Family Practice - Merit Health Natchez
Family Medicine • Natchez, MS
About
Summary: Merit Health Natchez is a Joint Commission-accredited hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, offering a broad range of services through its 179-bed facility. It provides primary and specialty care, including family and general practice through its network of providers, plus emergency, diagnostic imaging, maternity, rehabilitation, heart and kidney care, orthopedics, pulmonology, and robotic surgery. The hospital supports online scheduling for patients and visitors and operates across three offices in the Natchez area (Miss-Lou region). It is a private, publicly listed hospital under Community Health Systems, with a focus on community involvement and accessible care. For Family Practice specifically, expect general primary care services, preventive care, routine exams, chronic disease management, and referrals to specialty services as needed. Contact: +1 601-443-2100.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
54 SEARGENT S PRENTISS DR, Natchez, Mississippi 39120, US
Phone
(601) 443-2100
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does family practice provide?
Preventive care, health screenings, immunizations, chronic disease management, women's health, routine checkups, travel health, behavioral health and counseling, sports physicals, and coordination with specialists.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,232 reviews)
- Vivian Health: 3.0 out of 5 stars (7 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: 2 out of 5 stars (Patient Experience Score) (N/A)
- Healthgrades: 55% (Patient Experience Rating) (N/A)
Patients praise
- some reports of compassionate, professional, and efficient nursing and medical staff
- instances of prompt and effective emergency medical treatment
- some patients feel well-supported by specific medical teams during their stay
Common complaints
- long wait times, especially in the emergency department
- concerns regarding cleanliness and room maintenance
- perceived lack of communication or uncoordinated care
- lower than national average scores for patient experience in HCAHPS surveys
"THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE SLOWEST HOSPITAL I EVER BEEN TO IN MY ADULT LIFE 4 HOURS AND STILL NO ROOM YOU WILL REAL LIFE DIE IN THE ER SMH!!!"
— MedicalRecords.com"My spouse was here for the past 3 days with severe appendicitis which ended in emergency surgery. Housekeeping didn’t even bother to come and clean the room not even ONCE."
— Birdeye"The staff is caring, works quickly, and made me feel comfortable as it was my first visit. Dr Robichaux explained what he saw on x rays and will monitor my healing before advising next step."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Ricardo A. Nimo, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Natchez, MS — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Richard M. Jeansonne, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Natchez, MS — May 14, 2026
- COMMUNITY IMPACT: Merit Health Natchez shares program, staff... — Jun 19, 2026
- Natchez Merit Health honors medical staff on Doctors' Day — Mar 30, 2026
- State of Merit Health Natchez is strong and future is bright... — Dec 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Family Medicine Associates of Natchez, PLLC is a Natchez-based medical practice offering full-spectrum family care, including preventive medicine, gynecological services, breast exams, and walk-in visits. They serve multiple sites in Natchez, MS (HQ at 46 Sgt Prentiss Dr) and have been operating for 14 years. Services are designed for the entire family and they accept most major insurances. Contact: info@familymedicineofnatchez.com or 601-445-7773. Note: The page does not mention sports injury services specifically, so confirm availability if you’re seeking sports medicine.
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