King, Joseph D., M.D.
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. King is a clinician and leader. He is an assistant professor and vice chair of pediatric anesthesia at Children's Hospital of Mississippi, the states only pediatric hospital. Dr. King has an integral role in setting the clinical pace at Sanderson Children’s Hospital.
Dr. King is also a community leader, for example, as vice chair of Lanier High School's Health Science Academy advisory board, he helped develop strategy that links at-risk students to careers in healthcare.
Dr King was named vice chair of pediatric anesthesia in September of 2021 and has spearheaded the creation of the Sanderson Value Initiative, a comprehensive quality, patient satisfaction and cost containment program.
Before his appointment at UMMC in 2018, Dr. King was a founder and managing partner of a private practice(concierge) group in North Texas.
Dr. King received a degree in chemistry from The University of Virginia, his medical degree from Drexel University SOM, trained at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and completed a fellowship in pediatric anesthesia at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He completed a master's in health care management form The University of Texas in 2017 and is a graduate of Harvard's leadership development course for vice chairs of academic centers in October 2022
My Approach to Healthcare
Pediatric anesthesiologists are a critical and instrumental component for the safe and efficient care of children undergoing surgical procedures. The perioperative period is often anxiety provoking for parents and patients. My practice is centered upon delivering highly personalized patient care and building rapport with parents and patients to allay anxiety and concern. I strive to achieve highly personalized care by tailoring the anesthetic experience to each and every patient. This practice philosophy enabled me to achieve clinical excellence and build a concierge private practice. I have continued these practices during my tenure at UMMC.
Education
| Board Certification: | Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology |
| Fellowship: | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center |
| Internship: | Crozer Chester Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | Hahnemann University School Of Medicine |
| Residency: | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania |
Experience
Current Positions
| Vice Chair, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, 2500 N. State Street Jackson, MS 39216 | 09/2021 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, University of MS Medical Center, 2500 N. State Street, MS 39216 | 08/2018 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Diplomat Anesthesiology | 10/2004 - 12/2024 |
| Certification, Diplomat Pediatric Anesthesia, The American Board of Anesthesiology | 10/2013 - 12/2028 |
| Certification, BLS, American Heart Association | 07/2022 - 07/2024 |
| Certification, ACLS, American Heart Association | 07/2022 - 07/2024 |
| Certification, DEA Certificate, Department of Justice | |
| Licensure, Medical License, MS State Board of Medical Licensure |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Professionalsm Award, Department of Anesthesia | 2021 |
| Anesthesiologist of Year, Department of Otolaryngology | 2019 |