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Merit Health Wesley

4.4 (2029)

Merit Health Wesley, founded in 1900 as Ross Sanitarium, is a 211-bed acute care hospital located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The facility has received accreditations for its chest pain center, heart failure care, and stroke center. It offers specialized services in cardiology, emergency medicine, and bariatric surgery, and is recognized for patient safety and quality care.

NPI Number : 1841241841

5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 268-8000

www.merithealthwesley.com

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Departments

Primary Care

General Surgery

Heart Care

Neurology

Maternity Care

Laboratory Services

Emergency Services

Ear, Nose & Throat Care

Digestive Health

Occupational Health Services

Sleep Center

Pediatrics

Appointment Information

Department	Appointment Options
Primary Care	- Online scheduling available - Same-day appointments - Next-day appointments - Walk-ins welcome
Emergency Care	- Online check-in available - Walk-in 24/7
Specialty Care	- Call (844) 676-3748 to schedule - Some providers offer online scheduling
Telehealth	- Available with many providers - Call to confirm availability and schedule

Visiting Hours

Department	Visitation Information
Emergency	Open 24/7, Fast-Track feature available 10am-10pm daily
General Visitation	Hours: 6am - 9pm, 7 days a week
Online Scheduling	Available for select services and providers
Phone Scheduling	Call (601) 268-8000 to schedule visits
Walk-In Visits	Accepted for primary care and urgent care

Important Doctors

Merit Health Wesley Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department
Travis Sisson	Chief Executive Officer	Administration
Christy Wilson	Chief Financial Officer	Finance
Rachael Williams	Chief Nursing Officer	Nursing
Ron Cain	VP Physician Support	Medical Staff
Debbie Johnson	VP Quality & Clinical Transformation	Quality
Traci Rouse	VP Marketing	Marketing
Susan Bellows	Director of Quality Management	Quality
Tammy Smith	Director of Information Technology	IT
Angela Parker	Facility Privacy Officer	Compliance

Average Salary

Department	Service	Average Cost
Cardiology	Basic Consultation	$200 - $400
Cardiology	Echocardiogram	$1,000 - $2,000
Cardiology	Angioplasty	$28,000 - $40,000
Neurology	Basic Consultation	$250 - $450
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$1,500 - $3,000
Oncology	Initial Consultation	$300 - $500
Oncology	Chemotherapy Session	$5,000 - $10,000
Orthopedics	Basic Consultation	$200 - $400
Orthopedics	Joint Replacement Surgery	$30,000 - $50,000
Outpatient	Physical Therapy Session	$100 - $300
Outpatient	X-Ray	$200 - $500

Support Programs for Patients

Program	Description
Financial Assistance Program	Charity Care Discount for qualifying patients based on Federal Poverty Guidelines
Uninsured Discount	Discount from billed charges for uninsured patients
Catastrophic Care Discount	Discount for patients whose bills exceed a certain percentage of income
Eligibility Screening	Help identifying resources to cover medical services like Medicaid
Transitional Care Unit	Extra recovery time for patients transitioning from hospital to home
Palliative Care	Comfort-focused care for serious illnesses
Home Health Services	Skilled nursing and therapy services provided at home
Social Services	Assistance with discharge planning and community resources

Payment Plans

Payment Option	Details
In-house Payment Plans	- Available for all patients - No interest charged - Flexible repayment terms up to 24 months - Can be set up before or after procedure
Financial Assistance	- Based on financial need - May offer discounts or full coverage - Application required
Online Bill Pay	- View and pay bills online - Set up automatic payments - Manage multiple family accounts
Third-Party Financing	- Options like CareCredit available - May offer promotional interest-free periods - Credit approval required

Accepted Insurance Companies

Medicaid

Medicare

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Services Offered
Patient Access	- Cost estimates provided before services - Insurance verification - Explanation of insurance benefits - Discussion of financial options for uncovered amounts
Financial Assistance	- Charity care discounts for eligible patients - Uninsured discounts - Catastrophic care discounts - Payment plans
Eligibility Services	- Screening for federal, state and county health coverage programs - Assistance completing applications for coverage programs - Free service to help patients obtain funding for medical care

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation	Details
Physical Accessibility	- Wheelchair ramps - Elevators - Accessible parking spaces - Wide doorways and hallways
Assistive Devices	- Wheelchairs - Walkers - Canes - Hearing aids
Communication Aids	- Sign language interpreters - TTY/TDD devices - Large print materials - Braille signage
Priority Services	- Priority registration - Expedited triage in emergency department - Assistance with paperwork
Staff Training	- Disability awareness training - Communication skills for patients with disabilities - Proper use of assistive devices

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Admissions	- Online pre-registration - Virtual check-in
Billing	- Online bill pay - Digital billing statements - Flexible payment plans
Chronic Care Management	- Remote patient monitoring - Telehealth follow-ups - Care Navigator support
Emergency	- Online ER check-in - Wait time estimates
Imaging	- Digital imaging technology - Online scheduling for imaging services
Laboratory	- Online lab results - Electronic lab orders
Patient Portal	- MyHealthHome online portal - Mobile app access - View lab results - Medication lists - Appointment scheduling - Secure messaging with providers
Primary Care	- Telehealth visits - "Next-in-line" care - Online appointment scheduling
Specialty Care	- Virtual consultations - Online referrals

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Program Details
Emergency Medicine	4-year ACGME accredited residency, accepts 6 residents per year
Internal Medicine	3-year ACGME accredited residency
Transitional Year	1-year program, accepts 12 residents annually
Cardiology	Rotation available for residents
NICU	Rotation available for residents
Pulmonary Medicine	Rotation available for residents
Gastroenterology	Rotation available for residents
Critical Care Medicine	Rotation available for residents
OB/GYN	Rotation available for residents
Surgery	Rotation available for residents
Pediatrics	Rotation available for residents
Family Medicine	Rotation available for residents

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project	Impact
Cardiology	American Heart Association´s Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award	Improved outcomes for heart failure patients
Neurology	Certified advanced primary stroke center	Enhanced stroke care protocols
Women´s Health	FDA-approved endometrial cryoablation technology for heavy periods	New minimally invasive treatment option
Emergency Medicine	Emergency Medicine Residency Program	Training future ER physicians
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine Residency Program	Developing new internists
Medical Education	Transitional Year Residency Program	Preparing residents for various specialties

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation/Program
Graduate Medical Education	Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Cardiology	American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines
Internal Medicine	American College of Physicians
Emergency Medicine	American College of Emergency Physicians
Hospital-wide	The Joint Commission Accreditation
Neurology	American Stroke Association Certification
Transitional Year Residency	Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Cardiology	Chest Pain Center	American College of Cardiology
Cardiology	Heart Failure Center	American Heart Association
Cardiology	Atrial Fibrillation Center	American Heart Association
Laboratory	Laboratory Accreditation	The Joint Commission
Medical Education	Graduate Medical Education Accreditation	Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Overall Hospital	Hospital Accreditation	The Joint Commission
Stroke Care	Stroke Center	The Joint Commission
Weight Loss	Bariatric Surgery Center	American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Emergency Room	Registrar Intern
Medical Laboratory	Medical Lab Tech Intern
Nursing	Nurse Intern
Pediatrics	Certified Medical Assistant Intern
Radiology	Cath Lab Radiology Tech Intern

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Behavioral Health	Clinical Director of the Year - Lane Patrick, R.N. (2023)
Heart Failure	Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure Gold Plus (2024)
Hospital-wide	Margaret LaFon Employee of the Year Award - Melissa Lief, R.N. (2023)
Information Technology	Non-Clinical Director of the Year - Tammy Smith, HC-MBA (2023)
Infection Control	Employee of the Year - Patty Cabana, RN (2020)
Materials Management	Non-Clinical Manager of the Year - Steve Branton (2020)
Stroke Care	Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus (2024)
Surgical Services	Clinical Manager of the Year - Angel Freeman (2020)

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Program
Emergency Medicine	4-year residency, 6 positions per year
Internal Medicine	3-year residency, 9 positions per year
Transitional Year	1-year program, 12 positions per year

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Program
Emergency Medicine	4-year residency program
Internal Medicine	3-year residency program
Transitional Year	1-year residency program

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Services/Support for Uninsured Patients
Financial Assistance	- Charity Care Discount program - Financial Assistance Program application - Eligibility screening for government programs like Medicaid
Billing	- Uninsured Discount from billed charges - Catastrophic Care Discount - Payment plans
Emergency Care	- Treatment regardless of ability to pay - Fast-Track feature for non-urgent care
Patient Access	- Cost estimates - Help understanding insurance benefits - Information on financial options
Alternative Options	- Referrals to community health centers - Information on insurance marketplace options

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partner	Collaboration Details
Cardiology	University of Mississippi Medical Center	Cardiovascular research, clinical trials
Neurology	The MIND Center at UMMC	Alzheimer´s and dementia research
Research	University of Southern Mississippi	Biomechanics, nutrition, public health studies
Pharmacy	William Carey University School of Pharmacy	Pharmaceutical research collaborations
Physical Therapy	William Carey University School of Physical Therapy	Rehabilitation research
Weight Management	National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute	Obesity and diabetes studies

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Medical Education	Two residency programs offered
Nursing	Mentor program for new hires to ease transition from orientation to practice
All Departments	Structured 6-month mentoring relationships, matched twice per year
Emergency Medicine	Student-Resident Mentorship Program through EMRA
Internal Medicine	Faculty mentorship program for career guidance
Internal Medicine	Peer mentorship program pairing new residents with experienced residents
Obstetrics And Gynecology	Mentorship matching program for med students, Junior Fellows and new physicians

Merit Health Wesley Nearest Places

Hotels

0.9 miles

4.5

Hampton Inn By Hilton Hattiesburg

Modern hotel, free breakfast, clean rooms, comfortable beds

0.8 miles

4.3

Best Western Plus University Inn

Clean rooms, comfortable beds, good customer service

0.8 miles

4.4

Hilton Garden Inn Hattiesburg

Modern rooms, good customer service, on-site dining

0.9 miles

4.5

Home2 Suites by Hilton Hattiesburg

All-suite hotel, free breakfast, kitchen in rooms

0.7 miles

4.1

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg

Budget-friendly, clean rooms, free breakfast

1.0 miles

4.2

Candlewood Suites Hattiesburg

Extended stay hotel, full kitchens, fitness center

Florists and Gift Shops

0 km

4.1

Lori´s Gifts

Hospital gift shop, Flowers, Gifts

0.8 km

4.5

Always Flowers

Florist, Fresh flowers, Delivery

0.9 km

4.7

Flowers By Mariam

Florist, Floral arrangements, Delivery

1.0 km

4.6

Four Seasons Florist

Florist, Custom arrangements, Delivery

1.0 km

4.8

Tish Gammill Home

Gifts, Home furnishings, Bridal registry

1.0 km

4.7

The Lucky Rabbit

Vintage items, Gifts, Home decor

Food and Restaurant

0 km

4.1

Subway

Sandwiches, Salads, Wraps

0 km

4.3

Java Moe´s Coffee Company

Coffee, Pastries

0.9 km

4.4

Crescent City Grill

Cajun, Southern, Seafood

0.9 km

4.5

Half Shell Oyster House of Hattiesburg

Seafood, American, Bar

0.7 km

4.2

Newk´s Eatery

Sandwiches, Salads, Soups

0.9 km

4.4

Sully´s Tavern

American, Steakhouse

Pharmacies

0 km

Wesley Medical Center Inpatient Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy, Prescription medications

0.2 km

3.8

Walgreens Pharmacy

Prescription refills, Drive-thru, Photo services

0.5 km

3.7

CVS Pharmacy

24-hour pharmacy, MinuteClinic, Photo services

0.7 km

4.9

Freedom Pharmacy

Compounding, Medication therapy management

0.9 km

4.8

Owl Drug Store

Compounding, Durable medical equipment

1 km

4.7

Newpointe Pharmacy

Compounding, Medication synchronization

Taxi and Transportation

0.8 km

3.5

Yellow Cab

Taxi service, Airport transfers

0.9 km

Hattiesburg Transportation Taxi

Taxi service, Airport shuttle

0.7 km

4.2

Airtranz Xpress Airport Shuttle & Taxi Cab

Airport shuttle, Taxi service

0.6 km

3.8

American Eagle Taxi

Taxi service, Local transportation

0.9 km

4.5

Elite Transportation

Limo service, Airport transfers

0.8 km

3.7

Gines Transportations

Taxi service, Local transportation

ATMs and Banks

0.3 km

3.8

Wells Fargo Bank

Full-service branch, ATM, Drive-thru

0.5 km

3.5

Trustmark ATM

24/7 ATM

0.7 km

3.9

Regions Bank - Arbor Branch

Full-service branch, ATM

0.8 km

4.1

Community Bank

Full-service branch, ATM

0.9 km

3.7

Cadence Bank

Full-service branch, ATM, Drive-thru

1.0 km

Southern Bancorp

Full-service branch

Parking Lots

0.1 km

4.2

Merit Health Wesley Parking Lot

Free parking, 24/7 access, Well-lit

0.8 km

USM Parking Garage

Covered parking, Security cameras, Pay stations

0.9 km

4.1

Forrest General Hospital Parking

Free parking, Valet service, Shuttle service

Shopping Malls

0.8 km

4.2

Turtle Creek Mall

Over 80 specialty shops and eateries, anchored by At Home, Belk, Dillard´s, JCPenney

0.9 km

Westwood Square Shopping Center

Winn-Dixie supermarket, various local shops and services

1.0 km

3.8

Hardy Street Plaza

Local businesses, restaurants, and services

Stationery and Copying Services

0.1 km

4.1

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Printing, copying, packing, shipping

0.8 km

4.8

Signs First

Custom signage, printing, vehicle wraps

0.9 km

4.7

American Printing & Signs

Printing services, signage

Car Rental

0.5 km

3.9

Avis

Economy cars, SUVs, luxury vehicles

0.7 km

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Wide selection of vehicles, pick-up service

0.9 km

3.7

Budget Car Rental

Compact cars, full-size sedans, vans

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

Patients frequently praised the excellent care and personal attention they received at Merit Health Wesley. Many commended the professionalism and friendliness of nurses and staff, with special mentions of Dr. Ferguson and others for making medical experiences like childbirth notably pleasant. Several reviewers highlighted the hospital’s welcoming atmosphere, with staff greeting patients warmly and providing care that felt truly compassionate. Other reviews emphasized the clarity and attentiveness of the medical team, noting their ability to communicate effectively and address concerns thoroughly.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

Negative feedback focused on problems with hospital accommodations and communication issues. Specific concerns included dirty rooms and non-functional nurse call buttons, which stressed patients and their families during their stay. Additionally, a patient mentioned difficulty accessing test results online and not receiving a timely response to messages, highlighting areas where the hospital’s processes could improve.

Working Hours

Emergency Department

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Laboratory Services

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Diagnostic Imaging

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Outpatient Services

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Department Phones

Department	Phone Number
Main Hospital	(601) 268-8000
Birth Center	(601) 268-5970
Cafeteria	(601) 268-8479
Cardiac Cath Lab	(601) 268-8441
Medical Records	(601) 261-5877
Sleep Center	(601) 271-2204
Work Well (Occupational Medicine)	(601) 268-8088

Language and Translation Services

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Merit Health Wesley

NPI Number : 1841241841

5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 268-8000

www.merithealthwesley.com

Departments

Primary Care

General Surgery

Heart Care

Neurology

Maternity Care

Laboratory Services

Emergency Services

Ear, Nose & Throat Care

Digestive Health

Occupational Health Services

Sleep Center

Pediatrics

Appointment Information

Visiting Hours

Important Doctors

Joshua Allen

Nabih AlSheikh

Patricia Campbell

Curtis Childress

John Clemmons

Astrid Compton

F. Alan Covin

M. Noelle Dunbar

Gardner Fletcher

Gregory Groglio

Thomas Hudson

Jerry Hyer

Rick Marchetta

Kathleen Messenger

Alice Myers

Carrie Smith

Claiborne Stanford

Mallory Stockstill

Robert W. Watson

Merit Health Wesley Information

Management and Leadership Team

Average Salary

Support Programs for Patients

Payment Plans

Accepted Insurance Companies

Cost Consulting

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Digital Health Services

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Collaborative Research Projects

Professional Development Programs

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Internship and Observation Programs

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Hospital Research Collaborations

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Merit Health Wesley Nearest Places

Hotels

Hampton Inn By Hilton Hattiesburg

Best Western Plus University Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Hattiesburg

Home2 Suites by Hilton Hattiesburg

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg

Candlewood Suites Hattiesburg

Florists and Gift Shops

Lori´s Gifts

Always Flowers

Flowers By Mariam

Four Seasons Florist

Tish Gammill Home

The Lucky Rabbit

Food and Restaurant

Subway

Java Moe´s Coffee Company

Crescent City Grill

Half Shell Oyster House of Hattiesburg