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Nancye K. McCowan, MD
Specialties: Dermatology
Gender: Female
Biography: Nancye McCowan is Professor of Dermatology and Residency Program Director at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She received her medical education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, where she also completed her Transitional Medicine Internship and her Dermatology Residency. Dr. McCowan has been a dermatologist on active duty for the United States Air Force and was then in private practice in Omaha, Nebraska, for many years. After returning to Arkansas in 2000, she began a career in academic dermatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She joined the faculty at UMMC in 2007 and is inaugural program director for the Dermatology Residency training program established at UMMC in 2013. Dr. McCowan enjoys general dermatology and resident education. She is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Practice Locations
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Face and Skin Center - UMMC
201 Northlake Ave., Ridgeland, MS 39157 View Location |
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UMMC Colony Park North
124 UMMC Way, Ridgeland, MS 39157 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: | Dermatology |
| Internship: | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences |
| Residency: | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 06/2014 - Present |
| Program Director, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, University if Mississippi Medical Center | 05/2012 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, American Board of Dermatology | 1992 - 2022 |
| Licensure, State of Mississippi Medical License | 07/2007 - 06/2016 |
| Licensure, State of North Carolina Medical License | 2002 - 2008 |
| Licensure, State of Arkansas Medical License | 08/1988 - 03/2014 |
| Licensure, State of Indiana Medical License | 2001 - 2007 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Commendation, ACGME | 2016 |
| The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors | 2014 |
| Promotion to Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2014 |
| ACGME "Notable Practice" Citation, ACGME-RRC | 2013 |
| The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors | 2013 |
| Region 12 Half Arabian Country English Pleasure, Amateur to Ride, Top 5, Arabian Horse Association | 2013 |
| Region 12 Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Adult Amateur to Ride, Top 5, Arabian Horse Association | 2013 |
| Region 12 Half Arabian Ladies' Sidesaddle, Top 5, Arabian Horse Association | 2013 |
| Region 14 Half Arabian Ladies' Sidesaddle, Champion, Arabian Horse Association | 2013 |
| Parents and Kids Family Favorite, Central Mississippi Parents and Kids Magazine | 2012 |
| Horse of the Year Arabian Hunter Pleasure Champion, Region 12, United States Equestrian Federation | 2012 |
| America's Top Dermatologists, Consumers’ Research Council of America | 2011 |
| Horse of the Year Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure Champion, Amateur To Ride, Region 12, United States Equestrian Federation | 2011 |
| Region 12 Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Adult Amateur to Ride, Reserve Champion, Arabian Horse Association | 2011 |
| Region 12 Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Amateur to Ride, Champion, Arabian Horse Association | 2011 |
| Horse of the Year Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure Champion, Region 12, United States Equestrian Federation | 2010 |
| Achieved 99th Percentile in Patient Satisfaction, Press Gainey Patient Satisfaction Survey | 2010 |
| Horse of the Year Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure Champion, Amateur To Ride, Region 12, United States Equestrian Federation | 2009 |
| Fellow, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery | 2007 |
| National Horse of the Year Half Arabian Halter Champion, Top 10, United States Equestrian Federation | 2005 |
| Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure Champion, Amateur to Ride, Region 9 Top 5, Arabian Horse Association | 2005 |
| Half Arabian Halter Champion, Region 9 Top 5, Arabian Horse Association | 2005 |
| Half Arabian Halter Champion, Region 14 Top 5, Arabian Horse Association | 2005 |
| Diplomate, American Academy of Dermatology | 1992 |
| Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology | 1992 |
| American Medical Women's Association Scholarship Achievement Citation, American Medical Women's Association | 1988 |
| Dillaha Award (Outstanding Senior Medical Student, Dermatology), University of Arkansas for Medical Services | 1988 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha | 1987 |
| United States Health Professions Scholarship, US Air Force | 1984 |
| Winston K. Shorey Honor Scholarship, University of Arkansas for Medical Services | 1984 |
| Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Arkansas for Medical Services | 1981 |
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