Meet Meg Boone, MD, with Hattiesburg Clinic Family Clinic of Seminary
Megumi “Meg” D. Boone, MD, is a physician with Hattiesburg Clinic Family Clinic of Seminary. Dr. Boone joined Hattiesburg Clinic in 2022.
As a family physician, Dr. Boone’s days are split between checkups to address chronic medical conditions and urgent visits for conditions like colds, aches or exacerbations of chronic conditions. She most commonly treats conditions like hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, anxiety and depression. She also performs procedures like cryotherapy, skin biopsies and knee injections. The advice Boone most often gives her patients is to check their blood pressure regularly and share the results with their care team, allow time and rest for healing, and to drink the equivalent of four bottles of water a day.
When asked what inspired her to become a family medicine physician, Boone explained that she values personal relationships with patients and variety in the conditions she treats.
“I wanted to become a doctor so I could care for people in a very personal way, and family medicine allows me to have longstanding relationships with these people as well as see a variety of ailments to keep me on my toes,” Boone said. “I enjoy making people feel deeply cared for and also seeing them feel better after being treated for acute complaints.”
Boone explained that family medicine physicians work hard, addressing both immediate needs and long-term goals for their patients. When asked what she appreciates most about working at Hattiesburg Clinic, Boone expressed her appreciation for the emphasis placed on patient-centered care.
“My favorite part of practicing at Hattiesburg Clinic is that I can spend time with my patients when it is needed instead of focusing soley on daily or monthly visit quotas,” Dr. Boone said. “This allows me to provide better and more compassionate care that my patients appreciate.”
Q&A:
What is one thing your colleagues or patients might be surprised to learn about you?
Boone: I participated in the National Spelling Bee in middle school, making it to the first televised round on ESPN my second year.
If you could instantly master one new skill, what would it be?
Boone: I would be able to speak any language I wanted.
Where did you grow up? What brought you to Mississippi and/or Hattiesburg Clinic?
Boone: I grew up in Batesville, Miss. I knew I wanted to practice in Mississippi and care for its people, and when the clinic’s recruiter reached out, I knew I wanted to be here.
If you were not a doctor, what would you be and why?
Boone: If I weren’t a doctor and were impervious to injury, I would want to be a stunt car driver.
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About Hattiesburg Clinic Family Clinic of Seminary:
Hattiesburg Clinic Family Clinic of Seminary provides comprehensive evaluation and care to meet the total health needs of each family member. Our physicians offer prompt, complete assessment of the patient in their home communities and are able to obtain and coordinate consultation with other specialists when necessary. 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 the newborn to the grandparent.
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.
