Dr. James Guntharp joins Friendship Medical Clinics

Dr. James Wilson Guntharp has joined Friendship Medical Clinics, which operates health care facilities in Ecru, Tupelo and New Albany.

Dr. Guntharp is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and of the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg. He is the grandson of Dr. James Speck, the long-time medical chief of the Friendship group.

Three generations of medical professionals now serving in Ecru’s Friendship family.

Dr. Guntharp’s father, Keith, is a registered pharmacist and is helping grow the roster of satisfied customers at Friendship Pharmacy, next door to the Friendship Clinic in Ecru.

The Friendship Medical Clinic in Ecru is located at 5482 Highway 15 North and is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday.

Friendship Clinic in New Albany is at 509 Highway 15 South and is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Friendship Clinic in Tupelo is at 4127 West Main Street. It is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.