Kyle T. Lewis, MD
Specialties: Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmology, Ocular Trauma
Gender: Male
Biography: Kyle Lewis, MD, Associate Professor, is a board-certified Ophthalmologist specializing in Oculoplastic Surgery. Dr. Lewis is a native of Jackson, MS, and after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, attended medical school, internship, and residency in Ophthalmology at UMMC. Dr. Lewis then completed fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Lewis is active in the teaching and training of Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT, and Plastic Surgery residents and fellows, in the field of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Lewis is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASOPRS). Dr. Lewis and his wife (an ENT surgeon) live in Jackson with their four children and enjoy spending their free time with them.
Practice Locations
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Lakeland Medical - UMMC
764 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 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: | Ophthalmology |
| Fellowship: | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, UMMC | 07/2017 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, ASOPRS | |
| Certification, American Board of Ophthalmology | 10/2012 - Present |
| Licensure, Medical License, MS state board of medical licensure | 07/2011 - 06/2012 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Marvin Quickert Thesis Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons | 2017 |
| Consultant of the Year Award, UMMC ENT Dept | 2015 |
| AOA - Faculty inductee, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society | 2014 |
| ACS - Fellow inductee, American College of Surgeons | 2014 |
| Teacher of the Year Award, UMMC Ophthalmology | 2012 |
| Chief Resident, UMMC Dept. of Ophthalmology | 2010 |
| Ophthalmology Academic Honor Award, University of Mississippi Department of Ophthalmology | |
| Ophthalmology Academic Honor Award, University of Mississippi Department of Ophthalmology | |
| Samuel B. Johnson Research Award, University of Mississippi Department of Ophthalmology | |
| Ophthalmology Honor Award, University of Mississippi Department of Ophthalmology | |
| College of Science and Technology Scholar Award, University of Southern Mississippi | |
| Eagle Scout Award |