Christopher E. Lee, MD
Specialties: Salivary Gland Disorders, General ENT and Nasal Allergies
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. Christopher Lee is recognized as one of the leading ENT physicians in the state. He has interest in all general aspects of otolaryngology with particular interests in chronic allergy and sinus issues and the treatment of salivary gland stones. He also enjoys endocrine surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid. Dr. Lee is committed to providing outstanding patient care as evidenced by his positive patient reviews. When he is not at the hospital, Dr. Lee enjoys spending time with family.
Practice Locations
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Lakeland Medical - UMMC
764 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 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: | Otolaryngology |
| Internship: | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2017 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Medical License, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 04/2010 - Present |
| Certification, Board Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology | 06/2011 - Present |
| Certification, Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy | 11/2013 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences Award, Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences at UMMC | 2005 |
| Junior AOA, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society | 2003 |
| Medical Genetics/Biostatistics Award, UMMC | 2003 |
| Medical Gross Anatomy Award, UMMC Department of Anatomy | 2002 |
| Medical Physiology Award, UMMC Department of Physiology | 2002 |
| Ambassadorial Scholarship, Rotary Foundation | 2000 |