Kyle T. Lewis, MD
Professor
Department:
SOM-Ophthalmology
Email:
klewis@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5020
Biography
Kyle Lewis, MD, Associate Professor, is a board-certified Ophthalmologist specializing in Oculoplastic Surgery. Dr. Lewis is a native of Jackson, MS, and after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, attended medical school, internship, and residency in Ophthalmology at UMMC. Dr. Lewis then completed fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Lewis is active in the teaching and training of Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT, and Plastic Surgery residents and fellows, in the field of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Lewis is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASOPRS). Dr. Lewis and his wife (an ENT surgeon) live in Jackson with their four children and enjoy spending their free time with them.
Education
| University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surger | 2011 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Ophthalmology | 2010 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Medicine | 2006 |
| University of Southern Mississippi, BS, Biology | 2002 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, ASOPRS | |
| Certification, American Board of Ophthalmology | 10/2012 - Present |
| Licensure, Medical License, MS state board of medical licensure | 07/2011 - 06/2012 |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology | 07/2017 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Assistant Professor, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology | 08/2011 - 06/2017 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Lewis KT Endoscopic surgery in Graves’ Orbitopathy Spring 2014 ENT Update | 2016 |
| Lewis KT Case Presentation: Vision Loss from Chronic Sinusitis Article in Spring 2014 ENT Update | 2016 |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Seeing Red - Oculofacial considerations when evaluating the chronically red eye, UMMC Ophthalmology Update Meeting, UMMC | 08/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, A case of epibulbar conjunctival neurofibroma, UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, UMMC | 06/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Monocular precautions - A Quality Improvement Project, UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, UMMC | 06/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Update on Graves' Orbitopathy, UMMC Endocrinology, UMMC | 01/2019 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Dacryoadenitis - evaluation and management, UMMC Ophthalmology Update conference, UMMC | 08/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Changes in peripapillary blood vessel density in graves' orbitopathy after orbital decompression surgery as measured by optical coherence tomography angiography., UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, UMMC | 06/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia presenting as proptosis, UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, UMMC | 06/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, A case of bilateral blindness secondary to cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompromised patient, UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, UMMC | 06/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Graves' Orbitopathy for ENT's, UMMC ENT, UMMC | 05/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Around the Clock Eyelid Reconstruction, UMMC Plastic Surgery, UMMC | 02/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, A case of delayed onset anterior uveitis and macular edema in a patient taking Cobimetinib for malignant melanoma, UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, UMMC | 06/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Case series: Complete inferior rectus transection secondary to orbital floor blowout fracture, UMMC Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, UMMC | 06/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Malignant Lesions of the Eyelid and Eyelid Reconstruction, UMMC Dermatology, UMMC | 11/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, No More Tears: Advances in Lacrimal Surgery, UMMC Ophthalmology, Ridgeland, MS | 08/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Periorbital approaches to the facial skeleton, UMMC ENT, ENT Cadaver Lab | 07/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Management of Ophthalmic and Periorbital Trauma, UMMC OMFS, OMFS conference room | 04/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Management of Ophthalmic and Periorbital Trauma, UMMC Grenada lecture series, UMMC Grenada | 05/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Update on Graves' Orbitopathy, Dept of Endocrinology, UMMC | 04/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Ophthalmic Trauma for the Non-Ophthalmologist, Dept of Plastic Surgery, UMMC | 2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, From Google Glass to OCT Angiography; Applications for Technology in Oculoplastic Surgery, Ophthalmology Update Lecture, UMMC | 08/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Initial Management of Ophthalmic and Periocular Trauma, North Trauma Care Region - Trauma Conference, Tupelo, MS | 02/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Update on Graves' Orbitopathy, Dept of Endocrinology, UMMC | 2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Graves' Orbitopathy, A grave diagnosis?, Ophthalmology Update Lecture, UMMC | 08/2013 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Around the clock eyelid reconstruction, Dept of Plastic Surgery, UMMC | 03/2013 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Basic Eyelid Malposition, Ophthalmology Update Lecture, UMMC | 08/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Ophthalmic Diseases, Meqdowbrook Church Wellness Seminar, Jackson, MS | 05/2012 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Involutional Ptosis, Diagnosis and Management, State of the Art in Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery, Atlanta, GA | 04/2012 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Evaluation and Treatment of Lower Eyelid Laxity and Ectropion, State of the Art in Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery, Atlanta, GA | 04/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Periocular Trauma, Oral-Maxillofacial Grand Rounds, University of MS Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 03/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Periorbital Manifestations of Systemic Disease, CME Cruise | 03/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Malignant Lesions of the Eyelids, Ophthalmology Update 2011, Hilton Hotel & Convention Center, Jackson, MS | 08/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Thyroid Eye Disease and Its Association with Myasthenia Gravis, UPMC Grand Rounds | 09/2010 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Marvin Quickert Thesis Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons | 2017 |
| Consultant of the Year Award, UMMC ENT Dept | 2015 |
| AOA - Faculty inductee, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society | 2014 |
| ACS - Fellow inductee, American College of Surgeons | 2014 |
| Teacher of the Year Award, UMMC Ophthalmology | 2012 |
| Chief Resident, UMMC Dept. of Ophthalmology | 2010 |
| Ophthalmology Academic Honor Award, University of Mississippi Department of Ophthalmology | |
| Ophthalmology Academic Honor Award, University of Mississippi Department of Ophthalmology | |
| Samuel B. Johnson Research Award, University of Mississippi Department of Ophthalmology | |
| Ophthalmology Honor Award, University of Mississippi Department of Ophthalmology | |
| College of Science and Technology Scholar Award, University of Southern Mississippi | |
| Eagle Scout Award |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons, Fellow | 2017 - Present |
| Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, Member | 2014 - 2018 |
| American College of Surgeons, Member | 2014 - 2020 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Member | 2014 - Present |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member | 2007 - Present |
Committee Service
| Merit Health Madison Medical Executives Committee, Member | 2021 - Present |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS, Member | 2016 - 2018 |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-EXECUTIVE, Member | 2014 - 2021 |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE, Member | 2014 - Present |
| UMMC Periop Svc DSC sub-committee, Vice Chair | 2014 - 2018 |
| UMMC DSC Unit Practice Council, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| Ambulatory Revenue Cycle Committee, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| Ambulatory service excellence committee, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-SPACE, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2012 - 2018 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-ADMISSIONS FILE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2012 - 2015 |
Community Service
| Aided needy church members during COVID, Took food, groceries, and bus fare to needy members of the church without transportation and while quarantined during COVID-19 | 06/2020 - Present |
| Backpacks for JPS, Brought supplies and food to pack into backpacks for needy JPS students | 07/2019 - 07/2019 |
| Oculoplastic and ENT Surgical Mission to Guatemala with UMMC residents | 11/2017 - 11/2017 |
| Charitable housing renovation, Assisted in renovating a house that is offered to needy or homeless families that are going through difficult times or are in transition. | 10/2016 - 10/2016 |
| Daniel Ministry - community outreach through manual labor / home repairs, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Stewpot Community Services, Served lunch to homeless population of Jackson | 07/2011 - Present |
Other Service
| Ophthalmology, Quality officer, department of ophthalmology | 2019 - Present |
| Peer reviewed academic journal reviewer | 11/2017 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lab, Lab Director, Suture Lab for Ophthalmology Residents | Spring 2021 - 2021 |
| Medicine, Course, Lab Presenter, M2 Neuroscience Course | Fall 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Course, Attending, Oculoplastic Surgery clinical rotation for Plastic Surgery Residents | Annual 2018 |
| Medicine, Course, Attending, Oculoplastic surgery rotation for Mohs fellowship | Annual 2018 |
| Medicine, Lab, Lab Presenter, ENT Cadaver Lab | Annual 2014 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, Oculoplastic surgery clinical rotation for ENT residents | Annual 2014 |
| Medicine, Course, Facilitator, Ophthalmology rotation for M3 students | Annual 2012 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Ophthalmology OKAP review | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Nasolacrimal system and epiphora | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lab, Lecturer, Suturing Basics | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Periocular Reconstruction | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Lesions of the Eyelids | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Periorbital trauma | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Blepharoplasty and Ptosis | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Eyelid Malposition | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Eyelid Anatomy | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Orbital Neoplasms | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Thyroid Eye Disease | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Non-Neoplastic Orbital Diseases | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Orbital trauma | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Orbital anatomy and surgical approaches | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Diagnostic Imaging - evaluating orbital disorders | Annual 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Facilitator, Introduction to ophthalmology for M1/M2 students | Annual 2011 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Director, Oculoplastic lecture series | Annual 2011 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor | 2011 - Present |
Fellows supervised
| UMMC Mohs dermatology fellowship program, Preceptor, 4 fellows supervised | 07/2018 - Present |
Residency Training
| UMMC Plastic Surgery, Attending Physician | 2018 - Present |
| UMMC Otolaryngology, Attending Physician | 2014 - Present |
| UMMC Ophthalmology, Attending Physician | 2011 - Present |
| University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Training Faculty | 2010 - 06/2011 |