About Forrest General Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Forrest General Hospital is a government-operated acute care hospital in Hattiesburg, MS, serving Forrest County and the surrounding Hattiesburg community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Hattiesburg can seek immediate care at Forrest General Hospital's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Forrest General Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Hattiesburg area.
When choosing a hospital in Hattiesburg, MS, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Forrest General Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Forrest General Hospital has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Hattiesburg, MS may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Forrest General Hospital performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Patient Safety
Forrest General Hospital performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Forrest General Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Forrest General Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Frank Hux, DO
Neurosurgery
Dr. Kabeer Burman, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Mohammad Anindo, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Mihaela Missel, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Merrick Jackson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Darvin Sibley, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Carl Ramsey, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. William Donald, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Laurie Douglas, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Katherine Royals, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Anutida Charoentong, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jessica Lott, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Lyndell Lee, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Brandi Mcclain-marshall, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Hal Liddell, MD
Urology
Dr. Angela Jones, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Jeffrey Hudson
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Joshua Maksi, MD
Neurology
Dr. Kristen Spruill, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Jacob Folse, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Forrest General Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Forrest General Hospital?
Forrest General Hospital has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Forrest General Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Forrest General Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Forrest General Hospital?
Forrest General Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - local ownership.
How many doctors practice at Forrest General Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Forrest General Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·