Peter B. Arnold

Dr. Peter B. Arnold is a **Professor of Surgery** and **Division Chief of Plastic Surgery** at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). He holds leadership roles including Associate Chief Medical Officer for Hospital Operations and Chief of Surgery at Merit Madison. His academic journey includes a BA in Psychology (Davidson College), PhD in somatosensory neurophysiology (University of Tennessee), and MD (Virginia Commonwealth University). He completed plastic surgery residency and chief residency at the University of Virginia.

**Research Interests**: Focus on complex wound reconstruction, burn care, microsurgery, and obesity-related surgical outcomes. His work spans anatomical studies, flap viability, and quality improvement in healthcare systems.

**Publications**: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and reviews, emphasizing wound healing innovations, telehealth access in burn care, and surgical techniques for obesity and oncology. Recent trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare accessibility and patient safety.

**Awards**: Recipient of the MSMA Doctor of Distinction (2013) and Raymond F. Morgan Research Award (2010).

**Teaching & Service**: Advised 3 medical students and supervised 4 plastic surgery fellows. Active in surgical training programs (e.g., Surgical Scholars Program) and institutional committees such as the Burn Services Business Plan and Trauma Committee.

**Labs/Teams**: Collaborates with the UMMC Wound Oversight Committee and Integra Hernia Advisory Board, contributing to clinical and translational research in reconstructive surgery.