Amanda L. Witt, MD
Specialties: Neuromuscular
Gender: Female
Biography: Amanda Witt, MD is an Associate Professor and Neuromuscular Division Chief in the Department of Neurology at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS. She is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with subspecialty board certifications in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine. She attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Southwestern in Dallas, TX, completed an internal medicine internship at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas and a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX. She then completed a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. She moved to Jackson, MS with her family in 2011. She takes care of patients of all ages with congenital or acquired disabilities with a focus on neuromuscular disorders and spasticity management. She is the clinical director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) clinic in Jackson, MS and lead investigator for the MOVR project through the MDA. She enjoys teaching students, residents and fellows. She is also an active member of the AANEM (American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine) and has served on their education committee since 2017.
Practice Locations
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Riverchase - UMMC
2550 Flowood 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.
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: | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neuromuscular Medicine |
| Fellowship: | University of California (Davis) Health System |
| Internship: | Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas |
| Medical Education: | University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine |
| Residency: | Baylor University Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, UMMC, Jackson 39216 | 07/2022 - Present |
| Division Chief, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, UMMC | 05/2017 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, UMMC | 2017 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine | 04/2018 - 04/2028 |
| Certification, Neuromuscular Medicine, Americal Board Of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 10/2011 - 12/2021 |
| Certification, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaion | 07/2011 - 12/2021 |
| Licensure, Texas Medical Board | 08/2010 - 08/2014 |
| Licensure, MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE | 05/2011 - 06/2014 |
| Licensure, California Medical Board | 05/2010 - 04/2013 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School | 2006 |
| Phi Beta Kappa, Millsaps College | 2002 |
| JANET LYNNE SIMS AWARD FOR JR PREMED STUDENT, PHI BETA KAPPA |