Bushra Syed, MD
Specialties: Nephrology, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. Syed joined UMC in 2020 as an Assistant Professor for Nephrology and Transplant. She obtained her Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery from the Aga Khan University in Pakistan. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. She completed her Nephrology Fellowship and Transplant Nephrology Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She is a member of the American Society of Transplantation, National Kidney Foundation, and American Society of Nephrology.
Practice Locations
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UMMC Medical Pavilion
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
| Board Certification: | Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine, Nephrology |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic Foundation |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic Foundation |
| Internship: | St. Barnabas Hospital |
| Medical Education: | Aga Khan University, Medical College |
| Residency: | St. Barnabas Hospital |
Experience
Current Positions
| Director, Living Kidney Donation at University of Mississippi Medical Center | 05/2025 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2020 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 03/2020 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine -Nephrology | 12/2019 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine-Internal Medicine | 10/2017 - 10/2027 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Clinical Nephrology Fellow of the year, Cleveland Clinic Foundation | 2019 |
| Chief Nephrology Fellow, Cleveland Clinic Foundation | 2018 |
| Outstanding Resident Award, Saint Barnabas Medical Center | 2017 |
| Outstanding Intern Award, Saint Baranbas Medical Center | 2015 |