Kayla S. Robinson, MD

Kayla S. Robinson, MD

Specialties: Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, General Anesthesiology

Gender: Female

Biography: Kayla Robinson, MD, is an adult cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesiologist and assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

A Mississippi native, she attended The University of Alabama, obtaining a BS in Public Health, followed by a Master’s Degree in Biology/Medical Sciences from Mississippi College before earning her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine. She completed an anesthesiology residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she served as chief resident and received several awards, including Resident Of The Year, Citizenship Award, and Rotating Physician Of The Month in several subspecialties. She then completed a fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. She is a devoted member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) medical honor society, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), Mississippi Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA), and Society for Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA). She is a Diversity and Inclusion champion at UMMC. She enjoys all aspects of anesthesiology, but has a particular professional interest in adult cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, trauma, transplant anesthesia, and training the next generation of anesthesiologists.

My Approach to Healthcare

Patients are my compass, my North Star, and my guide in every sound decision that I make. My career would be meaningless without the wonderful patients that breathe life into it. The delivery of high quality, cost-effective, evidence-based, patient-centered care is my approach to healthcare for any and all who need it.

Education

Board Certification: Anesthesiology
Medical Education:Ross University School of Medicine

Experience

Current Positions

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, UMMC, Jackson, MS09/2025 - Present

Specialty Certification Licensure

Licensure, Medical License (Mississippi), Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure07/2025 - 06/2026
Certification, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), American Heart Association06/2024 - 06/2026
Certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), American Heart Association06/2024 - 06/2026

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Member, Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Medical Society
Chief Resident, UMMC Anesthesiology Residency Program
Citizenship Award, UMMC Anesthesiology Residency Program
Neuroscience ICU (NSICU) Rotating Physician of the Month
Highest Honors (summa cum laude), Dean’s Honor Roll, Dean’s List, Ross University School of Medicine
Scholarship Recipient, Eliza Ann Grier Scholarship, Ross University School of Medicine
Guest Speaker, HealthTalk WMBM AM 1490 Radio show with Dr. Nelson Adams III MD, FCOG
2nd Place, Best Abstract, Trauma Anesthesiology Conference (TASCON) 2023 Annual Meeting
Resident Of The Year, UMMC Anesthesiology Residency Program
Neurology Rotating Physician of the Month