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.

How to Find Us

You can reach us in several ways. Call our offices at 731-664-7395 or toll free at 800-372-8259 if you live outside of Madison County. Our fax number is 731-664-0057. You also can email us at office@jacksonsurgical.com.

Directions

Jackson Surgical Associates, was heavily damaged in the February 5, 2008, tornadoes that struck Jackson, Tennessee. We are temporarily located inside Medical Specialty Clinic at 27 Medical Center Drive while we rebuild our clinic at 395 Hospital Blvd. in Jackson. The temporary clinic site is off Skyline Drive near Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.