Eric Harding, MD, FACP, FAAP

Raised on a farm in central Illinois, my character was forged in the values of faith, hard work, perseverance and a deep-rooted sense of community. On the farm, helping a neighbor wasn't just a gesture—it was a way of life. This upbringing instilled in me a lifelong appreciation for the power of long-term relationships and a desire to serve others in a meaningful way. When it came time to choose a career, primary care medicine was the natural path, allowing me to combine my love for science with my commitment to helping people navigate life’s most significant health challenges.

As a board certified physician in internal medicine and pediatrics, I have the unique privilege of caring for patients across the life spectrum. My mission has always been to provide personalized care that is centered on the individual. I believe that every patient has a unique story, and my role is to listen and provide guidance to help them pursue achieving their specific health goals.

My greatest professional joy comes from working side by side with my patients to move beyond reactive medicine. Together, we can focus on prevention: The annual MDVIP Wellness Program I offer includes advanced screenings and tests focused on key areas of health to help identify risk factors and issues that could be treated earlier, prevented or even reversed. I offer support and guidance to help patients as they work to address hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and other chronic conditions.

In addition to preventive care, I have developed special clinical interests in helping patients as they manage chronic migraine headaches and ADHD. These conditions can often significantly impact a person's daily life, yet I feel they can be misunderstood or undertreated. I love seeing the “ah-ha” moments when patients finally discover tools and approaches that can help them improve their quality of life and restore a sense of well-being.

For over 30 years, I have been proud to practice in New Albany, Mississippi, serving patients from across the Northeast Mississippi region. To further my commitment to personalized care, I transitioned to the MDVIP model. My MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices.

With more time to spend with each patient, we can focus on the "why" behind health issues, not just symptoms.

I remain deeply connected to our local medical community through my affiliations with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County and North Mississippi Medical Center. It has been the honor of my life to serve this community for three decades, and I look forward to many more years of partnering with my patients on their journeys toward better health.