Kimberly W. Crowder, MD
Specialties: Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, Ocular Trauma
Gender: Female
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.
Practice Locations
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Lakeland Medical - UMMC
764 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, Flowood, MS 39232 View Location |
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UMMC Colony Park North
124 UMMC Way, Ridgeland, MS 39157 View Location |
Accepted Insurance Plans
The University of Mississippi Medical Center accepts all plans, but may not be an in-network provider with your plan. We encourage you to contact your insurer and ask if the plan is in network with UMMC. Always contact your insurance carrier for specific coverage information.
Network Participation - 2026
MississippiCAN and CHIP [Managed Care programs promulgated by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid]
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- Magnolia Health (Centene)
- TrueCare
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace [Individual plans offered on healthcare.gov]
- Ambetter from Magnolia Health (Centene)
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- UHC Marketplace (Madison only)
Medicare Advantage
- Devoted Health Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP
- HealthSpring Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
- Humana: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- WellCare (Centene) Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
Commercial - Group and Individual
- Aetna Plans: PPO, HMO [Includes all facilities except UMMC Madison]
- BCBSMS Plans: BlueCardPPO, State Health Plan (AHS), Federal Employee Plan (FEP)
- Cigna Plans: PPO, HMO
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO (Includes plans administered by UMR, UnitedHealth Group's wholly owned third-party administrator (TPA) subsidiary)
Transplant Only Networks
- Optum Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, VAD
- Emerging Therapy Solutions (ETS) Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
- Interlink Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T
- Celtic Plans: Ambetter, WellCare, Magnolia Health MississippiCAN, Magnolia Health CHIP • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT
- Cigna Lifesource Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
Dental
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Vision
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Rental Networks (Utilized by self-funded employer group plans and third-party administrators (TPAs))
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN) [If MPCN is present on a Member/Subscriber ID, all UMMC facilities and providers are in-network regardless of TPA.]
- First Choice Health Plan
- Claritev (formerly Multiplan)
- Zelis
Government Programs
- Humana Military Plan: Tricare
- United Healthcare Plan: Veterans Affairs Community Care Networks
Plans and Payors UMMC is not in-network with as of April 1, 2026
- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
Education
| Board Certification: | Ophthalmology |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Department Chair, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2015 - Present |
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 |
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 |