Meet Our Physicians

Experienced Specialists Dedicated to Your Health

Our physicians are expert urologists and surgeons, dedicated to exceptional patient care through knowledge, precision, and innovation.

Our Team

Board-Certified Care You Can Trust

Each physician brings deep clinical experience, advanced training, and a patient-first philosophy—so you receive thoughtful guidance from your first visit through recovery.

Deborah T. Azar, MD
Urology

Deborah T. Azar, MD

Urology

Dr. Deborah Azar is a native of Pineville, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 1988 with a degree in Science Education. She attended medical school at Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center in Shreveport, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine in 1993.

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George J. Azar, III, MD
General Surgery

George J. Azar, III, MD

General Surgery

Dr. Azar is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 1987 from Louisiana State University. He received his medical training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1991.

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Nathan L. Compton, MD
General Surgery

Nathan L. Compton, MD

General Surgery

Dr. Compton is a native of Effingham, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville with a Bachelors Degree in Science with specialization in Biological Sciences. He then obtained his Medical Degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford Campus.

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Hal T. Liddell, M.D.
Urology

Hal T. Liddell, M.D.

Urology

Dr. Liddell , a native of Hinds County, Mississippi, graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in 

Medicine in 1977. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1980. After his internship and two years of a residency in General Surgery at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, he completed a residence in Urology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1986, whereupon he and his family located in Hattiesburg. Dr. Liddell merged his Urology Center practice into Southern Urology in July 2016, where he continues to enjoy practicing urology. 

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Wesley G. Girod, MD, FACS
General Surgery

Wesley G. Girod, MD, FACS

General Surgery

Dr. Girod is native of Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Girod graduated from Louisiana College with a Biology degree in 1990 and earned his MD from Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport in 1994. He completed his General Surgery internship and residency at LSU-Shreveport in 2000. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Girod also offers Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for weight loss and Gastric bypass offers Advanced Robotic Surgery such as colectomy, hiatal hernia repair, ventral hernia and inguinal hernia repairs.  

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Charles R. Moore, MD
Urology

Charles R. Moore, MD

Urology

Dr. Moore is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisana. He graduated from LSU with a BS in Microbiology in 1995, and went to Northeastern Louisiana University, finishing with a BS in Pharmacy in 1998. Dr. Moore graduated from medical school with an M.D. in 2003 from LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans. He did his internship at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, department of General Surgery. Dr. Moore did his Urology residency at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, finishing in 2008. He went on to complete an additional fellowship at the University of Miami in 2009 in Endourology focusing on robotics, laparoscopic urology, and minimally invasive kidney stone techniques. Dr. Moore joined Southern Urology in 2009.

He is also certified in robotic-assisted Urology Surgery

Dr. Moore is the only Urology physician who is fellowship trained in this area.

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Josh Hammons, FNP-C
Surgery

Josh Hammons, FNP-C

Surgery

Mr. Hammons is a native of Mississippi, as he was born in Long Beach and raised in Hattiesburg. He received his education at the University of Southern Mississippi where he received a Bachelor of Science in the nursing program in 2015 and then received his Masters of Nursing in science in 2020. He gained experience in emergency medicine at Forrest General Hospital and surgical experience at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg.

 

Josh is happy to now be providing services to the residents of the Pine Belt at Southern Surgery and Urology Center.

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Hope F. Pittman, NP
Urology

Hope F. Pittman, NP

Urology

Mrs. Pittman is a native of Purvis, MS. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Microbiology in 2008.  She then completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2012 and she received a Masters of Science in Nursing in 2018. She gained experience in surgery at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg.

 

In addition to being board certified in nursing by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, she holds memberships in the Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners.  

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Board-Certified Expertise

Specialists trained to deliver advanced urological and surgical care with clinical excellence.

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Patient-First Philosophy

Every consultation prioritizes listening, education, and treatment plans built around your goals.

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Modern Treatment Options

From diagnostics to minimally invasive approaches, care is guided by proven methods and innovation.

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