Jennifer S. Barr, MD

Jennifer S. Barr, MD

Specialties: Orthopaedic Oncology, Orthopaedic, Sarcomas (Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers), Orthopaedic Joint Replacement

Gender: Female

Biography: As one of Mississippi's only fellowship trained Orthopaedic Oncologist, I have an interest of bone and soft tissue tumors both benign and malignant. I take care of patients of all ages. I also have a interest in joint reconstruction of upper and lower extremities.

My Approach to Healthcare

I believe in the team approach to safe patient care. Our chairman fostered the "we say yes" mentality 8 years ago and this has become so ingrained that I find it difficult to say "no". I strive to deliver the best care possible for each individual patient and tailor it to their specific needs.

Practice Locations

1 Children's of Mississippi Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216
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2 UMMC Colony Park South
326 Commerce Center Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157
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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.

*Note: Grenada and Holmes County locations have different payor contracts. Oral Surgeons are considered in-network to the medical health plans listed below NOT dental.

Jackson and Madison

Medicare health insurance plans

  • Devoted Health
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Medicare - Fee for Service
  • Railroad Medicare - Fee for Service
  • Shared Health Mississippi
  • United Healthcare (except HMO)
  • Vantage Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • Wellcare - Medicare Advantage

Medicaid health plans

  • Mississippi Medicaid Fee for Service
  • MS CAN Plans: Magnolia, Molina, TrueCare
  • MS CHIP: Magnolia, Molina, TrueCare

Dental plans

  • Always Care
  • Avesis
  • Medicaid Fee for Service
  • MS CAN: Magnolia Health Plan, Molina HealthCare, TrueCare
  • Ambetter
  • Unum

Vision plans

  • EyeMed
  • First Look
  • March Vision

Commercial, Marketplace and other health plans

  • Aetna Health Management (excludes UMMC Madison)
  • Ambetter
  • American Life Care - PHCS/Multiplan
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • BCBS Federal
  • Celtic (Transplants)
  • Cigna PPO (excludes transplants; excludes UMMC Madison)
  • Corvel Healthcare Corp (Workers Comp.)
  • First Choice Health Plan - includes Humana PPO Commercial, but not Humana Medicare Advantage
  • First Health Network/Coventry - Aetna
  • Government Employees Health Insurance Association (GEHA) - United Healthcare
  • Interlink Health Services (Transplant)
  • LifeTrac (Transplant)
  • Mississippi Department of Rehab Services (MDRS)
  • Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN)
  • Mississippi State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan (AHS Network administered by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi)
  • Multiplan - PHCS/American Life Care
  • North Mississippi Health Link
  • OptumHealth Care Solutions, Inc. (Transplant)
  • OptumHealth VA CCN 
  • PPO Plus, LLC/Zelis/Stratose
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare: PPO Commercial (excludes HMO)
  • Vantage Health Plan: Commercial, PPACA Plan
  • Veterans Administration

Behavioral health plans

  • United Behavioral Health
  • Cigna Behavioral Health

Education

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship:Seattle Children's Hospital
Fellowship:Kantonsspital Hospital
Internship:University of Mississippi Medical Center
Medical Education:LSU Health Sciences Center-University Hospital
Residency:University of Mississippi Medical Center

Experience

Current Positions

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center08/2011 - Present

Specialty Certification Licensure

DEA
NPI
Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure07/2021 - 06/2022
Certification, ABOS Certification07/2014 - Present
Certification, Advanced Trauma Life Support2006 - Present
Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support2005 - Present

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Distinguished Professor Award, Orthopaedic Surgery Class of 20222022
Clinical Membership, The Cancer Center & Research Institute2020
President's Honor List, McNeese State University1997
Louisiana Orthopaedic Association Outstanding Orthopaedic Student
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
USAA All-American Scholar Award
ASACC Board Member of the Quarter