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Vincent E. Herrin, MD
Specialties: Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Leukemias, Lymphomas and Myelomas
Gender: Male
Biography: Hobbies include family time; hiking; volunteer work at church; reading history; music.
Medical missions: Kericho, Kenya, June 2005; Uganda, July 2005; Sao Paulo and Amazon, Brazil, January 2007; Romania, June 2007, June 2008, October 2009; Papua New Guinea, January 2010; Ukraine, July 2013
Practice Locations
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UMMC Medical Pavilion
2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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Cancer Center and Research Institute clinics
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
| Fellowship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine | 07/2014 - Present |
| Residency Program Director, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2006 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2005 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Re-certification, Internal Medicine | 11/2011 - 12/2021 |
| Certification, Oncology, ABIM | 11/2001 - 11/2011 |
| Licensure, MS State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/1995 - 06/2014 |
| Re-certification, Hematology, ABIM | 11/2011 - 12/2021 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| LEAD Award, First class of Recipients, American College of Physicians | 2009 |
| Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Department of the Navy | 2005 |
| Defense Meritorious Service Award, US Department of Defense | 2004 |
| Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, US Department of the Navy | 2002 |
| First Place, Associates Presentation Competition, Mississippi Chapter of American College of Physicians | |
| FIrst Place, Associates Presentation Program, Mississippi-Louisiana Regional Chapter Meeting, American College of Physicians | |
| First Place, Associates Presentation Competition, Mississippi Chapter of American College of Physicians |