Joseph A. Dynako, MD
Specialties: Orthopaedic Trauma
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. Dynako attended The University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN where he completed a B.S. in biology while playing defensive end on the football team. As a Senior he was voted team captain, was a NAIA COSIDA Academic All-American, and received the team's Silver Helmet Award.
He attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine and did all four years in South Bend on Notre Dame's campus. During medical school he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
He then completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at The University of Mississippi Medical Center. During Residency he was induced into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He also was afforded the opportunity to do an in-folded AO Trauma Fellowship at the Kantonsspital Graubünden in Chur, Switzerland (one of the 4 founding hospitals of the AO).
Following residency he completed an additional orthopaedic trauma fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seatle, WA. Widely regarded as one of the top trauma fellowships in the world.
He specializes in the care of all fractures of the pelvis and extremities, as well as the management of mal-aligned and unhealed fractures (malunions and nonunions).
My Approach to Healthcare
I understand that orthopaedic trauma patients are often having one of the worst days of their lives and I feel blessed to have the privilege to help them along their healing journey to return to normal life and function. My approach to orthopaedic trauma care has been shaped by internationally renowned mentors and a strong evidence-based approach to orthopaedics.
Practice Locations
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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
| Fellowship: | Harborview Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | Indiana University School of Medicine |
Experience
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| University of Mississippi Orthopaedic Residency Anatomy Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| University of Mississippi Orthopaedic Residency OITE Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| University of Mississippi Orthopaedic Residency Alan Freeland Research Day Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| University of Mississippi Orthopaedic Residency Citizenship Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| University of Mississippi Orthopaedic Residency Anatomy Award, The University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2022 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Inductee, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Societ | 2022 |
| Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee, Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2018 |
| IUSM-SB Dean’s Council Scholarship, Indiana University School of Medicine | 2015 |