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Pediatricians Accepting UnitedHealthcare in Jackson, MS

21 verified pediatricians in Jackson, Mississippi accept UnitedHealthcare. Profiles cover focus areas including Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Common hospital affiliations include University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock, and North Austin Medical Center.

Joseph Majure

Joseph Majure, M.D.

Professor, Pediatrics; Suzanne T. Miller Chair of Pediatric Pulmonology; Division Chief, Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS30+ years
Pediatric Pulmonology
Anne Yates

Anne Yates, M.D.

Division Chief, Allergy/Immunology

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Jagdish Desai

Jagdish Desai, M.D.

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Charles Spencer

Charles Spencer, MD

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Pediatric Rheumatology
Jessica Perkins

Jessica Perkins, MD

Director, Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Training Program

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Scott Simpson

Scott Simpson, MD

Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology; Medical Director, Pediatric Non-Invasive Imaging; Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS15+ years
Pediatric Cardiology
Betty Herrington

Betty Herrington, MD

Division Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology; Professor, Department of Pediatrics; Director, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS30+ years
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Phyllis Bishop

Phyllis Bishop, M.D.

Chief, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology; Paul Parker Chair of Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Michael Nowicki

Michael Nowicki, M.D.

Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS30+ years
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Mehul Dixit

Mehul Dixit, MD DM

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Pediatric Nephrology
Pradeep Alur

Pradeep Alur, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Lisa Didion

Lisa Didion, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics; Chief Medical Officer, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Naznin Dixit

Naznin Dixit, MD DM

Professor and Chief, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Pediatric Endocrinology
David Josey

David Josey, M.D.

Division Chief, Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS20+ years
Pediatric Pulmonology
Charles Gaymes

Charles Gaymes, M.D.

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS30+ years
Pediatric Cardiology
David Sawaya

David Sawaya, MD

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Sabahat Afshan

Sabahat Afshan, M.D.

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Sajani Tipnis

Sajani Tipnis, MD

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Ashley Villarreal

Ashley Villarreal, MD

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS9 years
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Catherine Gordon

Catherine Gordon, M.D.

Pediatrics

Jackson, MS20+ years
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these pediatricians accept UnitedHealthcare?
Each profile on this page lists UnitedHealthcare among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What UnitedHealthcare plans do these pediatricians accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact UnitedHealthcare plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a pediatrician that takes UnitedHealthcare?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Then verify the specific UnitedHealthcare plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these pediatricians accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.