Kimberly W. Crowder, MD
Chair
Department:
SOM-Ophthalmology
Email:
kcrowder@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5020
Biography
Kimberly Crowder, M.D., Professor and Chairman for the Department of Ophthalmology, is a board certified surgeon in Comprehensive Ophthalmology. She is a long standing member of the Jackson community and received her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). She also completed her Ophthalmology Residency at UMMC. Dr. Crowder has been a faculty member at UMMC since beginning her ophthalmology practice in 2003. During the course of her career, she has been honored with many recognitions and professional awards, including the UMMC Ophthalmology Attending of the Year (twice) and most recently as the 2020 UMMC Helen Barnes, M.D. Diversity and Inclusion Award recipient. Dr. Crowder served eight years as Director for the Ophthalmology Residency Program and in 2015 achieved tenure status at UMMC and was promoted to serve as Department Chairman.
Dr. Crowder specializes in diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of eye pathology including cataracts, dry eye disease, glaucoma and the assessment of eye diseases related to many systemic conditions including diabetes and autoimmune disorders as well as the treatment of post-traumatic eye disease.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Crowder enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Ophthalmology Residency | 2003 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Medicine | 1999 |
| Millsaps College, BS, Biology | 1995 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Re-certification, American Board of Ophthalmology, Amercian Board of Ophthalmology | 2015 - 12/2024 |
| Certification, American Board of Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology | 11/2004 - 12/2014 |
| Licensure, Medical Licensure, State of Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2000 - 06/2009 |
Current Positions
| Department Chair, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology | 07/2015 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology | 07/2012 - 06/2015 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Melcescu E, Horton WB, Kim D, Vijayakumar V, Corbett JJ, Crowder KW, Pitman KT, Uwaifo GI, Koch CA Graves orbitopathy: update on diagnosis and therapy South Med J. 2014 Jan; 107(1): 34-43. | 2014 |
| Crowder, K Parish, C "Top 10 Facts You Should Know About Diabetic Eye Disease" Publication in February 2018 Issue Journal of Mississippi State Medical Association | 2018 |
| Melcscu, E Horton WB Kim D Vijayakumar V Corbett JJ Crowder KW Pitman KT Uwaifo GI Koch CA "Graves Orbitopathy: Update on Diagnosis and Therapy" Southern Medical Journal 2014 Jan; 107 (1) 34-43. | 2014 |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Breakfast with Colleagues Presentation at Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology "Physician Compensation Models 2", AUPO, Palm Springs | 01/2020 |
| UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, "Inpatient Follow-Up Study-A Quality Improvement Project" Presented by Sean Carter, MD (Kimberly Crowder, MD, preceptor) | 06/2019 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Breakfast with Colleagues Presentation at AUPO (Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology) Annual Meeting "Physician Compensation Models" | 2019 |
| UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, "Improving Ophthalmology Clinic Follow-Up Rates after Emergency Department Visits". Presented by Jonathan Carrere, MD (Kimberly Crowder, preceptor) | 06/2018 |
| UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, "Immediate Post-Operative Intraocular Pressure Estimation by Palpation and Tonopen" Presented by Marc Richardson, MD (Kimberly Crowder, Preceptor) | 06/2017 |
| UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, "Manual Versus Computerized Corneal Marking for Toric IOL Alignment" Presented by John Green, MD (Kimberly Crowder, preceptor) | 06/2017 |
| Invited Symposia, Participant in Panel Discussion during Mid- Career Women's Workshop, UMMC | 05/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Mississippi College Physician Assistant Program Ophthalmology Introduction and Eye Disorders (6 hours of lecture over 2 days), Mississippi College, Jackson, MS | 09/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, UMMC 2016 Ophthalmology Update Meeting organizer and presenter of "Update on Advocacy" Lecture, UMMC Department of Ophthalmology, Jackson, MS | 08/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Approaches to Problem Resident Remediation", UMMC, UMMC | 12/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Mississippi College Physician Assistant Program Ophthalmology Introduction and Eye Disorders (6 hours of lecture over 2 days), Mississippi College, UMMC | 09/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Measuring Intraocular Pressure with Disposable Versus Reusable Applanator Prisms, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Denver, Colorado | 05/2015 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Milestones: Superior Tools for Identifying the Problem/Failing Resident - Reflections of a Program Director, Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, Tucson, AZ | 01/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Eye Disorders, Mississippi College Physician Assistant School, Jackson, MS | 09/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Introduction to Ophthalmology, Mississippi College Physician Assistant School, Jackson, MS | 09/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Mississippi College Physician Assistant Program Ophthalmology Introduction and Eye Disorders (6 hours of lecture over 2 days), Mississippi College, UMMC | 09/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Making History - How History Taking Can Make you the Best Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology Update 2014 - UMMC, Jackson, MS | 08/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, Comparing Cornea Culture Techniques, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Orlando, Florida | 05/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Introduction to Ophthalmology, Mississippi College Physician Assistant School, Jackson, MS | 09/2013 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Eye Disorders, Mississippi College Physician Assistant School, Jackson, MS | 09/2013 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Ophthalmology Program Directors Advocacy Initiative, Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Educating the Educators Annual Meeting, San Diego, California | 01/2013 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Introduction to Ophthalmology, Mississippi College Physician Assistant School, Jackson, MS | 09/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Ophthalmology Program Directors Advocacy Initiative, Ophthalmology Update 2012, Jackson, MS | 08/2012 |
| Lecture to Mississippi College Physician Assistant Program Students, Introduction to Ophthalmology, Mississippi College/UMMC, Jackson, MS | 09/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Oh Say Can You See" Review of Ocular Fireworks Injuries at UMMC Preceptor for Resident Dr. Jennifer Oakley, UMMC, Jackson, MS | 06/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, How to Teach Ophthalmology to Residents (according to the ACGME), Opthalmology Update/UMMC, Jackson, MS | 08/2010 |
| Poster Presentation, Risk Factors Predictive of a Positive Temporal Artery Biopsy, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 05/2010 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Medical Update in Ophthalmology", MS Association for Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind, Jackson, Mississippi | 05/2008 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Am I Supposed to Dilate this Patient?", Department of Ophthalmology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi | 08/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, "Early Outcomes of 23 Gauge Transconjunctival Sutureless Vitrectomy", Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | 05/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, "Surgical and Visual Outcome Following Exchange of Opacified Intraocular Lens Implant, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | 05/2007 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Helen Barnes, MD Diversity and Inclusion Award, Group on Women in Medicine and Science | 2020 |
| Ophthalmology Attending of the Year, Department of Ophthalmology Senior Residents UMMC | |
| Robert S. Caldwell Memorial Award, Medical Assurance Company of Mississippi | |
| Resident Research Day Award, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Mississippi Medical Center | |
| Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | |
| MS Ophthalmological Society Honor Award, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | |
| John L. Lucas Sr. Award | |
| Lange Medical Publications Book Award | |
| Phi Beta Kappa, Millsaps College | |
| Ophthalmology Department Attending of the Year, Senior Residents Department of Ophthalmology UMMC |
Professional Membership and Service
| AAMC Council of Faculty and Academic Societies, Member | 2013 - 2019 |
| Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Member, Alternate Councilor to the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2015-2017 | 2012 - Present |
| MACM Membership Committee, Member | 2012 - 2016 |
| MACM Young Physicians Advisory Council, Committee Member | 2011 - 2016 |
| American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Member | 2009 - Present |
| Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology, Member | 2008 - Present |
| Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Member | 2007 - Present |
| Mississippi Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Association, Member | 2004 - 2012 |
| Junior League of Jackson, Member | 2002 - Present |
| Mississippi State Medical Association/ Central Medical Society, Member | 2001 - Present |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member | 1999 - Present |
| American Medical Association, Member | 1995 - Present |
| Association for Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind, Invited Lecture, Annual Local/Mississippi Conference | 2008 |
Committee Service
| UMMC Provider Recruitment Committee, Member | 2019 - Present |
| UMMC Institutional Compliance Committee, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Epic Provider Oversight Committee, Member | 2016 - Present |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Council of Clinical Chairs | 2015 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-EXECUTIVE FACULTY, Member | 2015 - Present |
| OR Scheduling Subcommittee, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Faculty Practice Quality Workgroup | 2014 - 2016 |
| UMMC AAMC Council of Faculty and Academic Societies Representative, Member | 2013 - Present |
| The University Hospitals and Clinics - Medical Records, Chair | 2007 - Present |
| The University Hospitals and Clinics - Medical Records, Member | 2006 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION, Member | 2005 - 2015 |
| School Of Medicine - Residency Review Subcommittee, Member | 2002 - 2003 |
Community Service
| Glaucoma/Diabetic Screenings, Faculty Representative for Screenings at Jackson Free Clinic and Grants Ferry Screens | 2014 - Present |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology Fireworks Safety Campaign, Representative for Media Interviews | 06/2012 - 10/2013 |
| St. Richard Catholic Church, Preschool Sunday School Teacher | 09/2011 - Present |
| Junior League of Jackson, Member | 06/2002 - Present |
| Capitol Screening Initiative, Faculty Administrator and Participant | 01/2016 |
| Capitol Screening Initiative, Faculty Administrator and Participant | 01/2017 |
Other Service
| Ophthalmology Residency Clinical Competency Committee, Member | 07/2014 - Present |
| Access Scheduling Subcommittee, Member | 2012 - 05/2012 |
| Medical Directors Committee, Medical Director, Ophthalmology | 06/2009 - 06/2013 |
| UMMC Neurology Chair Search Committee, member | 06/2008 - 12/2008 |
| Ophthalmology Residency Program Evaluation Committee, Chair 2007-2015, member 2004-2006 | 05/2004 - Present |
| Ophthalmology Resident Applicant Selection Committee, Chair 2007-2014, Member 2003-2006 and 2015-present | 09/2003 - Present |
| Ophthalmology, McBryde Resident Eye Clinic Coordinator | 07/2003 - 08/2011 |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Endocrine Grand Rounds | Fall 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Endocrine Department Lecture - Ophthalmic Diseases in Patients with Diabetes | Spring 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Emergency Medicine Resident's and Faculty Lecture - Diagnosis of Ophthalmic Trauma | Fall 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Endocrine Department Lecture - Ophthalmic Diseases in Patients with Diabetes | Spring 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Emergency Medicine Lecture - Diagnosis of Ophthalmic Trauma | Fall 2015 |
| Medicine, Lab, Lab Presenter, ICM Direct Ophthalmoscope Demonstration and Practice Lab | Fall 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-1 Physiology Clinical Correlation | Spring 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Emergency Medicine Lecture | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Endocrine Fellow Lecture - Ophthalmology Diseases Associated with Diabetes | Spring 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, ICM - Introduction to Ophthalmology | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lab, Lab Presenter, ICM Direct Ophthalmoscope Demonstration | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-1 Physiology Lecture | Spring 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgery Rotation | Spring 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgery Rotation | Summer 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgery Rotation | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Endocrine Fellowship Lecture - Diabetic Retinipathy | Spring 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Geriatric Fellowship Lecture | Spring 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-1 Medical Physiology | Spring 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Emergency Department Resident Lecture | Fall 2013 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-2 Summer Observership in Ophthalmology | Summer 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, ICM - Introduction to Ophthalmology | Fall 2013 |
| Medicine, Course, Lab Presenter, ICM Direct Ophthalmoscope Demonstraction | Fall 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgery Rotation | Winter 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgery Rotation | Spring 2013 |
| 660, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-4 Ophthalmology Elective | Summer 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgery Rotation | Fall 2013 |
| Medicine, Course, Ophthalmology Course Director, M-2 Summer Observership in Ophthalmology | Summer 2012 |
| 660, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Ophthalmology M-4 Elective | Summer 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Endocrine Fellowship lecture - Diabetic Retinopathy | Spring 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgery Rotation | Spring 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Medical Physiology (M-1's) | Spring 2012 |
| 630, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Ophthalmology M-3 Elective | Spring 2012 |
| 630, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-3 Ophthalmology Elective | Winter 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgical Rotation | Winter 2012 |
| Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgery Rotation | Fall 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, ICM | Fall 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgery Rotation | Fall 2011 |
| 660, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-4 Ophthalmology Elective | Fall 2011 |
| 630, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Ophthalmology M-3 Elective | Fall 2011 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lab Presenter, Emergency Department Resident Orientation- Slit Lamp and other Ophthalmology Equipment training Session | Summer 2011 |
| 660, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Ophthalmology M-4 Elective | Summer 2011 |
| 630, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-3 Ophthalmology Elective | Spring 2011 |
| 659, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-4 Ophthalmology Elective | Spring 2011 |
| 630, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-3 Ophthalmology Elective | Winter 2011 |
| 630, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-3 Ophthalmology Elective | Winter 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgical Rotation | Winter 2011 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Small group leader, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Fall 2010 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Fall 2010 |
| 630, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-3 Ophthalmology Elective | Fall 2010 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Surgical Rotation | Fall 2010 |
| 660, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-4 Ophthalmology Elective | Summer 2010 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, M-3 Surgery Rotation | Spring 2010 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Fall 2009 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, M-3 Clinical Surgical Rotation | Fall 2009 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, M-3 Surgical Rotation | Summer 2009 |
| 660, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-4 Ophthalmology Elective | Summer 2009 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, M-3 Clinical Surgical Rotation | Spring 2009 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Fall 2008 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, M-3 Clinical Surgical Rotation | Fall 2008 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, M-3 Clinical Surgical Rotation | Summer 2008 |
| 660, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-4 Ophthalmology Elective | Summer 2008 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, M-3 Clinical Surgical Rotation | Spring 2008 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, M-3 Clinical Surgical Rotation | Winter 2008 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Fall 2007 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, M-3 Clinical Surgical Rotation | Fall 2007 |
| 660, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-4 Ophthalmology Elective | Summer 2007 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, M-3 Clinical Surgical Rotation | Winter 2007 |
| 660, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-4 Ophthalmology Elective Rotation | Summer |
| 660, Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-4 Student Ophthalmology Elective Rotations | Summer |
Directed Student Learning
| Supervised Teaching Activity | 2007 - 2014 |
| Course Director for M-3 and M-4 Medical Student Elective in Ophthalmology | 2006 - 2015 |
Residency Training
| Family Medicine PGY-2's, Subspecialty/Activity Director | 2011 - 06/2014 |
| Emergency Medicine, Subspecialty/Activity Director | 2009 - Present |
| Ophthalmology, Program Director | 2007 - 06/2015 |
| Ophthalmology, Assoc. Program Director | 2005 - 12/2006 |
| Ophthalmology, Attending Physician | 2003 - Present |
| Ophthalmology, Attending Physician | 2003 - Present |
| Ophthalmology Resident Clinic, Subspecialty/Activity Director | 2003 - Present |