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Kalyn Beall

9 days post c-section and I start to experience fever, chills, elevated white blood cells, and the rest of my blood work looking suspicious. The resident ER doctor was great and curious about reasonable things. 3 hours later, Dr. Hunt comes into my room to tell me I just have a kidney stone & he was discharging me with no antibiotics because it would get in my breast milk. He wouldn't even send me to the Labor and Delivery floor to see my doctors that delivered my baby. Thankfully, my mom took me to Forest General where I am being treated for being septic. They are treating me with multiple rounds of antibiotics for 48 hours. Labor & delivery at Wesley was wonderful, but shame on Dr. Hunt at the ER.

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Pam Dillon

The lady and the doctor that did my breast biopsy where wonderful. Doctor Azar and the lady was pregnant with her fourth child, so attentive throughout the procedure. The lady that did my intake and took my payment information must have been having a bad day. So cold and unfriendly. Everyone else very nice.

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April

The staff was amazing! The surgeon, the doctors, anesthesiologist, The nurses, the CNA's and all of the non-medical staff was absolutely incredible. I was treated very well with respect and dignity. My husband was kept informed, and they were as concerned with his comfort and understanding of what was going on as they were of mine. I received compassionate and excellent care in a very timely manner. I could not recommend Merit Health Wesley more!

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Charlie & Roy Everts

I was hospitalized at Merit Health Wesley for two weeks due to a very serious ESBL E. coli infection. I was extremely ill when I arrived in the ER, and from that moment forward, the care I received was nothing short of phenomenal. The doctors took the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly, making sure I understood my condition and treatment plan. I met many excellent physicians during my stay. What truly impressed me was how well the attending doctors worked with the resident doctors in training. Each resident appeared to be assigned to specific patients, taking responsibility for closely monitoring their care, developing recovery plans, and then thoroughly briefing the supervising physician. The entire team would come into the room together, listen carefully to each assessment, discuss progress, and coordinate next steps. It was reassuring to see such organized teamwork and thoughtful communication, and it set a great example of how teaching hospitals should operate. The nursing staff truly sets this hospital apart. The continuity of care between shifts was remarkable—something I have never seen at any other hospital. Communication was seamless, and I always felt safe, informed, and well cared for. Their teamwork, professionalism, and compassion made an incredibly difficult time much easier to endure. Even the support services went above and beyond. Kevin from food and nutrition came by every day to make sure my special dietary requests were met, and his kindness and attention to detail made a real difference in my recovery. I told the staff many times that this hospital should be a model for others to emulate. Merit Health Wesley exemplifies what patient-centered care should look like, and I am deeply grateful for everyone who played a role in my recovery.

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Ardice Jordan

From registration through my outpatient foot procedure with Dr. Sorgeloos, podiatrist at Hattiesburg Foot Clinic, my experience was exceptional. On the day of the procedure, my nurse, Sam, was both professional and kind—very outgoing and easy to talk to. Troy, the anesthesiologist, made me feel completely safe and comfortable, and we even shared a few laughs about how I’d feel once he put me to sleep 😴. There are a few names I can’t remember, but every staff member I encountered at Wesley treated me with genuine care and respect. Of course, Dr. Sorgeloos truly stood out in the way he thoroughly explained the procedure, and his work ethics speaks for itself.