Lana L. Jackson, MD
Specialties: Head and Neck Cancers, Head and Neck Oncology and Endocrine Surgery
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. Lana Jackson is recognized as one of the leading head and neck oncologists in state, and has extensive expertise in the treatment of head and neck cancer and thyroid and parathyroid tumors. She is committed to outstanding patient care and consistently ranks in the highest percentiles in patient satisfaction surveys. When she isn't at the hospital, Dr. Jackson enjoys bluegrass music, running and spending time with her loved ones.
Practice Locations
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Lakeland Medical - UMMC
764 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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Cancer Center and Research Institute - UMMC
350 W. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39213 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.
*Note: Grenada and Holmes County locations have different payor contracts. Oral Surgeons are considered in-network to the medical health plans listed below NOT dental.
Jackson and Madison
Medicare health insurance plans
- Devoted Health
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Medicare - Fee for Service
- Railroad Medicare - Fee for Service
- Shared Health Mississippi
- United Healthcare (except HMO)
- Vantage Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare - Medicare Advantage
Medicaid health plans
- Mississippi Medicaid Fee for Service
- MS CAN Plans: Magnolia, Molina, TrueCare
- MS CHIP: Magnolia, Molina, TrueCare
Dental plans
- Always Care
- Avesis
- Medicaid Fee for Service
- MS CAN: Magnolia Health Plan, Molina HealthCare, TrueCare
- Ambetter
- Unum
Vision plans
- EyeMed
- First Look
- March Vision
Commercial, Marketplace and other health plans
- Aetna Health Management (excludes UMMC Madison)
- Ambetter
- American Life Care - PHCS/Multiplan
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
- BCBS Federal
- Celtic (Transplants)
- Cigna PPO (excludes transplants; excludes UMMC Madison)
- Corvel Healthcare Corp (Workers Comp.)
- First Choice Health Plan - includes Humana PPO Commercial, but not Humana Medicare Advantage
- First Health Network/Coventry - Aetna
- Government Employees Health Insurance Association (GEHA) - United Healthcare
- Interlink Health Services (Transplant)
- LifeTrac (Transplant)
- Mississippi Department of Rehab Services (MDRS)
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN)
- Mississippi State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan (AHS Network administered by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi)
- Multiplan - PHCS/American Life Care
- North Mississippi Health Link
- OptumHealth Care Solutions, Inc. (Transplant)
- OptumHealth VA CCN
- PPO Plus, LLC/Zelis/Stratose
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Tricare
- United Healthcare: PPO Commercial (excludes HMO)
- Vantage Health Plan: Commercial, PPACA Plan
- Veterans Administration
Behavioral health plans
- United Behavioral Health
- Cigna Behavioral Health
Education
| Board Certification: | Otolaryngology |
| Fellowship: | Medical College of Georgia |
| Internship: | Medical College of Georgia |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Residency: | Medical College of Georgia |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2019 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 06/2013 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Otolaryngology | 06/2008 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Choosing Wisely Champion, American Society of Clinical Pathology | 2017 |
| Faculty Teacher of the Year, Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences | 2014 |
| Exemplary Teaching Award, Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine | 2013 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, UMMC School of Medicine | 2001 |
| Hearin-Hess Foundation Scholar, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 1998 |
| Medicinal Chemistry Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 1997 |
| Pharmacology Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 1997 |
| Pharmacy Hall of Fame, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 1997 |
| Marcus E. Taylor Medal Recipient, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 1996 |
| Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, State of Mississippi, Air National Guard | 1996 |
| Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy | 1995 |
| Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, University of Mississippi | 1994 |
| H.M. Ivy Award, Most Outstanding Sophomore, Meridian Community College | 1993 |