Dr. Charles Burgess MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1701 White St Mccomb MS, 39648About
Charles Burgess, MD, works at Columbia Psychiatric Services in Columbia, Mississippi. He specializes in psychology of geriatrics, including mental disorders like dementia. In the past, Dr. Burgess was past medical director at Bryce Hospital in Alabama, and also established a psychiatric unit at Forrest General Hospital. He is now in their doctors hall of fame, and is on the state board of health for their mental health division.
Education and Training
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1958
Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med 1958
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- For Peers, Medical Students, and Patient Groups -
Awards
- Doctors Hall of Fame, Forrest General Hospital
Internships
- US Health Services
Professional Society Memberships
- Southern Mississippi Medical Association, American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, Southern Psychiatric Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Dedication to Patients, Putting Patients First
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, His Christianity
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
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