Novotny, Sarah R., M.D.
Specialties: Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. Novotny graduated from the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and went on to residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Indiana University. Following completion of residency, Dr. Novotny completed fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine here at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Dr. Novotny cares for a women with a wide range of medical complications in pregnancy.
My Approach to Healthcare
As a specialist in High Risk pregnancy, I know that every pregnancy is unique. I believe in collaborative care with open communication to ensure the best possible outcomes for mom and for baby.
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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Jackson Medical Mall - UMMC Clinics
350 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39213 View Location |
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Women's Specialty Care at Mirror Lake - UMMC
2925 Layfair Drive, Flowood, MS 39232 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.
Medicare health insurance plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Medicare - Fee For Service
- Railroad Medicare - Fee for Service
- Shared Health Mississippi
- United Healthcare (except DSNP)
- Vantage Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare - Medicare Advantage
Medicaid health plans
- Mississippi Medicaid
- MS CAN - Magnolia Health Plan, Molina HealthCare, United Healthcare
- Medicaid MS CHIP - Molina MS CHIP and United Healthcare
Dental plans
- Always Care
- Medicaid
- MS CAN - Magnolia Health Plan, Molina HealthCare, United Healthcare
- Ambetter - Magnolia Health Plan
Commercial, Marketplace and other health plans
- Always Care - Dental & Vision
- Avesis (Molina)
- Aetna Health Management
- Ambetter - Magnolia Health Plan
- American Life Care - PHCS/Multiplan
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
- Cenpatico - Behavioral Health
- Cigna PPO and Behavioral Health (excludes transplants)
- Corvel Healthcare Corp
- 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
- Hattiesburg Clinic Professional Association - MPCN
- Interlink Health Services - Transplant Services
- LifeTrac - Transplant Services
- Mississippi Department of Rehab Services (MDRS)
- Mississippi Health Partners (MHP) - Family Medicine Only
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN)
- Mississippi State Hospital
- 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 Services
- OptumHealth VA CCN
- PPO Plus, LLC/Zelis/Stratose
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Tricare
- United Healthcare - PPO Commercial, CHIP, MSCAN, Behavioral Health
- Vantage Health Plan - Commercial, PPACA Plan and Medicare Advantage Plan
- Veterans Administration
Education
| Board Certification: | Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine |
| Fellowship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Internship: | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | University of Cincinnati College of Medicine |
| Residency: | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Division Director, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2023 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson 39216 | 07/2023 - Present |
| Graduate faculty, School of Graduate School in the Health Sciences, University of Mississippi, Jackson 39216 | 11/2019 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Maternal Fetal Medicine, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 04/2014 - Present |
| Certification, Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 12/2010 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi | 05/2009 - 06/2024 |
| Licensure, Indiana | 11/2006 - 10/2025 |
| Certification, Nuchal Translucency Quality Review, NTQR | 07/2012 - 07/2022 |
| DEA | 08/2009 - 10/2024 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Physicians Recognition Award, American Medical Association | 2024 |
| ACOG Award for Continuing Professional Development, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 2024 |
| Physician Recognition Award, American Medical Association | 2018 |
| ACOG Award for Continuing Professional Development, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 2018 |
| National Faculty Award for Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2017 |
| Golden Apple Teaching Award, UMMC Dept of Ob/Gyn | 2016 |
| National Faculty Award for Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2016 |
| ACOG Award for Continuing Professional Development, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 2015 |
| ACOG Award for Continuing Professional Development, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 2012 |
| Marguerite K Shepard Award for Excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology and infertility, IU Dept of OB/Gyn | 2009 |