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Sheree R. Melton, MD

Sheree R. Melton, MD

Specialties: Family Medicine

Gender: Female

Biography: Dr. Sheree Melton is a New Orleans native who graduated from Tougaloo College in 2003. After graduation from college, Dr. Melton went on to attend Brown Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island. She completed her family medicine residency at UMMC in the Department of Family Medicine in 2010. Since 2010, Dr. Melton has been practicing in the Jackson metro area. In 2017, Dr. Melton decided to return to her roots at UMMC and become faculty in the Department of Family Medicine. Since being at UMMC, Dr. Melton has become Director of Student Programs, core faculty at for the residency program, and continues to see her own panel of patients at the Lakeland family medicine clinic. Dr. Melton is board certified in family medicine, a member of the Society of Teacher's of Family Medicine, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

My Approach to Healthcare

My approach to healthcare is one that is inclusive, holistic, and evidenced-based. I recognize that a lot of medical conditions have sociological or economic factors that play a role in a patient's health. It is my desire to treat the WHOLE patient as I feel this is the most successful way to get them to their desired health goals.

Practice Locations

1 Lakeland Medical - UMMC
764 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
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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: Family Medicine
Internship:University of Mississippi Medical Center
Medical Education:The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Residency:University of Mississippi Medical Center

Experience

Current Positions

Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine Resrch & Tching Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 3921607/2023 - Present
Director, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine Resrch & Tching Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS07/2018 - Present

Specialty Certification Licensure

Re-certification, American Board of Family Medicine
Licensure, Mississippi Medical Licensure08/2007 - Present

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

STFM Medical Educators Development Institue Scholar, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine2025
Academy for Excellence in Education Induction, University of Mississippi Medical Center2023
2022 Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education, School of Medicine2023
Golden Stethoscope Award, Department of Family Medicine2018
HEALTH CARE HERO, MISSISSIPPI BUSINESS JOURNAL2014