Pierre E. De Delva, MD
Specialties: Lung Cancers and Mesothelioma, Thoracic Surgery, Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
Gender: Male
Biography: Pierre de Delva, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and completed general and thoracic surgery training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard Medical School. In addition, he completed a minimally invasive esophageal surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He was recruited to UMMC to develop a general thoracic surgery and multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program in 2011.
Dr. de Delva is Section Chief of General Thoracic Surgery and holds several leadership positions in the Cancer Institute. He is State Chair of the Commission on Cancer and a member of the IRB. He is Associate Program Director of the cardiothoracic fellowship program and has received numerous teaching awards through out his career. Dr. de Delva’s research interests include outcomes and quality improvement in thoracic surgery, health disparities in cancer and development of biologic tracheal substitutes. He is Associate Editor of Thoracic Oncology for BMC Cancer. His clinical interests include minimally invasive lung and esophageal surgery, management of benign and malignant disorders of the airway and thoracic outlet syndrome.
Practice Locations
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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: | Surgery; Thoracic Surgery |
| Fellowship: | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center |
| Fellowship: | Massachusetts General Hospital |
| Internship: | Massachusetts General Hospital |
| Medical Education: | Emory University School of Medicine |
| Residency: | Massachusetts General Hospital |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2022 - Present |
| Thoracic Surgeon, School of Medicine, St. Dominic's Hospital | 03/2020 - Present |
| Program Director, Thoracic Surgery Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2017 - Present |
| Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 11/2016 - Present |
| Section Chief General Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 11/2013 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, MS State BD of Medical Licensure | 06/2011 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2012 | 06/2013 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Surgery | 10/2008 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Lung Cancer Hero Award, CURE| Lung Cancer Heroes | 2022 |
| All Star Teaching Attending, Carl G Evers, MD Society | 2017 |
| Harvard Medical School Class of 2003&2004 Resident teaching Award | 2003 |
| Division Teaching Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Surgery | |
| Consultant of the Year, University of Mississippi Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Services | |
| Tufts medical School Class of 2008 Teaching Award | |
| Alpha Omega Alpha, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta | |
| Co-Founder Medical Spanish Club, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta | |
| Dean's Award, Emory University School of Medicine | |
| High Honors, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta | |
| Problem Based Learning Instructor, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta | |
| Surgical Clerkship Class Representative, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta | |
| W. Dean Surgical Scholar Award, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta | |
| Director & Founder University of Florida Medical School Day, University of Florida, Gainesville | |
| Golden Key National Honor Society, University of Florida, Gainesville | |
| High Honors, University of Florida, Gainesville | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Resident Teaching Award | |
| O'Keefe Research fellow in Surgery | |
| Resident Member Education Committee |