Michael L. Bookhardt, MD, MBA is a dedicated and compassionate Family Medicine Physician with a strong commitment to providing high-quality patient care. Dr. Bookhardt earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. Matthew's University and completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He also holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Davenport University. Dr. Bookhardt is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and holds certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and ECFMG. Dr. Bookhardt served as a Hospitalist at Merit Health Central, where he provided comprehensive inpatient care since 2018. He has also held multiple roles as a Hospitalist at various Merit Health facilities, including Merit Health Rankin, Merit Health Woman's, Merit Health River Oaks, and Merit Health Madison. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Bookhardt has served as the Medical Director at Kindred at Home Hospice and St. Joseph Hospice. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Bookhardt is actively involved in his community and enjoys music, movies and traveling.