Shannon D. Pittman, MD
Specialties: Family Medicine
Gender: Female
Biography: Shannon Pittman, MD, tenured Professor and Alma Lowry Hill Endowed Chair, is board-certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Pittman is a native of Mississippi and received her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She completed residency training at UMMC as well, followed by a faculty development fellowship in Waco, TX. Dr. Pittman has expertise in graduate medical education, having served as program director for more than a decade. She has also demonstrated an affinity for health IT and analytics. Dr. Pittman is a certified Epic physician builder and currently serves as the Epic Ambulatory Medical Director. She is committed to quality, patient safety, and leveraging the electronic medical record to deliver the highest standard of care to patients at UMMC. Outside of medicine, Dr. Pittman enjoys spending time with her family and dabbles in videography and editing.
My Approach to Healthcare
I love Family Medicine. As a family medicine provider, I have the opportunity to care for newborns, adolescents, young adults and seasoned adults. I helped to birth life and sat in family circles at the end of life. I believe in the patient and provider partnership in healthcare. My responsibility as your provider is to ensure that you have a primary care home and an advocate as you navigate the health care landscape. Patients should not walk through the stages of life alone. In Family Medicine, I have the honor to walk alongside you for every stage of the journey.
Practice Locations
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Flowood Family Medicine - UMMC
2466 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: | Family Medicine |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Epic Ambulatory Medical Director, School of Medicine | 07/2023 - Present |
| Department Chair, School of Medicine | 11/2017 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine, UMMC, Jackson, MS | 07/2016 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, American Board of Family Medicine | 08/2005 - 08/2015 |
| Licensure, MS State License, MS State Board of Medical Licensure | 08/2004 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Trailblazer Teaching Award, UMC School of Medicine | 2019 |
| Golden Stethascope Award, The Golden Stethoscope Award for faculty member of the year is presented by the graduating class of the UMMC Department of Family Medicine. | 2016 |
| Family Medicine Residency Program ACGME Accreditation, American Council for Graduate Medical Education | 2015 |
| Bronze Level Program Director Recognition Award, Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors | 2014 |
| Q Award, University of MS Hospitals and Clinics | 2014 |
| American Academy of Family Physicians Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations Award, American Academy of Family Physicians | 2013 |
| Family Medicine Residency Accreditation, American Council for Graduate Medical Education | 2009 |
| Faculty of the Year, UMC Family Medicine | 2008 |
| Invited Attendee-Gold Humanism Honor Society, Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2008 |
| George Lally Bevill Memorial Fellowship, UMC Family Medicine | 2005 |
| Chief Resident, UMC Family Medicine | 2004 |
| GW Jefcoats Teaching Resident Award, UMC Family Medicine | 2004 |
| WR Gillis Achievement Award, UMC Family Medicine | 2003 |
| Powell Award of Excellence, UMC Family Medicine | 2002 |
| Alpha Chi honor Society, Tougaloo College | 1998 |
| University of Mississippi Leadership Development Program |