Vishnu V. Garla, MD
Specialties: Endocrinology and Diabetes
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr.Vishnu Garla is currently an Associate professor of medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. He completed his medical school at JJM Medical College, Karnataka, India. He complete his residency in Internal medicine-Pediatrics at the Marshall University School of Medicine. After residency he completed an Endocrinology fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Upon completing the fellowship, he stayed on as faculty. He also went on to complete a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from the University of Mississippi School of Health-Related Professions.
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Practice Locations
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Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, Flowood, MS 39232 View Location |
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UMMC Medical Pavilion
2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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UMMC Colony Park South
326 Commerce Center Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157 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; Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Fellowship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Internship: | Marshall University School of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | J.J.M. Medical School |
| Residency: | Marshall University School of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Medical Director, Clinical Research and Trials Unit, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2020 - Present |
| Associate Program Director, Endocrinology Fellowship Program, School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 02/2018 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 04/2017 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 12/2016 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine | 08/2013 - 12/2023 |
| Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine | 11/2015 - 12/2025 |
| Certification, American Board of Pediarics | 10/2015 - 12/2025 |
| Certification, Certified Clinical Densitometrist, International Society of Clinical Densitometry | 07/2016 - 07/2021 |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 06/2013 - 06/2021 |
| DEA, Drug Enforcement Administration | |
| NPI, National Plan & Enumeration System |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Certificate of appreciation, GV Montgomery VA Medical Center | |
| Fellow of American College of Endocrinology, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology | |
| Fellow of Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research, Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research | |
| Best Resident in Adolescent Medicine, Dept. of Pediatrics, Marshall University School of Medicine | |
| Chief Resident, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, Marshall University School of Medicine | |
| Top reviewers for Medicine, Publons | |
| Sentinel of Science:Medicine, Publons | |
| Member, LEAD program, American Association of Bone and Mineral Research |