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Address
100 Methodist Boulevard
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone
601-268-5185Hours
Quick Facts
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
Hattiesburg GIA - Hattiesburg - Main, MS
Gastroenterology in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg GIA - Hattiesburg - Main, MS
100 Methodist Boulevard
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About William Farmer, D.O.
Dr. William Farmer, DO, is a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing at Hattiesburg GI Associates.
Dr. Farmer is a native of Clinton, Mississippi, where he grew up the youngest of 5 sons. Upon graduation from Clinton High School, Dr. Farmer remained in Clinton and attended Mississippi College, where he played varsity soccer and completed his pre-med work. After graduation from Mississippi College, he enrolled at the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Once he received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from UHS-COM, he began his medical training in Internal Medicine at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. While an Internal Medicine resident, he was selected by his peers as the Best Intern, as well as Best Resident. When his internal medicine studies were complete, Dr. Farmer remained at the University of South Alabama to begin his study of gastroenterology. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship in 2008, and since that time, he and his family have made Hattiesburg their home.
Dr. Farmer is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association, the American Society of Gastroenterology, and the Mississippi State Medical Association. He is a member of the medical staff at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg, where he currently serves as President of the Medical Staff. Dr. Farmer is currently board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. His interests in the field of gastroenterology include colon cancer screening, chronic liver disease, and diagnosis and treatment of perianal disease, including hemorrhoids. He is the only gastroenterology physician in Mississippi currently performing non-surgical ablation of internal hemorrhoids.
During his free time, Dr. Farmer enjoys spending time with his family – wife Shae and children Stratton, Emerson, and Reynolds. Their time is spent hunting, fishing, and playing soccer and baseball in the Hattiesburg area. He is a member of Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg.
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Encopresis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Failure to Thrive (FTT)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Allergies
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Dr. Farmer and Hattiesburg G.I. Associates were wonderful. The facilities were clean. The staff was top tier. Dr. Farmer was compassionate and informative regarding the procedure before, during, and after. The nurses were exceptional. Thank you all!
Very professional and friendly staff.
This staff and doctors are great people. Professional and the most knowledgeable plus they never let you feel unimportant
Dr Farmer and his team are very polite and caring
Dr Farmer was very patient and attentive. I was very impressed with all the staff as well. Highly recommend Dr.Farmer for any GI needs.
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Total Reviews
4.9
Average Rating