Southern Star Medical Group

Southern Star Medical Group is a medical clinic in Hattiesburg, MS. Established in 2010, the practice provides medical care for the Hattiesburg greater metropolitan area, serving patients in both hospital and outpatient clinic settings under one physician. The clinic holds a 5.00 rating based on 406 reviews. The practice is led by Dr. Sivarama Kotikalapudi, MD, who completed his residency at SUNY Buffalo in 2004 before serving as a medical provider in Wiggins and Poplarville. He moved his practice to Hattiesburg in 2010 and is associated with Merit Health Wesley as a hospitalist, while also running the outpatient clinic at Southern Star Medical Group. Services include inpatient hospital care at Merit Health Wesley, home health and hospice care coordinated with local agencies based on patient preference, outpatient clinic care, and skilled nursing facility care at Merit Health Wesley. General medical care covers conditions such as cough, cold, flu, sore throat, yeast infection, STI, work and sports physicals, and minor care, with referrals to OB/GYN as needed. Internal medicine offerings include diabetic care, hypertension, respiratory illness (COPD, asthma, emphysema), endocrine disorders, musculoskeletal problems, and management of patients with multiple medical problems. The practice also provides ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and annual wellness exams, working closely with local home health and hospice companies. The clinic is located at 101 Asbury Circle, situated within the Wesley campus right next to the ER, about 0.1 miles from Merit Health Wesley and 0.2 miles from Hardy Street. Patient feedback frequently describes Dr. K and his staff as thorough, caring, and attentive, with short wait times and clear explanations of medical conditions. A 5.00 rating across 406 reviews reflects a strong local reputation built on a large base of consistent customer experiences.

Services:

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