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James R. Jordan, MD
Specialties: Craniofacial and Trauma Surgery, ENT Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Salivary Gland Disorders, Mohs Surgery, Melanoma and Skin Cancers, Head and Neck Reconstruction
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. J. Randall Jordan is a double board certified physician who is recognized among his peers as one of the leading facial reconstructive surgeons in the state. For nearly 20 years, Dr. Jordan has been dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and consistently receives high patient satisfaction scores and glowing patient reviews. When not at the hospital, Dr. Jordan enjoys hunting, sailing, cycling and spending time with his family.
Practice Locations
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Lakeland Medical - UMMC
764 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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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: | Facial Plastic Surgery; Otolaryngology |
| Fellowship: | McCollough Aesthetic Medical Center |
| Internship: | University of Florida College of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Florida College of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2008 - Present |
| Medical Director - Face and Skin Center, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2008 - Present |
| Vice Chair, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 11/2003 - Present |
| Medical Director - ENT Clinic, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 06/2002 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Medical License, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 06/2002 - Present |
| Certification, Diplomate of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | 06/1995 - Present |
| Certification, Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology | 04/1992 - Present |
| Licensure, Medical License, Florida Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance Services | 04/1988 - 01/2010 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Resident Book Award, University of Florida Department of Otolaryngology | 1989 |
| Teacher of the Year, UMMC Department of Otolaryngology | |
| Teacher of the Year, UMMC Department of Otolaryngology | |
| Ambroise Pare Award, Medical Corps International Forum | |
| Alumni Scholarship Award, University of Florida College of Medicine | |
| Junior AOA, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society | |
| Lange Book Award for top in-service exam score, University of Florida College of Medicine |