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University of Mississippi Medical Center

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The University of Mississippi Medical Center, founded in 1955, is located in Jackson, Mississippi. With 722 inpatient beds, it is the state´s largest hospital and only academic medical center. UMMC has received recognition for specialties like Cancer Care, Nephrology, and urology. The hospital is known for its Level I trauma center, children´s hospital, and organ transplant program.

NPI Number : 1154317527

2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216

(601) 984-1000

www.umc.edu

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Departments

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Neurology

Pulmonology

Pediatrics

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Radiology

Oncology

Orthopedics

Ophthalmology

Dentistry

Psychiatry

Pathology

Dermatology

Otolaryngology

Appointment Information

Department	Appointment Options
General	- Call (888) 815-2005 to schedule - Online appointment requests available - Same-day appointments often available - Walk-ins accepted but appointments preferred
ENT	- Call (601) 984-5160 for same-day appointments - Open Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-3:30pm
Specialty Clinics	- Use online appointment request form - Call specific clinic directly - Referrals may be required
Urgent Care	- Walk-in visits accepted - Open 7 days a week

Visiting Hours

Department	Visiting Hours	Visitors Allowed	Scheduling Options
Adult ICU	6am-8pm weekdays, 7am-7pm weekends/holidays	2 visitors at a time	Walk-in
Ambulatory Clinics	Regular clinic hours	2 visitors per patient	Phone: 888-815-2005
Children´s Hospital	24/7	4 visitors, including guardians	Walk-in
Emergency Department	24/7	1 visitor per patient	Walk-in
Inpatient Rooms	6am-8pm weekdays, 7am-7pm weekends/holidays	4 visitors at a time	Walk-in
Labor & Delivery	24/7	2 visitors	Walk-in
Surgery/Procedure Areas	Regular hours	2 visitors in waiting room	Phone: 888-815-2005

Important Doctors

University of Mississippi Medical Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Area of Expertise
LouAnn Woodward, MD	Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine	Executive Leadership, Academic Medicine
Alan Jones, MD	Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs	Clinical Operations
Brian Rutledge, PhD	Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff	Administration, Strategic Planning
Caroline Compretta, PhD	Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research	Research Administration
Dodie McElmurray	Chief Executive Officer, University and Community Hospitals	Hospital Operations
Frank Lenior	Chief Human Resources Officer	Human Resources Management
Guy Giesecke	Chief Executive Officer, Children´s and Women´s Hospitals	Pediatric and Women´s Health Services
Jennifer Sinclair	Chief Financial Officer	Financial Management
Jonathan Wilson	Chief Administrative Officer	Administrative Operations
Kevin Yearick	Chief Information Officer	Information Technology
Kristina Cherry, DNP	Chief Nursing Executive	Nursing Leadership
Lisa Didion, MD	Chief Medical Officer	Medical Affairs
Loretta Jackson-Williams, MD, PhD	Vice Dean for Medical Education, School of Medicine	Medical Education
Marc Rolph	Executive Director of Communications and Marketing	Communications, Marketing
Natalie Gaughf, PhD	Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs	Academic Administration
Sara Gleason, MD	Assistant Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs	Clinical Services
Scott Rodgers, MD	Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs	Academic Affairs
William Smith	General Counsel	Legal Affairs

Average Salary

Department	Service	Average Cost	Notes
Cardiology	Basic Consultation	$200-$400	Varies based on complexity
Cardiology	Echocardiogram	$1,000-$2,000	Includes interpretation
Cardiology	Angioplasty	$28,000-$40,000	Depends on stent type
Oncology	Initial Consultation	$300-$500	Includes treatment planning
Oncology	Chemotherapy (per session)	$1,000-$5,000	Varies by drug regimen
Oncology	Radiation Therapy (full course)	$20,000-$50,000	Depends on number of sessions
Neurology	Basic Consultation	$250-$450	May require follow-ups
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$1,500-$3,000	With and without contrast
Orthopedics	Initial Consultation	$200-$400	Excludes imaging
Orthopedics	Total Knee Replacement	$30,000-$50,000	Includes hospital stay
Outpatient	General Check-up	$150-$300	Basic lab work included
Outpatient	Minor Surgery	$2,000-$5,000	e.g. Hernia repair

Support Programs for Patients

Program/Service	Description
Financial Assistance Policy	Discounts range from 5% to 100% based on family size and income
Home Care Services	At-home nurses, home health aides, physical/occupational therapists
Palliative Care	Inpatient consultation for patients with serious illness
Center for Telehealth	Remote patient monitoring for chronic disease management
Social Work Services	Help coordinate home care and other support services
Children´s of Mississippi	Specialized pediatric care and clinics statewide
AccessOne Patient Financing	Zero-interest and low-interest payment plans

Payment Plans

Payment Plan Option	Details
AccessOne Payment Plans	0% interest plans available Flexible low-interest payment plans Lower minimum monthly payments
Customized Payment Options	All patients accepted Easy enrollment No credit reporting No hidden fees
Payment Methods	Online payments Phone payments Check payments Auto-pay option
Consolidated Billing	Combine multiple family member statements into one payment plan

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Ambetter

Cigna

Humana

Medicaid

Medicare

Molina Healthcare

Tricare

United Healthcare

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Counseling Services
Financial Arrangements Office	- Assists self-pay patients with outpatient services - Determines eligibility for financial medical assistance - Calculates required deposits before services - Located in UMC Outpatient Surgery Pavilion - Hours: Monday-Friday, 7AM-6PM - Phone: 806-775-9045 or 1-866-888-3267
Resource Assistance Department	- Assists self-pay inpatients - Determines financial medical assistance eligibility - Helps with application processes - Screens for Lubbock County Medical Indigent Program - Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM - Phone: 806-775-9014 or 1-800-383-8039
Patient Accounting Department	- Answers billing and insurance questions - Sets up monthly payment plans - Phone: 806-761-0878 or 1-800-528-6033 - Office: 309 N. Slide Road
Health Care Benefit Coordinators	- Provide estimates by phone - Screen patients for assistance programs - Phone: 601-815-9430

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation	Details
Physical Accessibility	- Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities - Elevators - Accessible parking spaces
Assistive Devices	- Wheelchairs - Walkers - Crutches
Communication Aids	- Sign language interpreters - TTY/TDD devices - Large print materials
Priority Services	- Priority registration - Expedited appointments - Assistance with paperwork
Staff Training	- Disability awareness training - Inclusive care practices - Communication techniques

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Cardiology	- Remote cardiac monitoring - Virtual follow-up visits - Online heart health education
Emergency Medicine	- TelEmergency consultations - Virtual triage
Endocrinology	- Remote glucose monitoring - Virtual diabetes management
General Medicine	- UMMC 2 You video visits - MyChart patient portal
Mental Health	- Telepsychiatry consultations - Online therapy sessions
Neurology	- TeleStroke services - Remote neurological assessments
Pediatrics	- Virtual school clinics - Remote pediatric consultations
Pulmonology	- Remote respiratory monitoring - Virtual COPD management

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Educational Programs
Anesthesiology	Clinical rotations, weekly lectures, grand rounds
Cardiology	Clinical rotations, conferences, hands-on training with cardiac procedures
Neurology	Clinical rotations, diagnostic studies, patient care experience
Pediatrics	Clinical rotations at Children´s of Mississippi hospital, specialty clinics
Research	Medical Student Research Program, research electives, poster presentations
Surgery	Clinical rotations, operating room experience, surgical skills training
Telehealth	Telemedicine training, remote patient monitoring experience

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project	Impact
Addictions	Center for Innovation and Discovery in Addictions (CIDA)	Comprehensive approach to addictive disorders research and treatment
Cardiology	Cytokine storm research in COVID-19 patients	Developing treatments to reduce lung damage in severe cases
Genetics	Multigenerational study of African-American and white Delta residents	Understanding how health disparities develop across generations
Infectious Diseases	Hydroxychloroquine clinical trial for COVID-19	Evaluating efficacy and safety for inpatient treatment
Neuroscience	Brain Wellness Flagship Constellation Program	Collaborative research on complex brain health challenges
Pharmacology	Development of opioid alternatives	Creating effective pain medications with lower addiction potential

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation	Professional Development Programs
Medicine	American Medical Association	Leadership Development Program
Dentistry	American Dental Association	Continuing Education Courses
Nursing	American Nurses Association	Nurse Leadership Institute
Pharmacy	American Society of Health-System Pharmacists	Residency Programs
Research	National Institutes of Health	Grant Writing Workshops
Student Affairs	Association of American Medical Colleges	Professional Development Seminars
Telehealth	American Telemedicine Association	Telehealth Certificate Programs

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Cardiology	Cardiovascular Certification	American Board of Internal Medicine
Dental Hygiene	Dental Hygiene Program	Commission on Dental Accreditation
Emergency Medicine	Emergency Medicine Residency	Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Health Informatics	Health Informatics and Information Management	Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
Medical Laboratory Science	Medical Laboratory Science Program	National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Medicine	Doctor of Medicine Program	Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Nursing	Nursing Programs (BSN, MSN, DNP)	Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Occupational Therapy	Occupational Therapy Program	Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Pharmacy	Doctor of Pharmacy Program	Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Physical Therapy	Physical Therapy Program	Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Radiologic Sciences	Radiologic Sciences Program	Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Nursing	Student Nurse Externship Program
Nursing	Student Nurse Technician positions
Medicine	Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
Pharmacy	Summer Internship Program
Various	Research shadowing/observation opportunities
Various	Research internships

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Cardiology	American Heart Association/American Stroke Association´s Get With The Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Emergency Medicine	SEC Faculty Achievement Award (Dr. Alan Jones, 2020)
Hospital-wide	Advanced Certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center from The Joint Commission
Hospital-wide	Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
Hospital-wide	Magnet designation for nursing excellence (4th consecutive time)
Nursing	Beacon Award for Excellence (8 units, gold or silver status)
Pediatrics	Best Children´s Hospital for Neonatology (U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025)
Specialty Care	Best Hospital for Ear, Nose & Throat Care (U.S. News & World Report, 7 consecutive years)
University of Mississippi Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center	Best Cancer Hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Program
Anesthesiology	Residency
Cardiology	Fellowship
Dermatology	Residency
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Medical Genetics	Residency
Medicine/Pediatrics	Residency
Neurology	Residency
Neurosurgery	Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Ophthalmology	Residency
Orthopedic Surgery	Residency
Otolaryngology	Residency
Pathology	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Plastic Surgery	Residency
Preventive Medicine	Residency
Psychiatry	Residency
Radiation Oncology	Residency
Radiology	Residency
Surgery	Residency
Urology	Residency

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Program
Anesthesiology	Residency
Cardiology	Fellowship
Dermatology	Residency
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Medical Genetics	Residency
Neurology	Residency
Neurosurgery	Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Ophthalmology	Residency
Orthopedic Surgery	Residency
Otolaryngology	Residency
Pathology	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Pediatrics/Internal Medicine	Combined Residency
Plastic Surgery	Residency
Preventive Medicine	Residency
Psychiatry	Residency
Radiation Oncology	Residency
Radiology	Residency
Surgery	Residency
Thoracic Surgery	Residency
Urology	Residency

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Services/Support for Uninsured Patients
Admissions	Financial assistance application available
Billing Office	Payment plans offered
Emergency Department	Emergency Care provided regardless of ability to pay
Financial Counseling	Assistance applying for Medicaid/Medicare
Outpatient Clinics	Sliding scale fees based on income
Pharmacy	Prescription assistance programs
Social Work	Referrals to community resources

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Partner/Collaboration
Cancer Research	Cancer Center and Research Institute
Cardiology	Cardiovascular-Renal Research Center
Clinical Trials	Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translation Science
Neuroscience	UMMC Neuro Institute
Obesity Research	Mississippi Center for Obesity Research
Perinatal Research	Mississippi Center of Excellence in Perinatal Research
Telehealth	Center for Telehealth
Translational Research	Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center
Women´s Health	Women´s Health Research Center

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Graduate Medical Education	Mentoring Academy for MCCTR-funded investigators and faculty
Medical School	Medical Student Research Program (MSRP)
School of Graduate Studies	Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	Personalized mentorship for residents (max 2 per year)
Health Administration	Doctorate program with mentoring for executive-level positions
Emergency Medicine	Residency mentorship program
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship mentorship

University of Mississippi Medical Center Nearest Places

Hotels

0.6 km

4.5

Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson Fondren Medical District

Free breakfast, Indoor pool, Free WiFi

0.8 km

4.4

Fairview Inn

Free WiFi, Restaurant, Bar

0.9 km

4.3

Residence Inn by Marriott Jackson The District at Eastover

Free breakfast, Outdoor pool, Fitness center

1.0 km

Best Western Plus Jackson Downtown-Coliseum

Free breakfast, Outdoor pool, Fitness center

1.0 km

3.9

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jackson Downtown - Coliseum

Free breakfast, Outdoor pool, Fitness center

1.0 km

3.7

Imperial Suites

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Fitness center

Florists and Gift Shops

0 km

4.2

University Hospital Gift Shop

Flowers, cards, gifts, toys, made-to-order gift baskets

0.1 km

Children´s of Mississippi Gift Shop

Children´s merchandise, logo items, toys, snacks, drinks

0.1 km

3.8

Meds and Threads

Pharmacy, scrubs, UMMC apparel, essential products

0.2 km

3.9

UMMC Bookstore

Medical books, instruments, scrubs, lab coats, UMMC products

0.8 km

4.5

Green Oak Florist

Floral arrangements, plants, gift baskets

0.9 km

4.3

A Daisy A Day

Fresh flowers, floral arrangements, gift delivery

Food and Restaurant

0.1 km

3.5

Subway

Sandwiches, Salads, Wraps

0.2 km

3.8

University Hospital Café

American, Cafeteria-style

0.3 km

3.7

Wiser Bistro

American, Café

0.4 km

4.1

Chick-fil-A

Fast Food, Chicken

0.8 km

4.3

Cups Espresso Cafe

Coffee, Pastries, Light Fare

1 km

4.4

Babalu

Tapas, Southern, Latin

Pharmacies

0 km

4.2

UMHC Care Clinic Pharmacy

On-site hospital pharmacy, prescription refills, specialty medications

0.2 km

3.9

University Pavilion Pharmacy

Outpatient pharmacy, prescription refills

0.8 km

Baptist Family Pharmacy

Prescription refills, over-the-counter medications

0.9 km

3.7

Walgreens

24-hour pharmacy, drive-thru, photo services

0.9 km

3.5

CVS Pharmacy

24-hour pharmacy, drive-thru, MinuteClinic

1 km

4.8

Farlows Pharmacy

Compounding pharmacy, medical equipment

Taxi and Transportation

0.8 km

4.2

Veterans Cab

24/7 taxi service, airport transfers

0.9 km

3.8

Yellow Cab

Taxi service, airport shuttles

0.7 km

Jackson Taxi

Local taxi rides, medical transportation

0.5 km

3.5

JTRAN

Public bus service, paratransit

On-demand

4.3

Uber

Ridesharing, food delivery

On-demand

4.1

Lyft

Ridesharing, scooter rentals

ATMs and Banks

0.1 km

BankPlus ATM

Walk-up ATM

0.2 km

3.8

Trustmark ATM

24/7 ATM

0.3 km

4.2

Mississippi Federal Credit Union

Full-service branch, ATM

0.4 km

3.9

Regions Bank ATM

Drive-up ATM

0.5 km

3.7

Cadence Bank ATM

24/7 ATM

0.6 km

4.1

Hope Credit Union

Full-service branch, ATM

Parking Lots

0.1 km

4.1

Garage A

Paid parking, 24/7 access

0.3 km

Garage C

1,085 parking spaces, connected to School of Dentistry

0.5 km

3.9

Garage D

Employee and student parking, EV charging stations

Shopping Malls

0.8 km

4.1

Jackson Medical Mall

Medical offices, retail stores, community services

0.9 km

4.3

Fondren Corner

Restaurants, boutiques, art galleries

1.0 km

3.9

Woodland Hills Shopping Center

Grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants

Stationery and Copying Services

0.8 km

4.3

UPS Store

Printing, copying, shipping, mailbox services

0.9 km

4.1

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Printing, copying, shipping, office supplies

1.0 km

Office Depot

Printing, copying, office supplies, tech services

Car Rental

0.5 km

4.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Economy cars, SUVs, trucks, vans

0.7 km

3.8

Hertz

Compact cars, luxury vehicles, specialty cars

0.9 km

3.9

Avis Car Rental

Sedans, convertibles, minivans

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

The positive aspect mentioned across reviews is the excellence of individual professionals such as Dr. CJ, who provided exemplary care during a complex quadruple bypass surgery. Patients and their families are appreciative of such dedicated healthcare providers.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

Numerous patients have expressed dissatisfaction with the hospital´s overall service. Common issues include poor nurse responsiveness, unclean facilities, significant delays in receiving medical attention, and a lack of communication. Additionally, some reviews mention unprofessional attitudes from staff, and instances of inadequate care leading to complications, such as infections.

Working Hours

Emergency Department

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Outpatient Services

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Diagnostic Radiology

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Laboratory Services

Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Department Phones

Department	Phone
General Information	(601) 984-1000
Patient Appointments	(888) 815-2005
Adult Emergency Room	(601) 984-1000
Children´s Emergency Room	(601) 984-1000
Children´s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders	(601) 984-4692
Central Billing Office	(601) 496-9303
Comment Line	(601) 815-4545
Outpatient Surgery Registration	(601) 984-2165
Patient Financial Services	(601) 984-4640
Police and Security Department	(601) 984-1360
Volunteer Services	(601) 984-2068
Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants - Urgent Care	(601) 815-7000

Language and Translation Services

English
Spanish
Choctaw
American Sign Language

University of Mississippi Medical Center

NPI Number : 1154317527

2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216

(601) 984-1000

www.umc.edu

Departments

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Neurology

Pulmonology

Pediatrics

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Radiology

Oncology

Orthopedics

Ophthalmology

Dentistry

Psychiatry

Pathology

Dermatology

Otolaryngology

Appointment Information

Visiting Hours

Important Doctors

Dr. Bret C Allen

Dr. Anthony Bradley Boland

Dr. William Thomas Brazier

Dr. Smart

Dr. Dodson

Dr. Choufani

Dr. Tsiouris

Dr. Kong

University of Mississippi Medical Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Average Salary

Support Programs for Patients

Payment Plans

Accepted Insurance Companies

Cost Consulting

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Digital Health Services

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Collaborative Research Projects

Professional Development Programs

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Internship and Observation Programs

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Hospital Research Collaborations

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

University of Mississippi Medical Center Nearest Places

Hotels

Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson Fondren Medical District

Fairview Inn

Residence Inn by Marriott Jackson The District at Eastover

Best Western Plus Jackson Downtown-Coliseum

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jackson Downtown - Coliseum

Imperial Suites

Florists and Gift Shops

University Hospital Gift Shop

Children´s of Mississippi Gift Shop

Meds and Threads

UMMC Bookstore

Green Oak Florist

A Daisy A Day

Food and Restaurant

Subway

University Hospital Café

Wiser Bistro

Chick-fil-A

Cups Espresso Cafe

Babalu

Pharmacies

UMHC Care Clinic Pharmacy

University Pavilion Pharmacy

Baptist Family Pharmacy

Walgreens

CVS Pharmacy