterology • Columbia, MS • Since 1963
About
- The Hattiesburg Clinic is Mississippi’s largest physician-owned, multi-specialty medical practice with over 350 providers across 19 counties and 3 US offices, headquartered in Hattiesburg, MS (founded 1963). - Services span numerous specialties, including gastroenterology, along with primary care, pediatrics, and more. - Contact: main line (601) 264-6000; address at 415 South 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. - Website: hattiesburgclinic.com; LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hattiesburg-clinic-pa. Notes relevant to “Columbia, MS - Gastroenterology - Hattiesburg Clinic Columbia”: - The Hattiesburg Clinic operates primarily out of Hattiesburg, MS with 3 US offices; Columbia, MS is not listed among their known locations.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
502 Broad St., Columbia, MS 39429
Phone
(601) 268-5778
publicrelations@hattiesburgclinic.com
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that focuses on the gastrointestinal system. Gastroenterologists diagnose, treat and manage conditions of the digestive organs, including the stomach, esophagus, small intestine, colon, rectum, gallbladder, pancreas and liver.
What Gastrointestinal (GI) service are you interested in?
Colon Cancer Screening; Personal or Family History of Colon Cancer or Colon Polyps; Upper GI Condition (Reflux, Trouble Swallowing, Nausea, Vomiting, etc.); Rectal Bleeding, Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea; Conditions of the Liver, Gallbladder or Pancreas; Other GI-Related Condition (Please list in the comments section.)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. Kevin Blanchard, MD gastroenterologist): 5.0/5 average rating (5 ratings)
- Birdeye (Hattiesburg Clinic, overall): 4.5 star rating (368 reviews (Google))
Patients praise
- Positive experiences described for GI-related clinic/directory listings and for providers (examples cite thorough explanations, courteous staff, and patients recommending providers)
- Some third-party sources report high overall clinic ratings (e.g., 4.5 stars on Birdeye)
Common complaints
- At least one complaint review mentions rudeness and not having time to explain (on a clinic-related listing)
- Some reviews on other listings (not specifically GI-only) include negative concerns, though they are not clearly tied to gastroenterology
"“was rude & didn’t have time to explain to me why”"
— LocalityBiz review (Hattiesburg Clinic Columbia Family Clinic — 502 Broad St)"“Best place for all your health needs!”"
— Birdeye review snippet for Hattiesburg Clinic"“Patients gave Dr. Kevin Blanchard an average rating of 5 out of 5.”"
— WebMD Care (Dr. Kevin Blanchard)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Colon Cancer Screening - Hattiesburg Clinic — Mar 27, 2026
- Employee Spotlight - Hattiesburg Clinic — Dec 5, 2025
- Cheers from Your Peers - Hattiesburg Clinic — Feb 25, 2026
- Dr. Rebecca W. Lauderdale, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Purvis, MS — May 14, 2026
- Sandra Mixon — Apr 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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