Mississippi Pediatric Associates

Mississippi Pediatric Associates Dr. Van Wurm has provided exceptional pediatric care to children ages newborn to 18 for over 15 years. Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

Open Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m to 6:00 p.m
Friday 7:45 a.m to 5:00 p.m Dr. Van Wurm is:
+ Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
+ Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
+ A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider
+ An Assistant Clinical Professor at Mississippi State University - Physician Assistant Program

Education & Training:
+ Graduate of Clinton High School in Clinton, MS, 1988
+ BS, Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1993
+ MS, Chemical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1995
+ MD, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2006
+ Internship and Residency, Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2009

Dr. Wurm has been working in Ocean Springs/Biloxi for over 13 years. He is a graduate of The University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed residency training at the Blair E.

09/25/2025

Flu vaccines are now available. Call to make an appointment and we can get you in!

09/24/2025
09/22/2025

We are here until 6 PM starting today!

Just like last year, we will be extending our hours until 6 PM, Monday through Thursday, starting September 22, 2025 and...
09/18/2025

Just like last year, we will be extending our hours until 6 PM, Monday through Thursday, starting September 22, 2025 and extending through cold and flu season. We will be seeing patients for acute illnesses, such as fever, as well as follow up visits for chronic conditions, such as asthma or ADHD. Call us and we will get you in!

The picture is of a Sunday evening East Beach sunset!

The regional illnesses are tracking with what we are seeing in clinic...there is an uptick in Covid...As always, we will...
08/06/2025

The regional illnesses are tracking with what we are seeing in clinic...there is an uptick in Covid...

As always, we will be glad to see you. Just call if you need to come in, and we can see you today.

We recently celebrated our 12th year in business! Thank you for supporting us. Our goal is to be the medical home for ...
07/08/2025

We recently celebrated our 12th year in business! Thank you for supporting us. Our goal is to be the medical home for your children -- a comprehensive medical facility that is responsive to your needs. As always, we are happy to see you the same day. Thank you for trusting us!

FYI, below is a snapshot of some of the prevalent respiratory illnesses that are currently circulating, as reported by Biofire.

One of those early mornings that makes you thankful to live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It was my first time to stan...
05/12/2025

One of those early mornings that makes you thankful to live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It was my first time to stand-up paddleboard. My only goal was not falling in. Mission accomplished.

Hey vote for us! Vote every day, in fact. You can find me under "Health and Beauty"!😀
03/25/2025

Hey vote for us! Vote every day, in fact. You can find me under "Health and Beauty"!😀

We live, shop, eat, and play in the coastal Mississippi area and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In celebration of our great communities, the Sun Herald presents Best of Coastal Mississippi. This contest is truly designed to engage the community in cel

Note that for the past week rhinovirus rates were almost twice the COMBINED rates for flu and covid for this sample set.
03/10/2025

Note that for the past week rhinovirus rates were almost twice the COMBINED rates for flu and covid for this sample set.

03/04/2025

Happy Mardi Gras!

Yep, we are open.

Address

3631 Bienville Boulevard
Ocean Springs, MS
39564

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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Dr. Wurm's Qualifications and Education * Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) * Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics * Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider Education and Training Graduate of Clinton High School in Clinton, MS in 1988 BS, Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1993 MS, Chemical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1995 MD, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2006 Internship and Residency, Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2009 Dr. Wurm is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has been working in Ocean Springs since 2009. He is a graduate of The University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed residency training at the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2013, he began Pediatric Associates. The practice has grown steadily, now with about 10,000 pateint visits per year. We have won People’s Choice Awards in 2015, 2016, and 2017.