Kimberley H. Ward, MD
Professor
Department:
SOM-Dermatology
Email:
kward2@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 853-6333
Biography
Dr. Kimberley Ward joined the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2011 after several years in private practice and is Professor of Dermatology and Director of Cosmetic Dermatology. An Atlanta native and graduate of Stanford University, she completed medical school and dermatology residency at Columbia University in New York. She practices medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Face and Skin Center in Ridgeland, MS. In her cosmetic practice she seeks to restore natural balance and proportion to help patients look and feel their best and age gracefully. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons.
Education
| Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, MD | 2001 |
| Stanford University, BA, Human Biology | 1996 |
| Columbia University, Residency, Department of Dermatology | |
| The Mount Sinai Hospital, Internship, Department of Medicine |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Re-certification, Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology | 04/2015 - Present |
| Certification, Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology | 08/2006 - 08/2026 |
| Certification, Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology | 08/2006 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi Medical License, MS State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2011 - Present |
| Licensure, Georgia Medical License, Georgia Composite Medical Board | 2007 - 10/2016 |
| Licensure, Texas Medical License, Texas Medical Board | 2006 - 2007 |
| Licensure, New York Medical License, NY State Office of the Professions | 2003 - Present |
| NPI | 07/2006 - Present |
| DEA | 07/2003 - Present |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology | 07/2017 - Present |
| Director of Cosmetic Dermatology, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology | 07/2014 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology | 09/2011 - 06/2017 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, ASDS Preceptorship Program, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery | 10/2013 - 10/2013 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Auchus I, Ward K, Brodell RT, Brents MJ, Jackson JD. Tinea capitis in Adults. Dermatology Online Journal. 2016.22(3). | 2016 |
| Trikha R, Wile A, King J, Ward KHM, Brodell RT. Punctate follicular porokeratosis: clinical and pathologic features. American Journal of Dermatopathology. 2015;37(11):e134-6 | 2015 |
| Behrens EL, Ward KHM, Fowler AH, Brodell RT. Images in Dermatology: Scattered pruritic annular plaques with conchal bowl involvement. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2015;73(3):e85-6 | 2015 |
| Dhossche JM, Brodell RT, Al Hmada Y, Ward KM. Skin colored papules of the penis. Pediatric Dermatology. 2015;32(1):145-6 | 2015 |
| Googe AB, Ward KM, Brodell R. A persistent nodule on the anterior neck. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2014;71(5):e173 | 2014 |
| Tucker MD, Ward KM, Brodell R. Cutaneous eruption on chest and back. Journal of Family Practice. 2014;63(8):467-8 | 2014 |
| Shlapak DP, Ward KM, Brodell, R. Images in Dermatology: A dark papule within an unevenly pigmented plaque. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2013; 68(5):e149-e150 | 2013 |
| Toyohara JP, Ward KM, Rabinowitz AD, Thomashow BM, Grossman ME. Necrotizing sarcoid granulomatosis with skin and pulmonary involvement. Cutis. 2007;80(4):313-6. | 2007 |
| Zurada J, Ward KM, Grossman ME. Henoch-Schonlein purpura associated with malignancy in adults. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2006;55(5):S65-S70. | 2006 |
| Yancovitz M, Pasternack FR, Ward KM, Grossman ME. Keratosis punctata palmaris et plantaris treated with topical fluorouracil. Archives of Dermatology. 2006;142(8):1074-6. | 2006 |
| Ward KM, Barnett CR, Fox LP, Grossman ME. Eyelash trichomegaly associated with systematic tacrolimus. Archives of Dermatology. 2006;142(2):248 | 2006 |
| Celebi JT, Ward KM, Wanner M, Polsky D, Kopf AW. Evaluation of germline CDKN2A, ART, CDK4, PTEN, and BRAF alterations in atypical mole syndrome. Clnical and Experimental Dermatology. 2005;30(1):68-70 | 2005 |
| Ward KM, Cook-Bolden FE, Christiano AM, Celebi JT. Identification of a recurrent mutation in keratin 6a in a patient with overlapping clinical features of pachyonychia congenital types 1 and 2. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2003;28(4):434-6. | 2003 |
| Ward KM, Yerebakan O, Yilmaz E, Celebi JT Identification of recurrent mutations in the ARS (component B) gene encoding SLURP-1 in two families with mal de Maleda. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2003;120(1):96-8. | 2003 |
| Ward KM, Celebi JT, Gmyrek R, Grossman ME. Acute infectious purpura fulminans associated with asplenia or hyposplenism. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2002;47(4):493-6. | 2002 |
| Agor A, Ward KHM Camouflaging techniques for patients with central centrifugal alopecia. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2020;7(2):180-183. | 2020 |
| Auchus A, Brodell RT. Nahar VK, Ward KHM. Avoiding the Hazards of Ultraviolet Light in the Adolescent Population. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2020; 4(5):189-199. | 2020 |
Editorial Commentary | |
| Ward KHM. Commentary on "OnabotulinumtoxinA facial aesthetic treatment over five or more years." Practice Update | 2015 |
| Ward KHM. Commentary on "Bimatoprost solution 0.03% for treatment of hypotrichosis." Practice Update | 2014 |
Letter to the Editor | |
| Auchus A, Brodell RT, Nahar VK, Ward KHM. Commentary in Response: Commentary on "Avoiding the Hazards of Ultraviolet Light in the Adolescent Population." SKIN Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 2020; 4(5):488. | 2020 |
| Dhossche JM, Brodell RT, Ward KH. Regarding "The use of donated products to train residents to perform injectable cosmetic procedures." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2015;72(1):197-8 | 2015 |
Presentations
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Onychomycosis, Project ECHO | 08/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Update in Cosmetic Dermatology, What's New in Medical and Surgical Dermatology Update, UMMC | 04/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Cosmetic Dermatology, Project ECHO, UMMC | 12/2020 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Photodermatologic Disorders and Sun Protection, Dermatology Symposium: Diagnostic and Treatment Pearls for Primary Care, UMMC | 08/2020 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Photodermatologic Disorders and Sun Protection, Dermatology Symposium: Diagnostic and Treatment Pearls for Primary Care, UMMC | 08/2018 |
| Brown Bag Lunch, Put Your Best Face Forward, Brown Bag Lunch, UMMC | 09/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Looking Good! Topicals and Beyond, Department of Dermatology Symposium for Primary Care, UMMC | 02/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Headlines in Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatology Symposium, UMMC | 04/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Spot It, Stop It!, Dermatology Symposium for Primary Care, UMMC | 05/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Cosmetic Dermatology: Can We Make You More Beautiful?, Dermatology Symposium for Primary Care, UMMC | 05/2014 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Hormones and Skin Aging, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Denver, CO | 03/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Hormones and Skin Aging, Grand Rounds, UMMC | 02/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Skinny on Skin Care, UMMC Nurse's Week | 05/2013 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, DRESS, Department of Medicine Chairman's Conference, UMMC | 06/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Non-Surgical Skin Care, UMMC Alliance Fall Meeting | 11/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, A Fatal Case of Steven's Johnson Syndrome, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 05/2006 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, An Unusual Variant of Darier’s Disease, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 01/2006 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Subcutaneous Panniculitis-Like T-cell Lymphoma, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 11/2005 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Metastatic Cutaneous Gastric Adenocarcinoma Mimicking Dermatomyositis, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 05/2005 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Reactivation Chagas Disease in a Cardiac Transplant Recipient, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 05/2005 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Wong’s Sign, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 05/2005 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Multiple Eccrine Poromas, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 03/2005 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, HTLV I/II-Positive Hypopigmented CTCL with Leukemic Involvement, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Gross and Microscopic Symposium, New Orleans, LA | 02/2005 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Sebaceous Carcinoma in a Renal Transplant Recipient, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 01/2005 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Annular Elastolytic Giant Cell Granuloma, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 10/2004 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Paraneoplastic Henoch Schonlein Purpura, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 05/2004 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Tacrolimus-Associated Eyelash Trichomegaly, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 05/2004 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 03/2004 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Darier’s Disease, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 01/2004 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Dermatologic Pearl: Neurontin, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Columbia University | 09/2003 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Faculty Teaching Award, UMMC Dermatology Residency | 2020 |
| Trailblazer Award, UMMC School of Medicine | 2018 |
| Favorite Dermatologist, Mississippi Parents & Kids Magazine | 2017 |
| American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Preceptorship Award, ASDS | 2013 |
| Teaching in Medical Education Certificate, UMMC | 2012 |
| Women's Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award, Women's Dermatologic Society | 2006 |
| Chief Resident, Columbia University Department of Dermatology | 2004 |
| NIH National Research Service Award, NIH | 2001 |
| Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Medical Scholarship, Presbyterian Church U.S.A. | 1998 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatologists, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Group on Women in Medicine and Science, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Member | 2011 - 2019 |
| American Academy of Dermatology, Member | 2003 - Present |
| American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Member | 2003 - Present |
Committee Service
| Resident Education Committee, Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatologists, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Department of Dermatology Cosmetic Steering Committee, Chair | 2019 - Present |
| Mohs Surgery Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee, Chair | 2018 - Present |
| Mohs Surgery Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee, Member | 2018 - Present |
| Department of Dermatology Promotion and Tenure Committee, Chair | 2018 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-ADMISSIONS FILE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2014 - Present |
| Dermatology Residency Program Evaluation Committee, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Dermatology Residency Selection Committee, Member | 2013 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-RADIATION/LASER SAFETY, Member | 2012 - 2019 |
Community Service
| Jackson Free Clinic, Attending Physician | 02/2021 - Present |
| Stanford University Outreach Volunteer Alumni Link, Undergraduate Admissions Interviewer | 04/2016 - 08/2019 |
| Mt Bethel Methodist Church, Physician Panel | 10/2010 - 10/2010 |
| Skin Cancer Foundation Skin Cancer Screening, Physician Volunteer | 04/2010 - 04/2010 |
| Mt Bethel Methodist Church, Physician Panel | 10/2009 - 10/2009 |
| McDonald's Women's Health Day, Physician Panel | 03/2009 - 03/2009 |
| Columbia Health Fair, Physician Volunteer | 09/2005 - 09/2005 |
| AAD Skin Cancer Screenings, Physician Volunteer | 07/2003 - Present |
Other Service
| Doctor of Health Administration group project, Advisor | 09/2021 - 12/2021 |
| Southern Remedy for Women, Guest Speaker | 06/2020 - Present |
| Epic Champion, Department of Dermatology Epic Leader | 05/2018 - 01/2020 |
| Southern Remedy for Women, Guest Speaker | 06/2017 - Present |
| Southern Remedy Health & Fit, Guest | 10/2016 - Present |
| Mercy Delta Express Project, Volunteer Physician | 10/2016 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to Cosmetic Dermatology | Summer 2021 - 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Cosmetic Bootcamp | Summer 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Botox and Fillers | Fall 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Approach to Fillers | Winter 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Kodachromes | Spring 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Approach to Lasers and Chemical Peels | Spring 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, UMMC Pediatric Residency Conference: Infections, Infestations, and Bites | Spring 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Kodachromes | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Kodachromes | Fall 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Approach to Botox | Fall 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Approach to the Cosmetic Patient | Summer 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Lasers We Have at FSC | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Slide Review 9 | Spring 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Vulvar Dermatology | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Kodachromes 1 | Fall 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Approach to the Cosmetic Patient | Summer 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Slide Review 8 | Fall 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Slide Review 7 | Spring 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Slide Review 6 | Spring 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Bologia Book Review: Evaluation of Beauty & the Aging Face, Cosmetics & Cosmeceuticals, Chemical & Mechanical Skin Resurfacing, Soft Tissue Augmentation, & Botulinum Toxin | Spring 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Bolognia Book Review: Cutaneous Neurophysiology, Pruritus & Dysesthesia, & Psychocutaneous Diseases | Spring 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Bolognia Book Review: Botox & Soft Tissue Augmentation | Spring 2014 |
| Medicine, Lab, Preceptor, Botox & Soft Tissue Augmentation Training | Spring 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Infectious Disease Board Review | Spring 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Bolognia Book Review: Systemic Sclerosis, Morphea, Lichen Sclerosus & Other Rheumatologic Diseases | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Bolognia Book Review: Glucocorticosteroids, Retinoids & Antimicrobial Drugs | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Slide Review 3 | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Slide Review 4 | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Slide Review 5 | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Bolognia Book Review: Lichen Planus & Lichenoid Dermatoses | Fall 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Bolognia Book Review: Systemic Drugs & Drug Interactions | Fall 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Slide Review 1 | Summer 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Slide Review 2 | Fall 2013 |
Directed Student Learning
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Evan Ciarloni | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Justin Creel | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Divya Shinoy | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Caitlyn Reed | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Caroline Kennemer | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Anusha Chinthaparthi | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Christie Kimball | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Courtney Johnson | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Marjorie Blair | 2016 - 2016 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Tara Lewis | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Julie Waddle | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Ashton Davis | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Meagan Harris | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Dan Harber | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Mary Meeks | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Caroline Doo | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Amanda Daggett | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Jenna Mitchell | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Dylan Harrell | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Madelyn King | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Logan Rush | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Emily Gilbert | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Eden Yelverton | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Matthew Dove | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Jacob Wilson | 2015 - 2015 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: John Ross | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Marlaina Berch | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Emily Behrens | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Christopher Tucker | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Michael Noparstak | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Erin Peeden | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Amber Googe | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Rachel Marks | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Jade Kindley | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Naomi Nardi | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Carrie Shumaker | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Ritika Trikha | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Craig Bullock | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Patrick Carr | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Ellen Blair | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Emily Brandon | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Julie Dhossche | 2014 - 2014 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Anna Moen | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Allison Cruse | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Andrew Bartlett | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Brianna McDaniel | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Raine Rafferty | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Megan Storm | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Sarah Bankhead | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Anna Allred | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Megan Giurintano | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Allison McKee | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Mary Grace Tucker | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Erin Smith | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Maureen Offiah | 2013 - 2013 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Darya Shlapak | 2012 - 2012 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Allison Jones | 2012 - 2012 |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Sue Park | 2012 - 2012 |
Fellows supervised
| Dermatology, Attending Physician, 1 fellows supervised | 06/2015 - 06/2015 |
Residency Training
| Dermatology, Subspecialty/Activity Director | 2014 - Present |
| Dermatology, Attending Physician | 2013 - Present |