Heart & Vascular | Forrest Health | MS
Cardiology • Hattiesburg, MS • Since 1952
About
Forrest Health is a nonprofit hospital system headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, founded in 1952. It operates Forrest General Hospital (its flagship) and a network of 19 counties across Mississippi, providing comprehensive Heart & Vascular services among a broad range of care. Key offerings include heart and vascular specialties, orthopedic and neuroscience care, emergency services, stroke care, cancer treatment, rehabilitation, women’s and children’s services, hospice/home health, and related clinics. The system employs about 244 staff (up ~8% year over year) and operates across multiple facilities in Mississippi (e.g., Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg and regional hospitals in Columbia, Poplarville, Prentiss, Richton, Tylertown, and more). For heart and vascular care specifically, Forrest Health provides comprehensive cardiovascular services within its network, supported by affiliated institutes and a statewide presence in the 19-county coverage area. Contact: 601-288-7000.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
6051 Highway 49 North, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39404-7649, US
Phone
6012887000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vivian Health: 3.6/5 (31 reviews)
- CMS HCAHPS (via Momentary Labs): 3/5 stars (1,840 patient surveys)
- Hospital Cost Compare (CMS Data): 71% (9/10 score) (300+ surveys)
Patients praise
- Strong nurse communication scores
- Effective doctor communication metrics reported by patients
- Majority of patients would recommend the facility
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency department
- Poor bedside manner and perceived lack of staff concern
- Inconsistent communication from medical staff
- Cleanliness concerns in hospital facilities
"I waited SEVEN HOURS TO BE SEEN! In what world is it acceptable to have to wait 7 hours in the waiting room at the ER??"
— MedicalRecords.com User Review"I'd give them zero stars if I could. I waited 5 hours to see a dr for a serious MRSA..."
— Yelp User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Pine Belt Heart Walk - Hattiesburg Clinic — Jan 6, 2026
- Forrest Health Reaches Milestone with 500 Advanced AFib Procedures in Less Than a Year | Pine Belt Mississippi — Apr 21, 2026
- Cassidie Kitchens Presented with Cheers from Your Peers — Apr 20, 2026
- Forrest General Hospital First in State to Offer New Minimally-Invasive Treatment for Patients with Leaky Heart Valve | Pine Belt Mississippi — Sep 20, 2025
- Dr. Wissam Mechleb, MD, Cardiologist | Hattiesburg, MS | WebMD — Mar 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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