Kelly J. Wilkinson, MD
Specialties: Hematology/Oncology, Gynecologic Cancers, Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers, Melanoma and Skin Cancers
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. Wilkinson was born in Jackson, MS. After she completed her training, she wanted to stay and serve the people of Mississippi. Dr. Tate Thigpen, who is known worldwide for his knowledge of gynecologic malignancies, was her mentor. As a result, she currently practices General Oncology with a special interest in gynecologic malignancies. Over time, she has also gained interest in the areas of malignant melanoma and gastrointestinal malignancies.
Practice Locations
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Cancer Center and Research Institute - UMMC
350 W. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39213 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.
Jackson and Madison
Medicare health insurance plans
- Devoted Health
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Medicare - Fee for Service
- Railroad Medicare - Fee for Service
- Shared Health Mississippi
- United Healthcare (except HMO)
- Vantage Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare - Medicare Advantage
Medicaid health plans
- Mississippi Medicaid Fee for Service
- MS CAN Plans: Magnolia, Molina, TrueCare
- MS CHIP: Magnolia, Molina, TrueCare
Dental plans
- Always Care
- Avesis
- Medicaid Fee for Service
- MS CAN: Magnolia Health Plan, Molina HealthCare, TrueCare
- Ambetter
- Unum
Vision plans
- EyeMed
- First Look
- March Vision
Commercial, Marketplace and other health plans
- Aetna Health Management (excludes UMMC Madison)
- Ambetter
- American Life Care - PHCS/Multiplan
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
- BCBS Federal
- Celtic (Transplants)
- Cigna PPO (excludes transplants; excludes UMMC Madison)
- Corvel Healthcare Corp (Workers Comp.)
- 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
- Interlink Health Services (Transplant)
- LifeTrac (Transplant)
- Mississippi Department of Rehab Services (MDRS)
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN)
- 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)
- OptumHealth VA CCN
- PPO Plus, LLC/Zelis/Stratose
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Tricare
- United Healthcare: PPO Commercial (excludes HMO)
- Vantage Health Plan: Commercial, PPACA Plan
- Veterans Administration
Behavioral health plans
- United Behavioral Health
- Cigna Behavioral Health
Education
| Board Certification: | Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology |
| Fellowship: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, MS 39216 | 07/2022 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Re-certification, GCP Course for Clinical Trials Involving Investigational Drugs | 03/2023 - 03/2026 |
| NPI, Permanent Medical License | 06/2010 - Present |
| Certification, Medical Oncology | 10/2016 - Present |
| Certification, Internal Medicine | 08/2013 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Highlighted Researcher for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute social media accounts for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, UMMC Cancer Center Research Institute | 2022 |
| Volunteer Physician of Excellence, Dixie National Rodeo | 2021 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Member, Beta of Mississippi at the University of Mississippi | 2006 |
| Phi Kappa Phi Member, University of Mississippi | 2005 |