Gustavo Luzardo, MD
Specialties: Adult Cranial Neurosurgery, Epilepsy, Vascular Neurosurgery, Oncology Neurosurgery
Gender: Male
Biography: Gustavo Luzardo, M.D., Director of the Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship Program and Director of UMMC's Neurosurgery Residency Training Program, is board-certified and dual-trained in open cerebrovascular surgery and endovascular surgery. He is a native of Maracaibo, Venezuela and received his medical degree from the Universidad Del Zulia. He completed a general surgery internship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and his neurosurgical residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Following residency, he went on to complete an endovascular fellowship at the same institution. Dr. Luzardo has extensive expertise in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease, cranial nerve disorders and skull base surgery. He is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care and our residents with the highest level of training. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys spearfishing, kitesurfing and spending time with his family.
My Approach to Healthcare
As a neurosurgeon specializing in open cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery surgery, my practice is very specialized. I chose the neurosciences because I was very interested in the correlation between anatomy and function, and the science involved. I have a very direct approach to care and welcome direct interaction with potential patients and referring providers. I have structured my practice to ensure I am accessible and there are not layers between my patients and me, for I believe this hands-on approach results in more rapid diagnoses and ultimately better results for my patients.
My second field of expertise are Cranial Base and Cerebral Tumors. I perform open skull base procedures as well as Ensocopic endonasal interventions for minimally invasive skull base resections.
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: | Neurological Surgery |
| Fellowship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Fellowship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Internship: | Mayo Medical School |
| Medical Education: | Univ. Del Zulia, Esc De Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi, Jackson | 07/2016 - Present |
| Vice Chair, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 08/2013 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2013 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi, Jackson | 04/2012 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, Cross Appointment in Radiology, School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 02/2009 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, FSMB / FCVS | |
| NPI, NPI | |
| UP Provider, UP | |
| Certification, Step 3: Passed 225 (93) | 04/2005 - Present |
| Certification, ECFMG | 07/1999 - Present |
| Certification, Clinical Skills Assessment: Passed | 05/1999 - Present |
| Certification, Step 1: Passed 244 (96) | 10/1998 - Present |
| Certification, English Test: Passed | 08/1998 - Present |
| Certification, Step 2: Passed 226 (88) | 08/1998 - Present |
| Certification, The American Board of Neurological Surgery | 11/2011 - 12/2021 |
| DEA, DEA | 02/2010 - 03/2016 |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (Permanent) | 07/2008 - 06/2013 |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (Limited) | 07/2001 - 06/2006 |
| Licensure, Minnesota Board of Medical Practice | 07/2000 - 06/2001 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Tenure, UMMC | 2014 |
| Director of the Neuroendovascular Fellowship, UMMC | 2012 |
| Co-Director of the University of Mississippi Medical Center Stroke Center, UMMC | 2012 |
| Brain Injury Association of Mississippi representative, Dept of Rehabilitation Services / State of Mississippi / SCI and Head Injury trust Fund Advisory Council | 2010 |