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Walter L. Beard Jr., MD
Internist
5440 Hillandale Dr Lithonia GA, 30058![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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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.
Driven by a lifelong calling to make a positive difference in people’s lives, Dr. Torbenson’s journey into medicine began in her youth, reinforced by volunteering experiences during her academic years. With educational credentials from esteemed institutions such as Winona State University, Danish Institute for Study Abroad, Gustavus Adolphus College, and Creighton University School of Medicine, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. She completed her residency in family medicine at La Crosse-Mayo, further honing her skills and solidifying her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
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.
Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Wallace Duncan M.D.5900 Hillandale Dr Lithonia GA 30058
- Dr. Irvine Duplan M.D.2801 Dekalb Medical Pkwy Lithonia GA 30058
- Dr. Claudia Ann Davis MD2475 DeKalb Medical Pkwy Lithonia GA 30058
- Dr. Marchalee Ellis MD2801 DEKALB MEDICAL PKWY LITHONIA GA 30058
- Dr. Emmanuel Gbadehan M.D., FACP, FACG5910 Hillandale Dr Lithonia GA 30058
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