Kelly A. Brister

Kelly Brister, MD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center's School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology and Endocrinology. A board-certified colorectal surgeon, she treats all facets of colorectal surgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques.

• Education: Mississippi College (undergraduate), University of Mississippi School of Medicine (MD).
• Training: General surgery residency and internship at UMMC, followed by a colorectal surgery fellowship at the University of South Florida.
• Certifications: ABS General Surgery QE and CE (2021), Mississippi Medical License (2020), Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (2019), and multiple surgical certifications including DaVinci Robotic Certification (2020).
• Honors: Division Teaching Award (2024), Administrative Chief Resident (2019), and recipient of the Robert E. & Margaret Shands Scholarship (2012).

She practices at UMMC Colony Park South in Ridgeland, MS, and accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial providers.