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Address
100 Methodist Hospital Blvd
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone
601-268-5185Quick Facts
- Colon Cancer Screenings
- IBD, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
- Acid Reflux/Heartburn
- Expert Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
Locations
Hattiesburg
Gastroenterology in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg
100 Methodist Hospital Blvd
Digestive Diseases Center of Hattiesburg - Turtle Creek
Gastroenterology in Hattiesburg, MS
Digestive Diseases Center of Hattiesburg - Turtle Creek
1000 Turtle Creek Drive
Suite 4
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About William Farmer, D.O.
Dr. William Farmer, DO, is a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing at Hattiesburg GI Associates.
Dr. Farmer is a native of Clinton, Mississippi, where he grew up the youngest of 5 sons. Upon graduation from Clinton High School, Dr. Farmer remained in Clinton and attended Mississippi College, where he played varsity soccer and completed his pre-med work. After graduation from Mississippi College, he enrolled at the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Once he received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from UHS-COM, he began his medical training in Internal Medicine at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. While an Internal Medicine resident, he was selected by his peers as the Best Intern, as well as Best Resident. When his internal medicine studies were complete, Dr. Farmer remained at the University of South Alabama to begin his study of gastroenterology. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship in 2008, and since that time, he and his family have made Hattiesburg their home.
Dr. Farmer is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association, the American Society of Gastroenterology, and the Mississippi State Medical Association. He is a member of the medical staff at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg, where he currently serves as President of the Medical Staff. Dr. Farmer is currently board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. His interests in the field of gastroenterology include colon cancer screening, chronic liver disease, and diagnosis and treatment of perianal disease, including hemorrhoids. He is the only gastroenterology physician in Mississippi currently performing non-surgical ablation of internal hemorrhoids.
During his free time, Dr. Farmer enjoys spending time with his family – wife Shae and children Stratton, Emerson, and Reynolds. Their time is spent hunting, fishing, and playing soccer and baseball in the Hattiesburg area. He is a member of Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg.
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Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Enteroscopy
- ERCP
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Dr. Farmer is the best! His staff is top notch too!
Sincere , friendly and most of all professional. The actual difference in over all health care.
I would highly recommend Doctor Farmer.
Was able to get a quick appointment. Dr. Farmers was easy to talk with and informative.
I love this facility. The doctors and staff are very attentive to your needs. All of your questions will be answered appropriately, and the wait time is short. I highly recommend this facility to others. The doctors and staff will take very good care of your needs.
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Total Reviews
4.9
Average Rating