Dr. Jason Beasley
Family Medicine
Collins, MS
22 years experience male
Locations
Office
Collins, MS
My office hours
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Medicare
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna
Humana Insurance Company
About
Bio
A native of Collins, MS, I returned to my home town to open a solo family medicine clinic.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Palliative Care
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
A lot of things: With a busy work schedule, it can be hard to fit in a structured exercise regimen. If you can't, here are some tips to increase your activity level: ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Many: If by low blood you are referring to anemia, symptoms may include feeling tired or cold. You may notice that your nailbeds and insides of eye lids ap... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Replacement: An "artificial" joint is one that is man-made and surgically replaces someone's own joint.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Screening: Cage questions are used by healthcare professionals to screen for alcohol abuse/dependence.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Wear good shoes: Wearing good-fitting, comfortable shoes is one of the best things to decrease pain from standing on your feet all day. You can also look into padded ... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Doctors use sterile water injections into the bloodstream on a regular basis, and this is perfectly safe. However, nonsterile water (tap water) injec... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Generally No: Many narcotic pain medications can make you drowsy, so going back to work while taking them may be dangerous. However, if it is a non-narcotic pain r... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Generally these groups are referred to as al-anon.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
It depends: The reason you are sent for occupational therapy usually determines when you can start. Ask your healthcare professional for the best answer.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
It depends: Your question sounds as if your spouse has a serious medical illness. If this is the case, you can check with your local hospital or do an online sea... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
It depends: Not all prostate cancer behaves the same way. However, it can spread to lymph nodes, bones, liver, lungs and brain.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
It depends: Some people have a higher pain tolerance than others. Even at the hands of the most skilled physician, a bone marrow biopsy is at least uncomfortable... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
See your doctor: It can be hard to tell the difference between a bad sprain or a fracture (broken bone). A simple x-ray of the foot can help your doctor determine if ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Aging vs. Attacking: Osteoarthritis is often referred to as "wear and tear" arthritis that develops as we age. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
It depends: While swollen lymph nodes and joint pain could be from an infection, these symptoms may be signs of a more serious condition. You should see your doc... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Possibly: Any kind of pain can cause the blood pressure to increase a bit, but not always.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
It depends: If the "diabetic coma" is from very low blood sugar, the is no particular smell. If the "coma" is from very high blood sugar, there may be a sweet, f... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Menopause: Your profile lists your age as 49 years old, so irregular periods can be a sign of menopause. To be on the safe side, you should see your primary car... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Neither: Alcohol in any form can irritate the gastrointestinal tract. If you have been diagnosed with an ulcer in your duodenum, i would recommend avoiding al... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Infection: Viral infections, like influenza, can cause the bone marrow to temporarily decrease the production of red blood cells. The number of white blood cell... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
NO: An av block in the heart usually refers to an abnormality in the electrical conduction system.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: The virus that causes hepatitis a is spread by the fecal-oral route.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Nothing specific: Penises come in all shapes and sizes. If you are not having pain and are urinating without difficulty, nothing may need to be done. To be on the saf... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Avoiding things: While moisturizers can help dry itchy skin, using a fragrance free/hypoallergenic soap can also help decrease your symtoms. Avoiding hot showers/bath... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Many possibilities: What you describe could be anything from a benign skin growth or a cyst under the skin among other things. Your family doctor should be able to give ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes but not likely: While both condoms and birth control pills are very effective at preventing pregnancy, the only guaranteed way to prevent pregnancy is not to have sex... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
It depends: If your blood pressure has always been low, it is probably nothing to worry about. If your blood pressure had previously been normal and is now low, ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Many things: Depending on the severity, stenosis of the cervical spine can be treated with medications, physical therapy, injections, or surgery.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Good sign: If your beta-hcg levels are increasing, this is a sign that the pregnancy is progressing and a miscarriage has not occurred.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: While the chances of getting pregnant are lower if your partner does not ejaculate in your vagina, sperm can be present in the fluids secreted by a ma... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Not yet: Often lumps behind the ear are enlarged lymph nodes. A visit to your family doctor can give you answers and possible treatment. It is always better ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Training: Crna's have years of training to help them manage life and death situations. They are also usually backed up by a physician.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
A change is needed: If you are continuing to have breakthrough bleeding on birth control pills, you should see your prescriber. He/she can try to change your pill to ano... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Possibly: With newer generation ultrasounds, a twin gestation is hard to miss. However, it is not impossible to miss a twin gestation but is highly unlikely.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Depends: Cervical spinal stenosis can be a valid reason to apply for disability if it is severe and causes disabling symptoms--like severe pain or weakness of ... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Infection?: Painful urination and scabs or sores on your penis can often be a sign of infection. While you may feel embarrassed about seeing your family doctor a... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
?allergies?: This time of year is one of the peak season for allergies. While we often think about sneezing and runny noses caused by allergies, your eyes can be ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Fiber and Water: I'm presuming you are having difficulty with bowel movements. A diet high in fiber (whole grain cereals, vegetables) along with lots of water intake ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Possible infection: If leukocytes were present, this can be a sign of infection. See your primary care provider so that he/she can determine if you have an infection tha... Read More
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A 16-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
YES: While detoxing may seem like the hardest part of drug addiction, staying clean is a bigger challenge. Rehab can help to teach you coping skills and r... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Avoid the combo: Because both terbinafine and alcohol are both metabolized by the liver, the combination of the two together should be avoided to prevent the risk of l... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Possibly: Cuts on the foreskin of a diabetic may be the first sign of an infection. See your healthcare provider for evaluation.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
It depends: Many older men experience enlargement of the prostate. An enlarged prostate can give symptoms such as getting up to urinate frequently at night (know... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Depends: The technique used to remove a cyst depends on where the cyst is located and how large the cyst is.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Enlarged lymph nodes: Reactive bilateral axillary andenopathy refers to enlarged lymph nodes on both sides of the body in the armpit area that is thought to be a reaction t... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Lab test: A "bmp" stands for basic metabolic profile. In the past, it has been called a SMA or chem-8. This blood test checks your glucose, sodium, potassium,... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Second opinion: If you have been told that you need surgery but are having doubts, see another spine specialist to get a second opinion.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
YES: Suddenly stopping atenolol--a beta blocker--can cause a rebound tachycardia which is a sudden increase in your heart rate. Suddenly stopping this med... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Low testosterone levels can cause difficulty having an erection as well as lack of desire. Fortunately, there are a number of testosterone replacemen... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Examination: See your healthcare provider to determine if the pain you are experiencing is from your disability or a new issue.
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May 2, 2014
Very timely and accurate responses.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Beasley is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Beasley is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your reply, Dr. Batt. I am really trying to find the trigger foods. Guess this is part of the joys of hitting mid 40's? :(
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Added motivation to quit. Things I already knew but good to see it sum
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Mississippi School of Medicine, MS
Graduated 2001MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Hattiesburg Region, MS - Summer
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Hattiesburg Region, MS - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, Hattiesburg Region, MS - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Covington County Hospital
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