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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER TO DIVE

Dr. Mallette is a homegrown Jacksonian. After a pivot from Vanderbilt with plans to be a lawyer to pre-med at Millsaps focused on medicine, Mallette had major influences along the journey.

The switch from law to ophthalmology was a surprise for some. "My Dad was an attorney and everybody I knew was going to law school but I always had medicine in the back of my head so I decided better late than never to dive." Dr. Mallette recalls.

Dr. Mallette completed a residency in ophthalmology after medical school at the University of Mississippi. Then his wife got accepted for a preventive medicine residency at Hopkins, Mallette said to her, "I can't get into Hopkins." But they saw it differently. Hopkins requested Mallette come for a visit and soon after he was studying under Dr. David Guyton and Dr. Walter Stark. Two fellowships were completed at Johns Hopkins. "I came back to Jackson to do cornea work and specialize in pediatric work. I do complex anterior segment work," says Dr. Mallette, "but I love to learn so I decided to go to Millsaps for an MBA. Never too late."

In 2005, Dr. Mallette joined Jackson Eye Associates and has enjoyed treating patients that really need him. Mallette expresses, "I like treating the really difficult cases, really sick patients. The gratitude from all my patients for the care is amazing, especially when some of them know they may not do well. I think that they respond to the effort that you put into their care."

Dr. Mallette cites that the Jackson Eye Associates difference is the physicians, staff, and commitment to their patients' care. "What we offer is a place where we provide the specialization patients need alongside the commitment of care patients deserve."

IT'S ALL ABOUT BALANCE

Choosing ophthalmology for Dr. Browning seemed like a perfect fit. "I enjoy the balance of seeing patients in the clinic as well as performing surgeries and getting the opportunity to improve and preserve a patient's vision."

I JUST LIKE WHAT I DO

Professionally speaking, he enjoys the relationships he builds with his patients, adding “I just like what I do. I've been in practice for over 40 years now and several of those patients have been with me since the first year. I am able to follow my patients long-term.”

IT'S A CHALLENGE I LIKE

As a young boy growing up in Macon, Mississippi, John McVey spent hours on end tinkering. He loved to build and fix things, and particularly, small things and small parts. He found joy in the tinkering and success in the ability to make things work. Now, Dr. John McVey, is still tinkering but in a very specialized way, helping his pediatric ophthalmology patients improve their quality of eyesight.

DR. McGUFFEY TEACHES AT ASCRS

Our own JEA physician, Dr. Daniel McGuffey, recently helped teach a wet lab on advanced lens fixation techniques at the annual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) meeting alongside his mentor, Dr. Kamran Riaz. *<br>* *<br>* Photo: Dr. McGuffey 2nd from right; Dr. Riaz 6th from left

IT'S CARE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL

Taylor Smith, M.D. chose ophthalmology because it is a field where results show up quickly for patients. "You get to help people and see your results pretty quickly. It's interesting to follow people for years and get to see their kids and their family members and their friends. It's a rewarding profession," explains Dr. Smith.

WHEN THEY'RE HAPPY, I'M HAPPY

His extensive schooling and varied locales prepared Dr. Alex Whittington for a career in Comprehensive Eye Exams, Cataract Surgery and Eyelid Surgery but he is most happy when he is able to help give his patients restorative function.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONTACT LENSES

Our newest physician, [Charles D. McGuffey, M.D.](https://jacksoneye.com/physicians?30), is a specialist for Cornea & External Disease, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery. He is providing education for all our contact lens users.

THE EYE BANK OPENED MY EYES

Kenneth P. Toler, Jr., M.D., knew from his very first day in medical school exactly what he wanted to do for a career, and he hasn’t looked back since.

IT WAS PERFECT FOR ME AND I LOVE IT

Take a pinch of the Mississippi Delta. Add a generous heaping of a nurse’s heart.

THE COOLEST JOB IN THE WORLD

A second generation ophthalmologist, Dr. Mark G. Kosko knew from an early age his father’s calling would be his. “I remember praying to God at five years old that I could grow up to do what my dad did too,” he poignantly recalls. “I grew up around my father’s office. I saw him love what he did and I saw his patients love him right back. I just thought that was the coolest job in the world.”

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