Practice Contact Information
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N State Street
Jackson
MS
39216
United States
Phone: 601-984-5160
Email: gjefferson@umc.edu
Web Site:
Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery
Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery
Biography/Statement
Gina D Jefferson, MD, FACS is a fellowship trained Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist and Microvascular Reconstructive surgeon. She is currently in practice at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences. In addition to ablative surgery, Dr. Jefferson enjoys the challenge of reconstructing surgical defects to aid patient restoration of speech, swallow and form. Her research focus is with respect to health disparities as this pertains to head and neck cancer as well as treatment outcomes.
Dr. Jefferson is also passionate about her role in academic medicine contributing to the education of future physicians and Otolaryngologist-Head & Neck Surgeons. She has earned the Faculty Teacher of the Year award and has served as Residency Program Director in the past.