Infectious Disease Care | Jackson, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Infectious Disease • Laurel, MS
Clinic Type
Infectious Disease
Address
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Phone
(601) 376-1000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News Doctors (via Press Ganey): 3/5 (based on Press Ganey data) (11 to 16 reviews per doctor cited)
- US News Doctors (via Press Ganey): 4/5 (41 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 5/5 (2 reviews)
- Vitals: Varied: includes both highly positive and highly negative experiences (4 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professionalism and knowledge of specific providers praised by some patients
- Reports of compassionate care and personalized attention, including follow-up communication from some physicians
- Some patients highly recommend specific specialists based on their effectiveness and care
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding lack of patient care and lack of concern for patient well-being reported for some individual providers
- Reports of perceived provider laziness or lack of attention to patient needs in hospital settings
- Administrative/systemic complaints regarding denials of life-saving treatment coverage by Mississippi Medicaid for Hepatitis C patients with substance use disorders
- Historical legal cases mentioning allegations of nursing negligence in identifying or caring for infections in hospital settings
"Professionalism and knowledge. He treated us as a family and included myself, the spouse in all aspects."
— Healthgrades user review for Dr. Ujjwal Dhar"In all my years of experience with Baptist and the medical world in general criddle is by far the worst "Dr" my family has ever come across. It seemed as if his main goal was to clear the bed and be done with this patient."
— Vitals user review for Dr. Frank Criddle"Dr. Criddle is a wonderful doctor he is the best infectious Control Doctor in the state of MS. He is caring, he call his patient at home; he show compassionate to all."
— Vitals user review for Dr. Frank CriddleSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Rehabilitation Services | Jackson, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Mississippi — Feb 6, 2026
- Lauren A. Quave, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Biloxi, MS — May 14, 2026
- [XLS] Sheet1 - Mississippi Medicaid — Mar 16, 2026
- [XLS] Sheet1 - Mississippi Medicaid — Mar 16, 2026
- 2025-26 COVID Vaccination - Hattiesburg Clinic — Nov 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More infectious disease clinics in Laurel
Infectious Disease Specialists at Hattiesburg Clinic in Laurel - Hattiesburg Clinic is a large, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical practice based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with 3 offices nationwide (including Laurel/Laurel, MS area). - They offer a broad range of specialties, including internal medicine and infectious disease services, across their network of 350+ providers. - For non-emergency care in Laurel, you can view and access providers on hattiesburgclinic.com and request appointments with available infectious disease specialists. - If you require urgent urgent care, consider their Immediate Care clinics in nearby locations; for emergencies, go to the nearest ER or dial 911. Note: The accessible content confirms Hattiesburg Clinic as a multi-specialty, physician-owned practice with locations in Mississippi, including Laurel, but does not list specific infectious disease physicians by name. To find an Infectious Disease Specialist in Laurel, visit their providers page on hattiesburgclinic.com or contact the clinic at (601) 264-6000.
Summary: South Central Internal Medicine Laurel - Based in Laurel, Mississippi, South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) is a nonprofit, public-not-for-profit hospital founded in 1952 and part of a health system serving four counties (Jones, Jasper, Wayne, Smith) in South Central Mississippi. - SCRMC operates a 285-bed facility with Level III Emergency Department and a broad network of providers (approximately 114 providers across 30+ specialties) and about 2,300 system-wide employees. - Located at 1220 Jefferson Street, Laurel, MS 39440. Main contact: info@scrmc.com; Phone: 601-426-4000. - The organization focuses on delivering healthcare services to the region and improving quality of life, with a longstanding community presence since 1952. - If you’re seeking internal medicine services specifically in Laurel, SCRMC is the primary regional hospital system housing internal medicine specialists within its network. For appointment and physician details, contact SCRMC directly or visit scrmc.com.
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