Dr. Robert Corkern

the founder

Dr. Robert Corkern, MD, is a highly respected emergency medicine and internal medicine specialist based in Greenville, MS. With over 35 years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Corkern has dedicated his career to providing exceptional care to his patients. He graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1988 and has since become known for his expertise in treating conditions such as partial lung collapse, shortness of breath, and pleural effusion.

Throughout his career, Dr. Corkern has been deeply committed to serving rural communities, where access to quality healthcare is often limited. His dedication to improving rural healthcare and his passion for mentoring the next generation of medical professionals inspired the creation of the Dr. Robert Corkern Scholarship for Future Rural Doctors. This scholarship reflects Dr. Corkern’s lifelong mission to enhance healthcare services in underserved areas and to support students who share his commitment to making a difference in rural medicine.

 

 

More About Dr. Robert Corkern

  • Education
    • Graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1988
  • Career
    • Over 35 years of experience in the medical field
    • Currently an emergency medicine specialist in Greenville, MS
    • Known for dedication to serving rural communities
    • Expertise
      • Specializes in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine
      • Frequently treats conditions such as partial lung collapse, shortness of breath, and pleural effusion

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Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00-5:30

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Greenville, Mississippi