Muhammad O. Chohan, MD
Specialties: Adult Cranial Neurosurgery, Epilepsy, Oncology Neurosurgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Gender: Male
Biography: M. Omar Chohan, M.D., a board-certified neurosurgeon subspecializing in neuro-oncology and epilepsy surgery, joined the faculty of the UMMC Department of Neurosurgery in 2020 as an associate professor and has secondary appointments in neurology and radiation oncology. A native of Pakistan, he earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of New Mexico. Following residency, he gained extensive expertise in neurosurgical oncology while completing his fellowship training at the Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. Before joining UMMC, he was the Director of Neurosurgical Oncology, Co-Leader of the Neuro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Program and surgical director of the Epilepsy Program at UNM. He specializes in modern techniques such as brain mapping and intraoperative fluoroscopy and epilepsy surgery including resective, ablative and neuromodulation techniques. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling and spending time with his family.
My Approach to Healthcare
Practice Locations
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University Hospital - UMMC
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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UMMC Medical Pavilion
2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 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 - 2026MississippiCAN 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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: | Neurological Surgery |
| Fellowship: | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
| Internship: | University Of New Mexico Medical School |
| Medical Education: | Aga Khan University, Medical College |
| Residency: | University Of New Mexico Medical School |
Experience
Current Positions
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 06/2023 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street | 09/2020 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, New York Medical Licensure 2013-2015 | 08/2013 - 07/2015 |
| Licensure, New Mexico Medical Board | 02/2015 - 07/2024 |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 04/2020 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Neurological Surgery | 11/2018 - 12/2028 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| President's Invited Lecture (deferred due to pandemic), International Society for Intelligence Research | 2020 |
| Invited Plenary session, New Mexico Medical Society | 2018 |
| Visiting professor, New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities | 2014 |
| Best Scientific Paper, Annual Neuroscience Research Day, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM | 2014 |
| Outstanding Resident Leadership Award, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM | 2014 |
| Clinical Research Award, European Association of Neurological Surgeons/ AANS/CNS Tumor Section meeting, Tel Aviv, Israel | 2013 |
| Runner up, Annual Neuroscience Research Day, University of New Mexico, Department of Neurosurgery | 2012 |
| Invited Guest editor, “Novel Approaches to Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics", Journal of Alzheimer Disease (special issue) | 2008 |
| World Association of Alzheimer Disease Scientists (WAADS) Award, World Association of Alzheimer Disease Scientists | 2005 |
| Biology of Neural Stem Cell stimulation & Alzheimer Disease, New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, Albany, NY | 2004 |
| Research Travel Award, 4th Leiden International Medical Students Congress, Leiden, Netherlands | 2003 |
| Research Travel Award, 2nd Leiden International Medical Students Congress, Leiden, Netherlands | 2001 |