James W. Ervin, Jr., MD, FAAFP
Born and raised in Crystal Springs, Dr. Ervin stayed in-state for his medical degree, which he earned at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1986. He completed his residency in family practice at the University of Alabama – DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.
Following his residency, Dr. Ervin retuned to Mississippi and worked as a family physician at several locations in northeast Mississippi before returning to Crystal Springs in 1998. In 2004, he founded Family Medical Clinic of Crystal Springs.
A fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP), Dr. Ervin is double board certified in family practice and obesity medicine. In addition, he is a certified medical review officer, a certified clinical bone densitometrist.
As an active member of the local community, Dr. Ervin serves as president of the board of directors for Chautauqua Arts Foundation, Inc. and is on the board of directors for the Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce. He is also a founding member of “Rock the Park!”, an outdoor contemporary Christian music festival held at beautiful Chautauqua Park in Crystal Springs.
Jennifer M. Sojourner, CFNP
Jennifer received her bachelor of science in nursing from Mississippi College in Clinton, graduating cum laude in 2005. She then pursued her master’s degree in nursing at the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, where she graduated in 2010 as a certified family nurse practitioner (CFNP) and achieved the Academic and Clinical Excellence Award.
While earning her master’s degree, Jennifer joined Family Medical Clinic of Crystal Springs in 2007 as a registered nurse. Patients love her, and she is an important part of our medical team.
Laura J. Miller, M.D.
In 2007 Dr. Miller graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Mississippi earning a B.A. in Biology and a B.A. in Biochemistry. Dr. Miller received her Doctorate of Medicine from The University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2011. She completed the Family Medicine Residency Program at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2014 where she received the W.R. Gillis Award. She received Board Certification from The American Academy of Family Physicians in June of 2014.
Dr. Miller joined the Family Medical Clinic staff following completion of her Residency. She is a member of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians, Mississippi Medical Association, and the American Medical Association.
