Amy Flischel, MD
Specialties: Dermatology, Complex Medical Dermatology
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. Flischel graduated from Washington and Jefferson College with a BA in biology and then matriculated to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She completed a preliminary medicine internship at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, followed by a dermatology residency at Case Western University Hospitals, where she served as chief resident. After finishing her residency in 2011, she returned to active duty at the Balboa Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California, where she also served as assistant program director for the residency program. An avid educator, she received the outstanding teacher award for her service mentoring medical students and residents. After three years, she was assigned to the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center in Chicago, where she served as section chief of the Dermatology Department for four years and was promoted to Lieutenant Commander before leaving active duty to enter civilian practice in 2018. Dr. Flischel then joined the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University before joining the University of Mississippi Medical Center faculty as Associate Professor of Dermatology. A fellow of the American Board of Dermatology, she is a mission-driven physician dedicated to her patients, medical students, residents, and staff.
My Approach to Healthcare
I believe in a personalized care approach to deliver the highest level of care using evidence-based medicine in a personalized and compassionate environment. With involvement of the entire team, including reception, nursing, medical students, and residents, we can do this while fulfilling UMMC’s mission of education and patient care.
Practice Locations
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Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, 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: | Dermatology |
| Internship: | Riverside Methodist Hospitals |
| Medical Education: | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University Hospitals Case Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 - Present |
| Visiting Student Learning Opportunities Reviewer, Department of Dermatology, Unversity of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 - Present |
| Medical Director, Department of Dermatology, Unversity of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 06/2024 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 07/2020 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, American Board of Dermatology | 07/2011 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Dermatology, UMMC | 2023 |
| Alfred W. Hollander Award for Teaching, Naval Medical Center San Diego | 2011 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha, Alpha Omega Alpha | 2006 |
| Academic Achievement Award, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Department of Internal Medicine | 2006 |
| GWIMS Mid-Career Faculty Award Nominee, GWIMS |