Baptist Medical Group-Starkville Medical Associates
Primary Care for the Whole Family in Starkville, Mississippi
Baptist Medical Group-Starkville Medical Associates provides primary care for patients of every age across Oktibbeha County and the surrounding communities. Our family medicine center brings together board-certified internal medicine physicians, board-certified family medicine doctors, a board-certified osteopathic family practitioner and family nurse practitioners under one Baptist Medical Group clinic name — so families can see the same trusted team for everything from a newborn's first checkup to a grandparent's annual wellness exam.
As part of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County, our clinic offers the continuity of care Starkville families have relied on for years, now backed by the resources of Baptist Memorial Health Care. Whether you need a family medicine physician, an internal medicine specialist, a family doctor accepting new patients or ongoing care for a chronic condition, our team is here to help.
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Our primary care physicians and nurse practitioners deliver a full range of services for adults, teens, children and older adults.
- Annual physical exams — full physical exam with annual physical exam blood tests, blood pressure check, weight, height and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Annual wellness exams and yearly physical exam visits — preventive checkups tailored to age, sex and personal risk
- Preventive health screening — cardiovascular risk assessment, diabetes screening, cancer screening referrals and other health screening services
- Immunizations — childhood, adolescent, adult and senior vaccines, including flu and COVID-19 boosters
- Chronic disease management — long-term care plans for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD and other chronic medical conditions
- Acute illness visits — treatment of colds, flu, sinus infections, urinary tract infections, minor injuries and other day-to-day health concerns
- Sick child visits and pediatric primary care — care for children of all ages
- Geriatric care — coordinated primary care for older adults, including medication review, fall risk assessment and cognitive screening
- Hypertension treatment and cholesterol management — evaluation, medication management and lifestyle counseling from a high blood pressure doctor
- Well-woman and well-man checkups
- Pre-employment, school and sports physicals
- Coordination with specialists across Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County and the wider Baptist Memorial Health Care network
If your primary care needs go beyond this list, call one of our locations and our team can help direct you to the right care.
Our team cares for patients with a wide range of chronic and acute conditions, including:
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Prediabetes and metabolic syndrome
- Asthma and other respiratory conditions
- Thyroid conditions
- Heart disease and coronary risk management
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Depression, anxiety and other behavioral health concerns
- Weight management
- Fatigue and sleep concerns
- Digestive concerns
- Common infections — sinus, ear, throat, urinary tract and skin
- Age-related concerns such as memory changes, mobility and balance
- Preventive care needs at every stage of life
Baptist Medical Group-Starkville Medical Associates is home to experienced primary care providers who together bring decades of family medicine, internal medicine and osteopathic experience to Starkville.
Physicians and Osteopathic Family Practitioner:
- Dr. Josh Black — internal medicine and family medicine
- Dr. Ryan Looney — internal medicine and family medicine
- Dr. Mercedes Terrell — internal medicine and family medicine
- Dr. Ava Stegall — board-certified osteopathic family practitioner with more than two decades of experience. Stegall was recognized with the United Hero Award for exceptional dedication to patient care.
Family Nurse Practitioners:
- Amanda Misso, FNP-C
- Corinne Schilling, FNP-C
Together, our team members treat patients from toddlers to geriatrics — so one clinic can care for the whole family through every stage of life.
Our providers are accepting new patients. If you are looking for primary care doctors accepting new patients, medical doctors accepting new patients or primary doctors accepting new patients in the Starkville area, we welcome your call.
Before Your Appointment
New patients can pre-register online or call the clinic. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for a first visit so our team members can verify insurance, gather your health history and set up your Baptist OneCare MyChart account. Bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of current medications and dosages.
During Your Visit
A nurse or medical assistant checks your vitals, reviews your reason for the visit and updates your electronic health record. Your primary care provider then meets with you to review your history, discuss any symptoms, perform an exam and go over test results or referrals. For an annual physical exam, expect a full physical exam with age-appropriate screening, cardiovascular check, and — when ordered — annual physical exam blood tests for cholesterol, glucose, kidney function and other markers.
After Your Visit
Your provider gives you a written care plan, prescriptions and follow-up guidance. You can view visit notes, lab results, refill prescriptions and message your care team through Baptist OneCare MyChart.
Baptist Medical Group-Starkville Medical Associates cares for patients at two Starkville locations, both operating under one clinic name.
- Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Excellence. Empathy. Better Care.
That is the promise we live every day at Baptist Medical Group-Starkville Medical Associates. Primary care that follows your family through every stage of life changes everything — and our team is here to help you get there.