Dr. Keith A. Kersten, DO | Hattiesburg, MS | Family Medicine

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Dr. Keith Kersten is a board-certified osteopathic physician specializing in family medicine and emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Meridia Health System. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Kersten brings extensive experience to patient care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Kersten practices at multiple locations throughout Mississippi and Louisiana, including Hattiesburg, Slidell, Bogalusa, Covington, and Amite. His clinical expertise focuses on treating respiratory infections and managing coronavirus cases. He performs diagnostic testing including flu tests, COVID-19 testing, and rapid strep tests. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.7

7 Ratings
42 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Meridia Health System
5 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
7 office locations
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Doesn't listen at all. I've seen him twice for 2 different issues, he prescribed the same meds both times and didn't listen to word I said. Maybe spent 30 seconds in the office waking around with his back turned and then left. A waste of time and money.

April 15th, 2025

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Excellent doctor!!!

August 31st, 2018

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Dr. Kersten does all the talking and no listening whatsoever. He also has a terrible bedside manner. I will refuse to see him at Walthall Hospital.

May 25th, 2015

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Dr Kersten seems to have A.D.D. in a very bad way. I've used him on at least a dozen occasions because I have no insurance and very little money, but I don't ever seem to get well with his diagnosises. I have actually had to go to another clinic, pay another fee, and finally get help. He is a very nice man, just can't seem to concentrate AT ALL nor REALLY listen to ailments.

September 17th, 2012

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This doctor refused to see me due to an uncaring/ untrained nurse who did not read my chart. I had a migraine (also have an eye disease-blind in 1 eye and legally blind in other.) It has settled in my retina's. She claimed that I was "on drugs" to everyone. The doctor refused to even come into my room. He refused to call my nuerologist, since I was a "druggie". This was very unethical and embarassing. I just recieved my bill that had his name on it, this is the only way that I could find out whom he was. Glad that I can pay a bill for being accused without proof and for a doctor that never saw me. Hope he treats his next patient better.

October 22nd, 2009

Minor Care Clinic

123 S 27th AveHattiesburg, MS 39401

Tel: (601) 450-3030

Mon9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Merit Health Wesley

5001 Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 39402

Tel: (601) 268-8000

Forrest County General Hospital

6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Tel: (601) 288-7000

Rapid Urgent Care

2170 GAUSE BLVD W STE 101SLIDELL, LA 70460

Tel: (985) 326-8283

Mon6:30 am - 8:00 pm

Tue6:30 am - 8:00 pm

Wed6:30 am - 8:00 pm

Thu6:30 am - 8:00 pm

Fri6:30 am - 8:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rapid Urgent Care

57 Cumberland StBogalusa, LA 70427

Tel: (985) 545-1300

Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rapid Urgent Care

218 E Boston StCovington, LA 70433

Tel: (985) 875-0077

Mon6:30 am - 6:30 pm

Tue6:30 am - 6:30 pm

Wed6:30 am - 6:30 pm

Thu6:30 am - 6:30 pm

Fri6:30 am - 6:30 pm

Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rapid Urgent Care

802 W Oak StAmite, LA 70422

Tel: (985) 284-2099

Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm


Dr. Keith Alan Kersten, DO	Dr. Parth Bhavsar	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC	Helix Virtual Care
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.7 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu	Speaks English
Hattiesburg , MS	Lawrenceville , GA	Orlando , FL	Boca Raton , FL
Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Meridia Health System

Medical School

Ohio University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1984

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What languages does Dr. Keith Kersten speak?: Dr. Keith Kersten speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Keith Kersten accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Keith Kersten has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Keith Kersten's office located?: Dr. Keith Kersten's office is located at 123 S 27th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401.
Which hospitals is Dr. Keith Kersten affiliated with?: Dr. Keith Kersten is affiliated with Forrest County General Hospital and Merit Health Wesley.

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