Kenneth D. Vick

Dr. Kenneth D. Vick is a Professor at the School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, with dual appointments in the Department of Surgery and GV Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center since 2005. His clinical expertise spans General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery, supported by a Medical Doctorate from University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine and residencies at UMMC.

• Specialties: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery
• Current Roles: Faculty Senate member (2010–Present), Professor (2015–Present)

His research focuses on trauma surgery and sepsis risk analysis, particularly in genomic profiling for post-traumatic complications. Clinical work emphasizes minimally invasive bariatric procedures.

Notable awards include the James Powe Award for laparoscopic excellence, SAGES Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Surgeon Award, and recognition as Best Faculty at UMMC (2011).

He has participated in competitive surgical research forums, including presenting a paper on gene profiles in trauma patients at risk of sepsis at the James D. Hardy Surgical Research Forum.