UMMC Surgery

09/15/2025

Dr. Laura Vick and medical student Maggie Jackson at the SAWC National Meeting, where Maggie presented her poster on surgical treatment of non-uremic calciphylaxis! Proud moment for our team.

09/10/2025

This morning, the Department of Surgery hosted the Richard Jennings Field, Jr. Lectureship. This year’s Field Lecture speaker was Dr. Paul E. Wise, who spoke on “Trainees and Advanced Practice Providers: Creating Collaboration, Circumventing Conflict.”

Dr. Chris Anderson presented the Field Lectureship plaque to Dr. Paul Wise. Afterward, Dr. Chris Anderson and Dr. Richard Field III joined him for a group photo to mark the occasion.

We are grateful to Dr. Wise for sharing his insights with our department! WashU Medicine Department of Surgery

09/09/2025

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹🙌
Dr. Jacob Moremen will be representing UMMC when he presents at an educational event in Texas sponsored by the American Foregut Society this week. Dr. Moremen will lead a session on “Making the Most of Myotomy" about surgical strategies for better esophageal outcomes.
The OPR is proud of Dr. Moremen for his commitment to continued education & progress in esophageal care!
UMMC Surgery

09/09/2025

Meet Morgan Sudduth, our newest Nurse Practitioner in the Surgical ICU! 🎉 She may be new to the APP role, but not to the department. Morgan worked as a staff nurse in the SICU and later in Interventional Radiology. She’s passionate about critical care and supporting patients and families through recovery. Outside of work, Morgan enjoys life with her new husband ❤️ and their three dogs 🐾.

09/05/2025

When precision matters, so does your training.

The Vascular Surgery Fellowship at UMMC, led by Program Director Dr. Marc Mitchell, prepares surgeons to master both open and endovascular techniques for the most complex vascular conditions. Fellows train with advanced technology, a diverse case mix, and faculty dedicated to shaping leaders in vascular care.

Ready to specialize where skill meets innovation?

09/01/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!💛 Our labor of love is sharing the incredible work of UMMC physicians —and the difference they make every day!

08/28/2025

Want to make an impact when it matters most?

Our Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at UMMC, led by Program Director Dr. Matt Kutcher, gives fellows hands-on experience caring for the most critically ill surgical patients at Mississippi’s only Level I Trauma Center. You’ll train with expert faculty, manage complex cases, and gain the confidence to lead in the most challenging situations.

Learn more about what makes this program unique.

08/22/2025

The odds of playing in the NFL? Tough. Only 1,696 players in the league.
The odds of becoming a board-certified surgical oncologist? Even tougher. With only 1,398 in the U.S., these surgeons spend every day fighting cancer and saving lives💙

Happy National Surgical Oncologist Day to our very own experts at UMMC!

08/21/2025

What makes Pediatric Surgery training at UMMC unique?

With Program Director Dr. Michael Morris and Division Chief Dr. David Sawaya leading the way, our one-on-one fellowship offers unmatched mentorship and hands-on experience. From the tiniest patients to the most complex cases, fellows gain the skills, confidence, and compassion needed to make a lasting impact.

See why UMMC is the right place to grow as a pediatric surgeon.

08/18/2025

🎉 Meet our newest pediatric surgeon, Dr. Taylor Ballard!

Dr. Ballard recently completed her General Surgery residency and Pediatric Surgery fellowship right here at UMMC, and we’re thrilled she’s staying on as faculty! 💙

From training to practice, she’s dedicated to caring for Mississippi’s children and their families. Please help us welcome Dr. Ballard to the Department of Surgery team! 👏

08/18/2025

08/13/2025

Thinking about a career in Hand Surgery?

Program Director Dr. Marc Walker and our fellows share why they chose UMMC, and what makes this program feel like the right place to learn and grow. From complex trauma cases to delicate microsurgery, fellows get hands-on experience that builds skill and confidence, all with the support of a team that’s invested in their success.

It’s challenging work, but it’s also deeply rewarding, and it starts here.