David Laird, MD

Education

Residency

University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Medical School

Emory University School of Medicine

Undergraduate School

Millsaps College

Board of Certification

American Board of Surgery

Bio

Dr. David Laird, who is board certified in general surgery, is a medical graduate of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. His internship in general surgery was at Methodist Hospitals of Memphis; his residency was at the UT School of Medicine in Memphis. A major in the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Laird moved to Jackson after serving as the Chief of Surgical Services at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, N.M. His experience includes the full scope of general surgery and extensive endoscopy experience. He also had in depth trauma training at the Presley Memorial Trauma Center in Memphis.
The employees of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital selected Dr. Laird as the 2007 Guest Excellence Doctor of the Year. The award is based on the physician’s care and concern for patients, professionalism, integrity, respect for other health care professionals, and willingness to go beyond the scope of duty. Dr. Laird and his wife, Taylor, have three sons.