Dr. Kimberly Crowder M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2500 North State Street Jackson Mississippi, 39216About
Dr. Kimberly Crowder is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Crowder specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Crowder can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Crowder can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
University of Mississippi
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1999
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Residency Program Director, University of Mississippi Medical Center -
Awards
- Attendant of the Year, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
Internships
- University of Mississippi
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
- Mentors, Husband, and Father
Hobbies / Sports
- 3 Children, Family Activities
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Ophthalmology
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