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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UMMC Medical Pavilion
2500 North State Street, 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.
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: | Internal Medicine, Medical 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 |