Southern Star Medical Group

Southern Star Medical Group is a medical clinic in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, providing comprehensive care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Serving patients throughout the Hattiesburg metropolitan area, the clinic offers general medical services including annual wellness exams, diabetic care, respiratory illness management, minor care, sports and work physicals, STI testing, and referrals to OB/GYN when needed. Led by Dr. Sivarama Kotikalapudi, the practice emphasizes continuity of care by maintaining a single physician for both hospital and clinic settings, ensuring a thorough understanding of each patient’s medical history. The clinic also supports home health and hospice care through partnerships with local agencies and offers services such as ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and musculoskeletal evaluations. With a 5.00 rating and 406 reviews, patients consistently praise the physician’s attentiveness, clear communication, and compassionate staff.

Established in 2010, Southern Star Medical Group operates within the Merit Health Wesley campus, integrating seamlessly with hospital care while maintaining a dedicated outpatient clinic. Dr. Kotikalapudi, a graduate of SUNY Buffalo, returned to Hattiesburg after completing his residency and has since built a reputation for thorough, patient-centered care. The clinic’s approach prioritizes education and long-term wellness, with staff noted for being warm, responsive, and committed to individualized attention. Patients appreciate the doctor’s willingness to return calls personally and explain diagnoses in understandable terms.

Located at 101 Asbury Circle, the clinic sits just a short walk from Merit Health Wesley, less than a quarter mile away, and is situated near Hardy Street, a major local highway. It is also within half a mile of several community health and fitness facilities, including the Family Practice After Hours Clinic and nearby sports centers.

The clinic is recognized for its well-documented, accurate online presence and a website that is easily navigable by both patients and search engines. This clarity supports consistent access to services, provider information, and patient resources. With a strong reputation for reliability, empathy, and clinical thoroughness, Southern Star Medical Group stands as a trusted healthcare provider in Hattiesburg.

In a city where access to consistent, compassionate care is vital, Southern Star Medical Group remains a cornerstone of health and wellness for families across the region.

Services:

• Blood Work Testing
• Follow-Up Visits
• Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Care
• Patient Portal Access
• Skin Care Services (Aspira Aesthetics)