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Walter L. Beard Jr., MD
Internist
2500 N State St Department Of Medici Jackson MS, 39216![Seal](/doctor_images/seal/41611_2024.png?v=8a96)
About
Dr. Walter Beard is an internist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Beard specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Beard provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
University of South Alabama College of Medicine MD 2011
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Fractures of the rostral portion of the mandible and maxilla in horses: 89 cases (1979-1997).
- Transarterial coil embolization of the internal and external carotid and maxillary arteries for prevention of hemorrhage from guttural pouch mycosis in horses.
- Nephrosplenic entrapment in the horse: a retrospective study of 174 cases.
- Esophagomyotomy and esophagopexy to create a diverticulum for treatment of chronic esophageal stricture in 2 horses.
- Ureteral ligation prevents the haemodynamic effect of frusemide in pentobarbitol anaesthetised horses.
- Complications of nasogastric intubation in horses: nine cases (1987-1989).
- Ileocecal intussusception corrected by resection within the cecum in two horses.
- The effect of uterine torsion on mare and foal survival: a retrospective study, 1985--2005.
- A comparative study of proximal hindlimb flexion in horses: 5 versus 60 seconds.
- Laryngeal hemiplegia in draft horses. A review of 27 cases.
- Bilateral congenital cysts in the frontal sinuses of a horse.
- Comparison of sub-bandage pressures achieved by 3 abdominal bandaging techniques in horses.
- Enterotomy technique in the descending colon of the horse. Effect of location and suture pattern.
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Staff Southwood Medical Center -
Fellowships
- University of Mississippi Medical Center Cardiovascular Disease 2017
Internships
- University of Mississippi
Fellowships
- University of Mississippi
Professional Society Memberships
- AHA, ACC, ASNC
Articles and Publications
- has co-authored articles for Jackson Heart Study
What do you attribute your success to?
- He attributes his success to God and his parents for instilling the values within himself, and he knows that it was his calling from God to become a doctor. He witnessed his grandfather at the age of 10 have a heart attack, and from that moment going froward he knew he had to become the first doctor in his family and to answer the calling that God has on his life. He wants to help his patients to have and live the best life possible.
Walter L. Beard Jr., MD's Practice location
Practice At 2500 N State St Department Of Medicine
2500 N State St Department Of Medici -Jackson, MS 39216Get Direction
Kaiser Permanente
5440 Hillandale Dr -Lithonia, GA 30058Get Direction
MOBILE, AL 36604Get Direction
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A trusted family physician, Dr. Torbenson is affiliated with Allina Health, working with patients at the Hastings Clinic in Minnesota. Her professional interests span a broad spectrum, ranging from preventive care and prenatal care to women’s health, child and adolescent medicine, and chronic disease management. Furthermore, her commitment to accessible healthcare is evident in her provision of face-to-face virtual visits, ensuring that patients receive quality care regardless of their location or circumstances.
With a passion for holistic healthcare, her practice philosophy revolves around meeting patients where they are, fostering trust, and emphasizing open communication to achieve overall health and well-being. Through her years of practice, she has gleaned invaluable lessons from her patients, recognizing the importance of listening to each individual’s unique story. She acknowledges that sometimes lending an ear can be the most impactful form of care.
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Following her training, the doctor attained board-certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties. She holds a medical license in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Stephen LeBlanc M.D.1513 Lakeland Dr Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Royce D. Brough MD403 Woodland Hills Ct Madison MS 39110
- Dr. Adesh Patel M.D.2500 N State St Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Teri Oakes Dyess M.D.969 Lakeland Dr Jackson MS 39216
- Emmanuel Okolo MA969 Lakeland Dr Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Harriet Jones M.D971 LAKELAND DR STE 250 JACKSON MS 39216
Nearest Hospitals
MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTRl
1350 E WOODROW WILSON DR JACKSON MS 39216ROCKDALE MEDICAL CENTERl
1412 MILSTEAD AVENUE, NE CONYERS GA 30012DEKALB MEDICAL CENTER AT HILLANDALEl
2801 DEKALB MEDICAL PARKWAY LITHONIA GA 30058MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTERl
5 MOBILE INFIRMARY CIRCLE MOBILE AL 36652UNIVERSITY OF S A CHILDREN'S AND WOMEN'S HOSl
1700 CENTER STREET MOBILE AL 36604UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTERl
2451 FILLINGIM STREET MOBILE AL 36617