UMMC Surgery

03/24/2026

Shoutout to Amy N. Parker, MSN, APRN, RN, Clinical Outcomes Coordinator, who presented at the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) Annual Conference in San Diego.

Her poster, “Thrombosis Prevention in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease: A Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Initiative,” highlighted the power of collaboration in improving patient care.

With over 700 attendees, 385 abstracts submitted, and only 96 selected for poster presentations, this recognition speaks volumes.

We’re proud to support and celebrate this work being shared on a national stage!

03/19/2026

03/16/2026

When Wade Watts got the call that a donor liver was available, he and his wife rushed to the hospital filled with hope.

That evening, Wade underwent a life-saving liver transplant performed by Christopher Anderson, chair of the Department of Surgery.

During the surgery, UMMC’s electronic systems went down, but the transplant team, SICU nurses, pharmacists, and staff never missed a beat, quickly shifting to downtime procedures to ensure Wade continued receiving the care he needed.

Six days later, Wade was home with his family and a second chance at life. 💙 University Transplant at University of Mississippi Medical Center

Read the full story here: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Wade-Watts.html

03/16/2026

Welcome to the team! We’re excited to introduce three new physician assistants who have recently joined our department.

Pictured left to right: Erin McLaurin, PA (Surgical Oncology), Brigette Sanabia, PA (Transplant Surgery), and Hannah Bratcher, PA (Surgical Oncology).

We’re glad to have them on the team and look forward to the impact they’ll make caring for patients across Mississippi.

03/13/2026

At this week’s Grand Rounds, Dr. Chinenye Iwuchukwu from our Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery presented “Beyond the Walls: Utilizing Telehealth in Surgical Care.”

Her talk explored the growing role of telehealth in surgical specialties and how it’s being implemented in trauma and acute care at UMMC. Thank you, Dr. Iwuchukwu, for highlighting how innovation like telehealth is helping expand access to surgical care for patients across Missi

03/11/2026

Tattoo removal takes time, but progress like this shows how treatments work gradually session by session. Treatments are performed by Michelle, NP, with our Plastic Surgery Division using the PICO Genesis laser.
(Images shown after 8 sessions.)

To learn more or book an appointment, contact Michelle at 601-984-5180.

03/10/2026

Our Plastic Surgery residents spent time in the microsurgery lab practicing how to connect tiny vessels under a microscope. Using an anastomosis training kit, they build the coordination and instrument control needed for microsurgical procedures.

03/04/2026

When emergencies happen, preparation matters.
Dr. Juan Duchesne recently earned a Master of Public Health in Disaster Management, strengthening our department’s ability to plan, respond, and protect our community when it matters most.

From pandemics to natural disasters, this training helps ensure we’re ready.

03/03/2026

Last Friday was officially Thank a Resident Day…but if you ask us, it’s Thank a Resident Day every single day.

We are beyond grateful for our residents and fellows and the energy, compassion, and commitment they bring to this place. 💙

03/03/2026

Sometimes the greatest gift isn’t wrapped, it’s a second chance at life.

After eight years of dialysis, Keith Preston received a kidney from his brother at UMMC. We’re honored to be part of stories like this. 💙

03/02/2026

UMMC phone lines are now working, and we are calling patients to reschedule missed appointments. If you need to reach us, please call your clinic or our main lines. Thank you for your support as we work to recover and provide care for patients at all our locations.