Danny R. Burgess, PhD
Specialties: Psychology
Gender: Male
Biography: Danny Burgess, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is the Director of the Center for Integrative Health. Dr. Burgess earned his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University. He then completed his internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, WI with a specialty in health psychology. Dr. Burgess has expertise in treating the psychological issues related to chronic medical conditions. He works with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and integrative care to help improve patients' lifestyle habits and overall health. Dr. Burgess is very active in giving presentations and seminars on a variety of topics, including lifestyle health behaviors, resiliency, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, burnout, and integrative medicine. Dr. Burgess is also involved in the psychology and psychiatry residency programs as a supervisor and didactic instructor.
Practice Locations
|
1
Office Annex I
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
|
2
Riverchase - UMMC
2550 Flowood Drive, Flowood, MS 39232 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
| Fellowship: | University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics |
| Internship: | University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics |
| Medical Education: | Auburn University |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 08/2016 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Licensed Psychologist--Mississippi, Mississippi Board of Psychology | 02/2010 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Faculty Clinical Mentor Award, UMMC Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior--Psychology Division | 2025 |
| Jackson Free Clinic Impact Award, Jackson Free Clinic | 2024 |
| Class of 2023 Long Coat Ceremony Keynote Speaker, UMMC School of Medicine | 2023 |
| Associated Student Body Leadership: Faculty Healthcare Award, UMMC Associated Student Body | 2019 |
| Methodist Rehabilitation Center Employee of the Quarter, Methodist Rehabilitation Center | 2010 |
| Department of Psychology Graduate Student Teaching Assistant of the Year, Auburn University | 2007 |
| Most Helpful Graduate Student of Psychology Department, Auburn University | 2003 |
| Undergraduate Psychology Student of the Year, University of Southern Mississippi | 2001 |