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Melissa A. McNaull, MD
Specialties: Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's Hematology/Oncology
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. McNaull is initially from Vermont, but completed her education in Virginia. She then completed her training at Vanderbilt University, where she transitioned from basic science research in erythropoiesis to clinical research in sickle cell anemia. In her personal life, she enjoys hiking, bicycling, kayaking, golfing, spending time with her family, and vegetarian cooking.
Practice Locations
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Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants - UMMC
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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Children's of Mississippi Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
2500 N. State St., 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 - 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: | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; Pediatrics |
| Fellowship: | Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Internship: | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Medical Education: | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Residency: | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 02/2014 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| NPI, National Provider Identifier | |
| Certification, The American Board of Pediatrics and its Subboard of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, The American Board of Pediatrics | 11/2006 - 11/2030 |
| Certification, The American Board of Pediatrics, The American Board of Pediatrics | 10/2002 - 10/2030 |
| DEA, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE US DOJ DEA | 03/2011 - 04/2031 |
| Certification, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 06/2026 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Impact Award, Delta Family Medicine Residency Program | 2024 |
| Pediatrics Outstanding Innovation Award, UMMC | 2022 |
| Columbus Ohio City Council Resolution | 2013 |
| Faith Thomas Foundation Partnership Award | 2013 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Innovation Award Nominee | 2013 |
| Top Pediatrician, International Association of Pediatricians | 2010 |
| Service from the Heart Nominee, Nationwide Children's Hospital | 2010 |
| Top Performer Physician Excellence Award, Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 2008 |
| Elliott Newman Society, Physician-scientist society at Vanderbilt | 2006 |
| Elliott Newman Award Finalist, Vanderbilt Basic Science Research Award | 2004 |
| Resident Research Award, Eastern Virginia Medical School | 2002 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics Resident Research Grant Recipient | 2000 |
| Etheridege-Shoabi Award in Pediatrics | 1999 |
| Floyd Foundation Scholarship, Eastern Virginia Medical School | 1996 |
| Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society | 1994 |
| Commonwealth of Virginia Scholar | 1991 |
| Washington and Lee University Honors Scholar | 1991 |
| National Merit Scholar | 1991 |