Laura J. Vaughan-Robinson, PhD, MS, CCC-SLP
Specialties: Speech Language Pathology
Gender: Female
Biography: With 20+ years of experience in the field of speech-language pathology, Lollie Vaughan-Robinson is a distinguished professional dedicated to advancing patient care and education. Currently serving as Division Chief of Speech-Language Pathology and Associate Professor at UMMC, Lollie has a rich background in clinical practice, research, and academic leadership.
Throughout her career, Lollie has worked in diverse healthcare settings, providing comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders. Her expertise involves adult populations, with a particular focus on integrating advanced, evidence-based practices into clinical care.
In her academic role, Lollie is committed to mentoring the next generation of SLPs, fostering a collaborative learning environment, and contributing to advancement of the field through research and publication. Her dedication to interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development underscores her ongoing commitment to excellence in speech-language pathology.
My Approach to Healthcare
Developing rapport, including patients and their families in treatment decisions, and improving health literacy facilitate positive treatment outcomes.
Practice Locations
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University Hospital - UMMC
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.
*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: | Speech-Language Pathologist |
| Graduate School: | Texas Christian University |
| Graduate School: | Ohio University |
Experience
Current Positions
| Division Chief, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, UMMC, Jackson, MS 39216 | 08/2025 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, UMMC | 06/2023 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Speak Out, Parkinson's Voice Project | 06/2024 - 06/2025 |
| Certification, Myofascial Release Therapy | 09/2025 - 09/2027 |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Department of Health, MS Department of Health | 12/2005 - 05/2026 |
| Licensure, ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, ASHA | 08/2000 - 12/2025 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| ACE Award, ASHA | 2025 |
| Professional Member, National Academies of Practice | 2025 |