Drs. Sumrall and Burkett Selected for MAFP Leadership
Congratulations to Steven W. Burkett, DO, with Hattiesburg Clinic Richton Family Medicine, and Chrystal A. Sumrall, MD, FAAFP, with Hattiesburg Clinic Laurel Family Medicine, on being selected for leadership positions within the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP).
The Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians is a professional association representing family medicine physicians, residents and medical students across the state. The organization focuses on promoting excellence in health care, supporting continuing education and serving as a voice for family medicine in Mississippi.
Dr. Burkett has been selected to serve as District 2 Director, and Dr. Sumrall has been selected to serve as secretary for the 2025-26 term. The MAFP is dedicated to advancing the specialty of family medicine with a mission to improve the health of all people of Mississippi.
As District 2 Director, Burkett will represent physicians and communities in his region, bringing their perspectives to the state organization. “It is a privilege to represent District 2 and advocate for the needs of our patients and physicians,” Burkett said. “I am excited to help advance initiatives that support the health of our communities.”
Sumrall looks forward to contributing to this mission and shared, “Family medicine physicians are at the heart of community health, and I am honored to serve in this capacity. I look forward to working with my colleagues to strengthen family medicine across Mississippi.”
Their election to these leadership roles reflects Burkett and Sumrall’s and dedication to advancing family medicine and commitment to supporting physicians who serve our patients and uphold the values of compassionate, patient-centered care.
Thank you to Drs. Burkett and Sumrall for your commitment to providing care for Hattiesburg Clinic’s patients and the communities we serve.
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About Hattiesburg Clinic Richton Family Medicine:
Hattiesburg Clinic Richton Family Medicine strives to provide quality, comprehensive primary care for all ages to prevent hospital admissions and hospital readmissions. We offer acute, chronic and preventative medical care services, health assessments, vaccines, immunizations, physicals, lab services and more.
Family physicians receive training in six broad areas of medicine: pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery and community medicine. Their diverse training allows them to offer continuing, comprehensive care from newborns to grandparents.
About Hattiesburg Clinic Laurel Family Medicine:
Hattiesburg Clinic Laurel Family Medicine provides comprehensive care based on a thorough evaluation as our patients’ first contact for health care.
Our team specializes in the overall health needs of any member of the family throughout his or her lifetime – including all genders and ages beginning at 6 months of age. Our providers have diverse training in six major areas of medicine in order to provide our patients with a prompt, complete assessment. These areas of training include internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, psychiatry and community medicine. They also have knowledge in several other medical areas such as emergency medicine, radiology, ophthalmology, urology, orthopedics, otolaryngology and geriatrics. As a family medicine practice, our team is qualified to treat most ailments and dedicated to treating the whole person.
About Hattiesburg Clinic:
Hattiesburg Clinic is Mississippi’s largest privately-owned, multispecialty clinic. Founded in 1963, Hattiesburg Clinic has expanded to include over 450 physicians and providers, along with 2,500 employees, serving patients across more than 17 counties in Mississippi. Hattiesburg Clinic is committed to being the health care provider of choice in the communities we serve.
