Dustin Gentry, MD, FAAFP

I am responsible for quality and process improvement of the facility from a medical standpoint. 

I participate in research discussions of current and new medications with a small group of physicians across several specialties in Mississippi to assess the appropriateness of medications covered by BCBS of MS.  

WMC is the primary source of healthcare in Winston County and has a 14-bed inpatient unit, 10-bed Geri-Psych unit, Emergency Room, and a 120-bed nursing home. I practice Evidence-Based Medicine on patients of all ages in each of those settings. In the Geri-Psych Unit I serve as medical consultant to the psychiatrist. 

I have held all offices in the Active Medical Staff and interact with the Executive Committee of the Governing Body as needed. 

Quality Hospice is a home hospice organization. I attend my own patients and am consulted by the company as medical director on the patients of other physicians to ensure all patients meet admission criteria, receive the standard of care, and experience end of life with peace and dignity. 

Winston Medical Center has 4 clinics. A typical patient load is 20-30 patients daily. I teach and coach my patients into habits for a healthier lifestyle and integrate all current evidence into my treatment plans. I have a thriving nursing home practice in 2 locations that I enjoy greatly. 

I assisted the Medical Directors with chart audits for quality, compliance, and proper coding for managed Medicaid as well as some fee for service Medicaid, all on an as needed basis for special projects.  

 4-year appointment to help guide policies on quality and practice for the American Academy of Family Medicine on a national level. This involves several meetings at their headquarters in Kansas City, MO over the next 4 years as well as frequent meetings and discussions virtually.  

I represent the my colleagues at the Mississippi Academy of Family Medicine at the national convention of the American Academy of Family Medicine. I have authored several resolutions and worked with many others to get them passed on a national level. Representing my colleagues is a great honor. 

I currently serve as Chief of Staff. 

Cornerstone was a free clinic that served uninsured residents of Winston County. It closed this year due to lack of volunteers. I served on the board, helped with fundraisers, and worked in the clinic often. 

Appointed by the Winston County Board of Supervisors. The task force dissolved once its purpose had been served. 

Alumni of the Year - 2022

I am proud to be board certified. My current cycle ends in 2024. I plan to continue my pursuit of life-long learning and board certification. 

License Number - 23268

License Number - P4447

Appointed to the National Commission on Quality and Practice

Alternate Delegate representing MAFP at the AAFP Congress of Delegates, 2021-2023

New Physician of the Year, 2021