Meet the Hattiesburg Clinic Richton Family Medicine

At Hattiesburg Clinic Richton Family Medicine, providing compassionate, comprehensive care is at the heart of everything the team does. From preventive care to chronic disease management, the physicians and staff are dedicated to partnering with patients through every stage of life.

The clinic’s focus is caring for the whole patient by emphasizing wellness through education, prevention and screenings. Whether patients are coming in for routine checkups or ongoing management of conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, the team works closely with each individual to develop personalized care plans that support long-term health.

Richton Family Medicine is staffed by physicians Steven W. Burkett, DO, and Leah B. Rock, MD, along with nurses, receptionists and a laboratory technician, all working together to provide primary care in a welcoming environment.

One area where the location has achieved meaningful success is improving hypertension control among its patient population. Through patient education, regular monitoring and collaborative care, the team has made significant strides in helping patients better manage their blood pressure, supporting healthier outcomes across the community.

Richton Family Medicine remains committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered care while building lasting relationships with the individuals and families it serves. Thank you to the physicians and staff for your continued dedication to our patients!

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About Hattiesburg Clinic WOW! Committee:

The WOW! Committee is a team of Hattiesburg Clinic employees who meet on a monthly basis to discuss employee engagement initiatives and review nominations submitted by employees who are eager to recognize their coworkers. Nominations are submitted for coworkers who exhibit the clinic values – respect, integrity, commitment to each patient, compassion, fairness and vision. If you would like to recognize a fellow employee, click here to enter a WOW! Nomination.

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.