Sheeraz G. Abro, MD
Specialties: Nephrology
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. Sheeraz Abro born and raised in pakistan where he earned his medical degree from Chandka Medical College and completed his internal medicine residency at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, where he developed a strong clinical foundation and deep commitment to caring for underserved populations. He later served as a staff physician in a district hospital, delivering essential care in resource-limited settings.
After completing his nephrology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Dr. Abro joined the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) as a clinical nephrologist.
Dr. Abro is passionate about medical education, research, and community outreach. His academic interests include polycystic kidney disease, resistant hypertension, and improving access to home dialysis therapies. As a graduate of UAB’s Medical Education Fellow Track, he continues to mentor trainees and develop impactful learning experiences. Dr. Abro remains dedicated to advancing kidney health through compassionate care and service to vulnerable communities.
Practice Locations
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Jackson Medical Mall - UMMC Clinics
350 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.
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
| Medical Education: | Chandka Medical College, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, UMMC, 2500 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2025 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, ECFMG Certification, Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates | 02/2022 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical licensure, UMMC | 07/2025 - 07/2026 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Fellow, Southern Society for Clinical Investigation | 2024 |
| Fellow, American Society of Nephrology | 2023 |
| Fellow, American College of Physician | 2023 |