Mouayyad Zaza

Dr. Mouayyad Zaza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). Born in Syria and raised in Qatar, he completed his medical education at Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, followed by General Surgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital and fellowship in Acute Care Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Research Interests: His work focuses on surgical education, operative management of chest wall trauma, and healthcare process & quality improvement. He emphasizes patient-centered care, team leadership, and system efficiency optimization.

Education & Training:

• Medical Education: Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
• Internship: Methodist Hospital (Houston)
• Residency: Methodist Hospital (Houston)
• Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Certifications & Licensure:

• Mississippi State Medical License
• Certification in Surgical Critical Care (2019–Present)
• Certification in General Surgery (2017–2028)

Honors & Awards:

• Medical Student Teacher of the Year, Department of Surgery (2023)
• Best Visiting Lecturer, Department of Emergency Medicine (2022)

Clinical Practice: Joined UMMC’s Trauma and Critical Care division in late 2019. Practices at UMMC Colony Park South (Ridgeland, MS) and affiliated with Jackson and Madison Medicare plans.