Ibe, Izuchukwu K., M.D.
Specialties: Orthopaedic Oncology, Orthopaedic, Orthopaedic Joint Replacement
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. Ibe is an Assistant Professor of Joint Arthroplasty and Musculoskeletal Oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Ibe is a Yale trained Orthopaedic Surgeon where he honed his passion for caring for patients. His interest to care for patients with complex musculoskeletal problems were fostered. He was chief resident at Yale. Dr. Ibe completed his fellowship in Musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Toronto Mt. Sinai Hospital/ Princess Margaret and Sick Kids hospitals.
He has a passion for treating complex Orthopaedic problems including Joint Arthroplasty, benign as well as malignant soft tissue and bone lesions. Dr. Ibe is an avid clinician and researcher, he has been involved in research including translational, clinical and grant funded basic science research. He has numerous publications and presentations in the field of joint arthroplasty and musculoskeletal oncology.
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS), Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS), American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeon (AAHKS), JR Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS), Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) and the Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA).
Dr. Ibe enjoys mentoring and dedicates him time to supporting the next generation of doctors and Orthopaedic surgeons. Dr. Ibe loves educating and has a podcast dedicated to teaching patients and families about benignand malignant tumors.
Practice Locations
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Pavilion - UMMC
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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Merit Health Madison - UMMC
163 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS 39046 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.
*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.
Medicare health insurance plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Medicare - Fee For Service
- Railroad Medicare - Fee for Service
- Shared Health Mississippi
- United Healthcare (except DSNP)
- Vantage Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare - Medicare Advantage
Medicaid health plans
- Mississippi Medicaid
- MS CAN - Magnolia Health Plan, Molina HealthCare, United Healthcare
- Medicaid MS CHIP - Molina MS CHIP and United Healthcare
Dental plans
- Always Care
- Medicaid
- MS CAN - Magnolia Health Plan, Molina HealthCare, United Healthcare
- Ambetter - Magnolia Health Plan
Commercial, Marketplace and other health plans
- Always Care - Dental & Vision
- Avesis (Molina)
- Aetna Health Management
- Ambetter - Magnolia Health Plan
- American Life Care - PHCS/Multiplan
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
- Cenpatico - Behavioral Health
- Cigna PPO and Behavioral Health (excludes transplants)
- Corvel Healthcare Corp
- 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
- Hattiesburg Clinic Professional Association - MPCN
- Interlink Health Services - Transplant Services
- LifeTrac - Transplant Services
- Mississippi Department of Rehab Services (MDRS)
- Mississippi Health Partners (MHP) - Family Medicine Only
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN)
- Mississippi State Hospital
- 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 Services
- OptumHealth VA CCN
- PPO Plus, LLC/Zelis/Stratose
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Tricare
- United Healthcare - PPO Commercial, CHIP, MSCAN, Behavioral Health
- Vantage Health Plan - Commercial, PPACA Plan and Medicare Advantage Plan
- Veterans Administration
Education
| Board Certification: | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fellowship: | University of Toronto |
| Medical Education: | New York Medical College |
| Residency: | Yale-New Haven Hospital |
Experience
Current Positions
| Residency Program Director, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UMMC | 09/2024 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UMMC | 07/2021 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Robert McGuire Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award, UMMC Orthopaedics | 2024 |
| AOA Medical Honor Society, AOA | 2023 |
| Millsaps Business Advantage Program Scholarship Program, UMMC | 2022 |
| Faculty of the Year, UMMC Orthopaedics | 2022 |
| PGY-5 Scholarship, JR Gladden Orthopaedic Society | 2019 |
| Chief Resident, Yale Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation | 2018 |
| Resident Research Grant, Orthopaedic research and Education Foundation | 2018 |
| Resident Paper Award, Connecticut Orthopaedic Society | 2017 |
| Cor et Manus, New York Medical College | 2014 |
| Board of Trustees Award, New York Medical College | 2014 |
| Gold Humanism Award, Gold humanism honor society | 2013 |