MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has announced Joseph D. King, M.D., as Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology. Dr. King brings years of expertise and dedication to advancing patient care at Le Bonheur.
Dr. King joins Le Bonheur from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he served as Vice Chair and Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesia since 2018. A graduate of Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Dr. King completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He holds certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology in both anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesia.
As Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Dr. King will oversee the delivery of high-quality anesthesia services, enhance patient safety and foster innovation in pediatric care.
“I am incredibly excited to join the team in Memphis and at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital,” said Dr. King. “The opportunity to lead pediatric anesthesiology at such a distinguished institution is a privilege, and I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to provide exceptional care for our young patients.”
Dr. King received the Professionalism Award from the Department of Anesthesia in 2021 and was named Anesthesiologist of the Year by the Department of Otolaryngology in 2019. Dr. King is an active member of professional organizations, including the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and contributes to community initiatives, such as the Lanier High School Health Science Advisory Board.
In his free time King enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
About UT Health Science Center: The mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is transforming lives through collaborative and inclusive education, research, scholarship, clinical care, and public service. With six colleges – Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy – at its main campus in Memphis, in addition to educational and clinical campuses at major hospitals in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, and sites across the state, UT Health Science Center strives to fulfill its vision: Healthy Tennesseans. Thriving Communities. For more information, visit www.uthsc.edu. You can find the University of Tennessee Health Science Center on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
About Le Bonheur Children's: Le Bonheur Children’s, based in Memphis, Tenn., provides expert care for children in more than 45 pediatric subspecialties, encompassing robust community programs, a pediatric research institute and regional outpatient centers in Jackson, Tenn., Tupelo, Miss., and Jonesboro, Ark. Le Bonheur also features a 290-bed hospital in Memphis and a 21-bed satellite hospital within Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. As the primary pediatric teaching affiliate for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur trains more than 350 pediatricians and specialists each year. Nationally recognized, Le Bonheur has been named a U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital for 14 consecutive years and is a Magnet-designated facility, the ultimate credential for high-quality patient care and nursing excellence. For more information, please call (901) 287-6030 or visit lebonheur.org. Connect with us at facebook.com/lebonheurchildrens, x.com/lebonheurchild on Instagram at lebonheurchildrens.
