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Dr. David Dugger, MD

Dr. David Dugger, MD

Pediatrics*
55+ years of experience

Dr. David Dugger, MD is a pediatrician in Ocean Springs, MS and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1968. He is affiliated with Pascagoula Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1800 Government St Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dugger specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Dugger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dugger

3.0
12 ratings, 5 with a written review
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I do not understand the bad reviews left. Dugger and his staff are amazing. I have nothing negative to say about him or his office staff. Janelle is awesome with my kids. Dugger is also great with my kids. I've been through some behavioral specialists and Dugger is the best hands down.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Lacey Brewer in Biloxi, MS – Dec 04, 2018
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The staff here is ridiculously rude. Janelle likes to cut you off and interrupt you during conversations. Both her and Marie m shuts the window infront of patients to discuss personal inappropriate topics at work using profanity thinking patients can't hear them. They use their positions to treat ppl like garbage. My child's caseworker requested medical records back in September and didn't receive them until late October. My child was denied her benefits due to them not promtly faxing them over.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Regine in Gulfport, MS – Oct 25, 2016
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Janelle is very unprofessional and rude! Refused to work with insurance company on pre-authorization for child's medication. Very rude to everyone involved trying to get medication process done. Going to another Doctor. Avoid at all cost!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Biloxi, MS – Oct 19, 2016
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Marie is rude. Never informs us when our insurance referrals expired until we arrive. WE have to call insurance to fax something right then or she threatens they won't see us, regardless of whether we have taken off of work. The final/last visit my husband asked her to talk to the insurance company bc he wasn't familiar with what she needed & she replied with a very rude look, "It ain't my insurance!" As an RN I was shocked bc I've never made a pt do my job. Spoiled Dr daughter & he doesn't care
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Ocean Springs, MS – Sep 30, 2016
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Dr Duggar is a fantastic physician. He has been my children's physician for almost 25 years. He is a concerned caring man. Too much to put on here. But he can be brutally honest. And I'm ok with that!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Stacy in Pascagoula – Jan 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Dugger, MD is a pediatrician in Ocean Springs, MS and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1968. He is affiliated with Pascagoula Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1968
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board

Locations

Practice

Dugger Childrens Clinic1800 Government St Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Practice

Office241 De la Pointe Dr Gautier, MS 39553
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Pascagoula Hospital

    2809 Denny Ave
    Pascagoula, MS 39581

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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