William H. Black, MD
Specialties: Mohs Surgery
Gender: Male
Biography: William Black, MD, is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A native of Brandon, Mississippi, he was a Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude graduate of Millsaps College ('01), and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine ('08). He completed his dermatology residency at the University of South Florida and went on to complete fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Black was the first fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon at UMMC, and he has performed over 11,000 Mohs cases since joining the faculty. In 2018, Black started the first Mohs Micrographic Surgery fellowship in Mississippi and currently serves as fellowship program director. He is a frequent lecturer at local and national meetings and has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Black enjoys weight lifting and pickup basketball games. He loves to spend time with his wife Katie and two young daughters. He is an active member of the American College of Mohs Surgery and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, as well as the American Academy of Dermatology.
My Approach to Healthcare
My primary job is to remove skin cancers from sensitive areas in such a way that they will not return. Treating over 2,000 cancers per year, I do more of this work than any provider in Mississippi. My second job is to help patients heal in a functional and cosmetic manner. I take great pride in executing the method of wound repair that will result in the best outcome for each individual. And while we are a high-volume clinic, my team treats each patient with the respect and concern that we would want for our own family members.
Practice Locations
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Face and Skin Center - UMMC
201 Northlake Ave., Ridgeland, MS 39157 View Location |
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UMMC Colony Park North
124 UMMC Way, Ridgeland, MS 39157 View Location |
Accepted Insurance Plans
The University of Mississippi Medical Center accepts all plans, but may not be an in-network provider with your plan. We encourage you to contact your insurer and ask if the plan is in network with UMMC. Always contact your insurance carrier for specific coverage information.
Network Participation - 2026
MississippiCAN and CHIP [Managed Care programs promulgated by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid]
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- Magnolia Health (Centene)
- TrueCare
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace [Individual plans offered on healthcare.gov]
- Ambetter from Magnolia Health (Centene)
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- UHC Marketplace (Madison only)
Medicare Advantage
- Devoted Health Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP
- HealthSpring Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
- Humana: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- WellCare (Centene) Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
Commercial - Group and Individual
- Aetna Plans: PPO, HMO [Includes all facilities except UMMC Madison]
- BCBSMS Plans: BlueCardPPO, State Health Plan (AHS), Federal Employee Plan (FEP)
- Cigna Plans: PPO, HMO
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO (Includes plans administered by UMR, UnitedHealth Group's wholly owned third-party administrator (TPA) subsidiary)
Transplant Only Networks
- Optum Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, VAD
- Emerging Therapy Solutions (ETS) Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
- Interlink Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T
- Celtic Plans: Ambetter, WellCare, Magnolia Health MississippiCAN, Magnolia Health CHIP • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT
- Cigna Lifesource Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
Dental
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Vision
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Rental Networks (Utilized by self-funded employer group plans and third-party administrators (TPAs))
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN) [If MPCN is present on a Member/Subscriber ID, all UMMC facilities and providers are in-network regardless of TPA.]
- First Choice Health Plan
- Claritev (formerly Multiplan)
- Zelis
Government Programs
- Humana Military Plan: Tricare
- United Healthcare Plan: Veterans Affairs Community Care Networks
Plans and Payors UMMC is not in-network with as of April 1, 2026
- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
Education
| Board Certification: | Dermatology; Dermatology, Procedural Dermatology |
| Fellowship: | University of Texas Southwestern Medical School |
| Internship: | University of South Florida |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Residency: | University of South Florida |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 07/2013 - Present |
| Program Director of Mohs Fellowship, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2018 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Subspecialty Board Certification, American Board of Dermatology | 10/2021 - 12/2031 |
| Certification, Board Certification, American Board of Dermatology | 2013 - 12/2022 |
| Licensure, State of Mississippi, Medical Licensing Board | 07/2013 - 06/2018 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Trailblazer Teaching Award, Univ of MS SOM Office of Medical Education | 2019 |
| Faculty Teaching Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Dermatology | 2015 |
| Magna cum laude graduate (#2 class rank), UMMC School of Medicine | 2008 |
| "Medical Reunion" full tuition scholarship, UMMC School of Medicine | 2007 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha junior inductee, UMMC School of Medicine | 2007 |
| Preventive Medicine Award, UMMC School of Medicine | 2006 |
| Pathology Award, UMMC School of Medicine | 2006 |
| Physiology Award, UMMC School of Medicine | 2005 |
| President's Fellowship, Georgia Institute of Technology | 2002 |
| Phi Beta Kappa inductee, Millsaps College | 2001 |