Astrid Compton, Pediatrician
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Astrid Compton

Pediatrician

7100 U S Highway 98 St 140 Hattiesburg MS, 39402-8557

About

Dr. Astrid Compton is a pediatrician practicing in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Compton is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Compton diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, and teenagers. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Compton can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of pediatric patients.

Education and Training

Tulane Medical School MD 2008

University of Tennessee Pediatrician 2011

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Mississippi Chapter  

Astrid Compton's Practice location

7100 U S Highway 98 St 140 -
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-8557
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Nearest Hospitals

FORREST GENERAL HOSPITALl

6051 US HIGHWAY 49 HATTIESBURG MS 39404

Head north on Cumberland Pass 185 ft
Turn right onto US 98 6.8 mi
Go straight onto Hardy Street (MS 198) 1.2 mi
Turn right onto South 28th Avenue 1320 ft
Turn left onto Mamie Street 970 ft
Make a slight right 245 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

MARION GENERAL HOSPITALl

1560 SUMRALL RD COLUMBIA MS 39429

Head north on Cumberland Pass 272 ft
Turn left onto US 98 19.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right onto Old Hwy 98 East (MS 198) 4988 ft
Continue straight onto Broad Street (MS 198) 3951 ft
Make a sharp right onto Sumrall Road (MS 44) 3037 ft
You have arrived at your destination

MERIT HEALTH WESLEYl

5001 W HARDY ST HATTIESBURG MS 39402

Head north on Cumberland Pass 185 ft
Turn right onto US 98 5.9 mi
Turn left onto West Hospital Drive 1069 ft
Turn right 264 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left