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 indepth 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.

Treatment Information

General Surgery

As general surgeons, we do a variety of surgical procedures, including treating gallbladder disease, hemorrhoids, colon problems, and peripheral vascular problems; repairing hernias; placing ports for dialysis; and removing breast masses.

Hospitals

Jackson Surgical physicians can perform your surgery at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Prescriptions

Prescription refills can be made over the telephone only during regular office hours when we have immediate access to your medical records.

Emergencies

Our physicians are on call 24 hours a day. If you have an emergency during the working day, our staff will advise you whether to meet your physician at our clinic or at the hospital emergency room. After hours, you can call our office answering service, which will contact the physican on call, or you can go to the hospital emergency room and the hospital will contact our physician on call.