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MERIT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP CEDAR LAKE
LOCATION
967 Cedar Lake Road Suite B
Biloxi, MS 228.392.7760
T. BENJAMIN SKELTON, M.D.
HOYET HAND, M.D.
Board certi cations: American Board of Family Medicine
Af liations: Merit Health Biloxi Areas of expertise: Internal
medicine
Number of years you’ve practiced: 10
Why do you enjoy what you do? I enjoy diagnosing dif cult cases and helping
others with their chronic issues.
What general advice do you have for South Mississippians to improve their health? Don’t neglect the basics – diet and exercise. You can usually x yourself by living healthy.
How do you like to relax?
I like to play music with my friends and spend time with my family.
Board certi cations: American Board of Family Medicine
Af liations: Merit Health Biloxi, American Association of Family Practitioners, Mississippi Association of Family Practitioners
Areas of expertise: Family medicine, geriatrics
Number of years you’ve practiced: 6
Why do you enjoy what you do? I enjoy meeting new people. Every person is unique in healthcare needs.
What general advice do you have for South Mississippians to improve their health? Maintain healthy body weight, exercise 30 minutes most days of the week, work hard and play hard and avoid tobacco products.
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