Bo Huang, MD, PhD
Specialties: Ophthalmology, Cornea/Laser Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Ocular Trauma
Gender: Male
Biography: Bo Huang, MD, Professor, Director of Cornea Services at UMMC, and cornea consultant to the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery. Dr. Huang received his medical degree from Jiangxi Medical College, China and received a Ph.D in Neuroscience from the University of Georgia, Athens GA. After completing a Neurobiology post-doctorate from the University of California, San Diego, Dr. Huang completed a surgical internship at the University of Texas Houston and completed a Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of South Florida. Dr. Huang received fellowship training in Cornea and Refractive Surgery from Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in 2002 and began his ophthalmic practice as an Assistant Professor at UMMC in 2003. Dr. Huang achieved tenure status in 2009 and has twice been promoted, becoming Professor in 2015. Dr. Huang is a recipient of numerous grants and awards including a prestigious career development award from Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc. Dr. Huang has been published widely in ophthalmology journals and has been selected as one of the best doctors by “Best Doctors in America”. Outside of his teaching, research, and patient care practice, Dr. Huang enjoys ballroom and Latin dance, competitive chess and international travel with his family.
Practice Locations
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Lakeland Medical - UMMC
764 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, Flowood, MS 39232 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: | Ophthalmology |
| Internship: | University of Texas Medical School at Houston |
| Medical Education: | Jiangxi Medical College -China |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Med Ctr, Jackson, MS | 07/2015 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Re-certification, American Board of Ophthalmology | 2014 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Ophthalmology | 2004 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| IRSP, UMMC | 2013 |
| Best Doctors in America | 2009 |
| Texas Higher Educational Commission Research Award | 1997 |
| Ophthalmology Research Grant Award, Knights Templar Eye Foundation | 1996 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness Inc. Career Development Award | 1994 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of California @ San Diego, Dept. of Biology | 1992 |
| NIH Graduate Assistantship, University of Georgia | 1988 |
| National Outstanding Thesis Award |