Dr. Lauren Ayres Bethea, MD

Dr. Lauren Bethea is an obstetrician and gynecologist who earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, building expertise in women's reproductive health and pregnancy care. With 17 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bethea brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is multilingual, speaking Spanish, Korean, English, Italian, Russian, Tagalog, Arabic, Polish, and Portuguese.

Dr. Bethea practices at Forrest County General Hospital and maintains locations throughout Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She specializes in managing complex pregnancies and treating conditions such as high-risk pregnancies and bleeding complications during pregnancy. Her clinical skills include performing fetal ultrasounds and coordinating blood work for her patients. Patients consistently rate her highly, with an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her comprehensive obstetric …and gynecologic care.