Kevin M. Mays, MD
Specialties: Cataract Surgery
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr Kevin Mays grew up in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but moved to South Carolina to pursue his undergraduate degree double majoring in Biology and Chemistry. He attended medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and graduated magna cum laude.
He has a passion for teaching and was a tutor throughout high school, undergrad, and medical school; he even taught an MCAT preparatory course for a nation-leading test prep service.
He enjoys automotive repair, woodworking, circuitry, and video games. He also likes to hike, lift weights, and play board games.
He and his wife have two children and have chosen to raise a family in the Jackson metro.
My Approach to Healthcare
I strive to provide patient-centered complete eyecare to the patients of Mississippi and surrounding areas.
Education
| Board Certification: | Ophthalmology |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Director, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, UMMC Department of Ophthalmology | 07/2021 - Present |
| Staff Ophthalmologist, G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center | 07/2021 - Present |
| Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, UMMC Department of Ophthalmology | 07/2021 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, State of Mississippi Medical License | 07/2021 - Present |
| Certification |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| UMMC Department of Ophthalmology Teacher of the Year Award, UMMC Department of Ophthalmology | 2023 |
| UMMC Department of Ophthalmology Resident Research Day Best Presentation Award, UMMC Department of Ophthalmology | 2021 |
| James Stallworth Student Scholar Award, University of South Carolina School of Medicine | 2017 |
| USC School of Medicine Academic Scholarship, USC School of Medicine | 2013 |
| Gloria Godfrey Jones Outstanding Tutor, Winthrop University | 2012 |