OCH Medical Associates

Our team of healthcare providers includes experienced, board-certified internal and family medicine physicians, as well as family nurse practitioners who are prepared to care for the whole family, from children to grandparents!

Josh Black, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Mississippi State Medical Association. Dr. Black completed a three-month sports medicine track to become proficient in musculoskeletal ultrasound and physical examinations, and he is especially interested in the management of chronic medical conditions, sports medicine and pediatrics.

Mercedes Terrell, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Terrell provides preventative care and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic illnesses. She enjoys building a relationship with her patients and developing a personalized plan-of-care to treat the whole patient. Dr. Terrell has practiced with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians in Baltimore for over five years and at the VA in Baltimore for more than three years. During her residency at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, Dr. Terrell was honored with the "Resident of the Year" Award for providing outstanding primary care.

Ben Sanford, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and has taken care of patients in Starkville and the surrounding communities for nearly 40 years.