11/18/2009 2:56:00 PM
There's a new doctor in town for urgent care
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By LEAH TOLBERT
Staff Reporter
Hunting, fishing, hiking and four-wheeling are favorite outdoor activities for Dr. Robert Keith Partrige, the newest family physician at the Neshoba Urgent Care Clinic on Airpark Road.
Partrige, a Natchez native, moved to Neshoba County in late July to practice in an area he describes as nostalgic.
He felt he could not pass up the chance to live in the House community, where his father's family settled in the 1830s.
An opportunity to come back home, which I've always wanted to do, arose and I could not say no, Partrige said.
After completing graduate school in the 1990s at the University Medical Center in Jackson, Partrige began his residency in Jackson, Tenn., with an accredited program. Before moving to Philadelphia, he practiced in Wiggins while living in Hattiesburg for 17 years.
Urgent Care is in the same building as the Airpark Medical Clinic where, Partrige said, the doctors are very supportive of one another.
"I am overjoyed to be here," he said. "I get to come to work every day and help people. This is not only a calling for me, but it is also a blessing."
Partrige has found that a lot of people have an idea of what a family doctor is, but they do not usually understand what responsibilities it entails.
Family physicians are trained and skilled with a broad spectrum of medicine to handle all ages. His patients have been from newborns to 102 year-olds.
He has had many repeat visits from a variety of family members like moms, sisters and brothers.
"One reason I like family medicine is I see patients of all ages with various problems," said Partrige. "I'm not limited to just one area. My interests include all ages."
His clinic sees all types of problems and ailments, including patients with flu, colds, sinus infections, broken bones, work related injuries, sprains and common and minor medical emergencies. He offers wellness exams, physicals and dermatological procedures for the removal of certain irritating skin issues such as moles or warts.
Even though Partrige works six days a week, he still has time to hunt, fish, camp, travel, golf, attend outdoor festivals and renovate his house in the House community, where he is surrounded by nature.
"I've been looking forward to the country life," he said. "The people here are so warm, friendly and gracious."
Recently, his Australian Shepherd Stella, who's been in Hattiesburg while his house was being renovated, finally joined him in the country. Stella has been in his life for 13 years.
The Urgent Care Clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Plans also call for the clinic to likely be open on Sundays after 1 p.m. starting in January 2010, said Partrige.
Emergency patients are seen first, followed by those with appointments and then walk-ins.
Partrige is certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
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