Scott A. Simpson, MD

Scott A. Simpson, MD

Division Chief

Department:
SOM-Peds-Cardiology

Email:
ssimpson2@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-5250

Biography

Scott Simpson, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A native of Denver, Colorado he holds a Master's of Science degree from Tulane University School of Medicine (2002) and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Tulane University School of Medicine (2008). He completed his Pediatrics residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA (2011) and went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN (2014). He also completed an advanced fellowship in Non-Invasive Imaging at at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN (2015). Dr. Simpson is the Medical Director for Pediatric Non-Invasive Imaging at UMMC. Most recently, Dr. Simpson was promoted to Chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and Co-Director of the Pediatric Heart Center (2024). Dr. Simpson has extensive expertise in the treatment of heart problems in the fetus, child, adolescent and young adult. He is a frequent lecturer and attendant at local and national meetings. He is an active member of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In his free time, Dr. Simpson is an avid beekeeper, enjoys live music and outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, hiking in Mississippi and beyond.

Education

Vanderbilt University, MD, Pediatric Cardiology - Advanced Non-Invasive Imaging Fellowship2015
Vanderbilt University, MD, Pediatric Cardiology - Fellowship2014
Emory University School of Medicine, MD, Pediatrics - Residency2011
Emory University School of Medicine, MD, Pediatrics - Internship2009
Tulane University School of Medicine, MD, Medical School2008
Tulane University School of Medicine, MS, Pharmacology2004

Specialty Certification Licensure

Licensure, Tennessee State Medical Board07/2012 - Present
Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure07/2015 - Present
Certification, Pediatric Cardiology, ABP11/2016 - Present
Certification, Pediatrics, ABP10/2014 - Present

Current Positions

Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics07/2020 - Present
Medical Director, Pediatric Non-Invasive Imaging, School of Medicine06/2016 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Medical Director, Children's Hospital Cardiac Stepdown Unit, School of Medicine03/2016 - 04/2021
Assistant Professor, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics07/2015 - 07/2020