Benjamin C. McIntyre, MD
Specialties: Plastic Surgery, Skin Cancer Surgery, Breast Cancers, Cosmetic Surgery, Children's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, General and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Head and Neck Reconstruction
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. Ben McIntyre is double-board certified in general surgery and plastic surgery. He specializes in breast cancer reconstruction, aesthetic breast surgery, ‘tummy tuck,’ and ‘mommy makeover’ procedures. Dr. McIntyre completed his plastic surgery training at the University of Virginia and subspecialty training in microvascular surgery at Wellington Regional Burns, Plastic, and Maxillofacial Unit in Wellington, New Zealand. He is the team lead for reconstructive breast surgery at UMMC and routinely performs complex breast reconstructive procedures such as the DIEP flap, nipple-sparing mastectomy reconstruction, and implant-based breast reconstruction. He has personally performed hundreds of DIEP flap operations with greater than a 99% success rate. Dr. McIntyre is the Program Director of the only Integrated Plastic Surgery residency training program at UMMC. He has served in many national leadership capacities, including the ASPS breast cancer and implant safety committee and the patient safety committee. Dr. McIntyre is currently one of six Trustees for the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Outside of the hospital, Dr. McIntyre loves family time with his wife and four children.
Practice Locations
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UMMC Colony Park South
326 Commerce Center Drive, 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: | Plastic Surgery; Surgery |
| Fellowship: | Wellington Regional Plastics, Burns and Maxillofacial Unit |
| Internship: | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Residency: | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Virginia School of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 2021 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Medical License, State of Mississippi | |
| Certification, Board Certification, American Board of Surgery | 09/2008 - 12/2021 |
| Certification, Board Certification, American Board of Plastic Surgery | 12/2012 - 12/2022 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Plastic Surgery Educational Trust Award, Wellington Regional Plastics, Burns, and Maxillofacial Unit | 2011 |
| Wofford College Young Leadership Award, Wofford College | 2009 |
| Max Zinninger Award, University of Cincinnati | 2008 |
| Josef E. Fischer, MD award, University of Cincinnati Dept. of Surgery | 2008 |
| Max Zinninger Award, University of Cincinnati Dept of Surgery | 2007 |