Chelsea S. Mockbee, MD
Specialties: Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Contact Dermatology
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. Mockbee grew up in the small town of Fulton, Mississippi. She attended Mississippi State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology. She earned her M.D. at the UMMC School of Medicine and then completed one year of training in pathology at Duke University Hospital before returning to UMMC to complete a residency in internal medicine followed by a dermatology residency. She served as chief resident and was awarded the Robert S. Caldwell, M.D., Award for UMMC’s top resident. Dr. Mockbee has a special interest in allergic contact dermatitis and patch testing, but she will also be practicing general dermatology, complex medical dermatology, cosmetics, and surgical dermatology. Outside of medicine, Dr. Mockbee and her husband, Wesley, live in Jackson with their four children, Steele, Mac, Mary Ellis, and Caleb, and are active members of Fondren Church.
My Approach to Healthcare
My primary focus is to provide the most individualized, evidence based care to each and every patient. My goal is to work with each patient to develop a plan of care he or she feels comfortable with and help to optimize each patient's health outcomes
Practice Locations
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Face and Skin Center - UMMC
201 Northlake Ave., Ridgeland, MS 39157 View Location |
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UMMC Colony Park North
124 UMMC Way, 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: | Dermatology |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Residency: | Duke University Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Program Director, Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, UMMC | 10/2019 - Present |
| Clinician, School of Medicine, G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39211 | 07/2019 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, UMMC | 07/2019 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification | 07/2019 - Present |
| Certification | 08/2016 - Present |
| Licensure, MSBML | 07/2016 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Caldwell Award, MACM | 2019 |
| Chief Resident, Dermatology | 2018 |
| Professionalism Award, Dermatology | 2018 |
| Professionalism Award, Dermatology | 2017 |