A native Jacksonian and graduate of Jackson Academy with honors prior to completing his undergraduate degree at Mississippi State University, Dr. Bennett earned his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

He then completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in cardiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center prior to earning additional credentials for interventional cardiology.

Under the guidance of Dr. David Faxon, a pioneer in the angioplasty arena during it's development in the 1970's and former President of the American Heart Association,he completed his fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University of Chicago.

During this time he was also fortunate enough to gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral vascular disease (PAD).This allowed him to become board certified in interventional cardiology with additional credentials as a diplomate of Endovascular Medicine by the American Board of Vascular Medicine.

He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

He has assisted Dr. Crowder in becoming more active in nationwide clinical trials for interventional procedures since joining the Jackson Heart Clinic and has been appointed the Director of the Peripheral Vascular Lab at the Mississippi Heart Institute. He currently also serves as the chairman of the Cardiovascular Services section at the St. Dominic's Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Bennett and his family are members of the Cathedral of St. Andrews and reside in Jackson. He enjoys all things Mississippi to include sports,outdoor events,and home cooking.

J. Gray Bennett, M.D.