Primary Care | Merit Health Natchez
Primary Care • Natchez, MS
About
Merit Health Natchez offers primary care as part of its wide range of medical services. Located in Natchez, Mississippi, the facility is a Joint Commission-accredited hospital with 179 beds and provides comprehensive care across departments including emergency services, inpatient and outpatient services, and specialty areas. The site notes online scheduling for patients and visitors, along with patient portal access. For primary care needs, you can contact the hospital’s main line at +1 601-443-2100 or visit Merit Health Natchez for scheduling and referrals.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
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
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.4 out of 5 stars (aggregate across platforms) (2,232 reviews)
- US News & World Report: 2 out of 5 stars
- MedicalRecords.com: 2.5 out of 5 stars (57 reviews)
Patients praise
- Praise for specific doctors and medical staff bedside manner
- Positive experiences with emergency care and successful treatment outcomes for some patients
- Compassionate care reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times in emergency and clinical settings
- Perceived lack of cleanliness in facilities
- Administrative issues, including slow referral processes and billing disputes
- Inconsistent communication and staff responsiveness
"Brittany is the most caring kind dr I've ever taken my dad to she listens and gives her all..."
— LocalityBiz (Review of Primary Care)"THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE SLOWEST HOSPITAL I EVER BEEN TO IN MY ADULT LIFE 4 HOURS AND STILL NO ROOM..."
— MedicalRecords.comSynthesized 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
- State of Merit Health Natchez is strong and future is bright... — Dec 9, 2025
- Natchez Merit Health honors medical staff on Doctors' Day — Mar 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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