John Morellato, MD
Specialties: Orthopaedic, Orthopaedic Trauma, Orthopaedic Nonunions and Malunions
Gender: Male
Biography: John Morellato is a board certified Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon. He was born and raised on the west coast of Canada in British Columbia. After completing a degree in Pharmacy at the University of British Columbia and working there as a pharmacist he then moved to Australia to complete Medical School at the University of Sydney where he graduated with honors. After nearly two years working as a house officer at St George Hospital in Sydney, he then transitioned back to Canada where he completed residency training in Ottawa, Ontario at the University of Ottawa. During residency he completed an AO Trauma Fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and board certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
He completed subspeciatly training in Orthopaedic Trauma by completing a fellowship at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD. During his fellowship he was able to participate in the AOTrauma North America Travelling Fellows Initiative travelling to Davos, Switzerland. He joined the faculty at the University of Mississippi Medical Center after his fellowship and currently holds the rank of Associate Professor. He is an active faculty member with AO North America, a member of the OTA and currently serves as the Quality Officer for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
My Approach to Healthcare
My approach to health care is to treat all people who present with traumatic injuries as I would want my family. My goal is to help every patient I treat get back to enjoying and living their life as they were before their injury.
Practice Locations
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UMMC Medical Pavilion
2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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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 - 2026MississippiCAN 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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: | Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma; Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma |
| Fellowship: | Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland |
| Internship: | University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | The University of Sydney |
| Residency: | University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2023 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board Certified | 08/2021 - 12/2031 |
| Licensure, Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada | 12/2013 - Present |
| Certification, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada | 06/2017 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Medical License | 09/2018 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2023 |
| 2023 Pillars: Recognition of Service & Inclusive Excellence – Honorable Mention, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2023 |
| Robert A McGuire Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery | 2022 |
| Outcomes of Patients with Femoral Fractures corrected by using Femoral Recon Nail, Adolescent Lateral Femoral Nail, or Lateral Femoral Nail - Grant, Johnson & Johnson / DePuy Synthes | 2022 |
| UMMC Diversity and Inclusion Champion and Professional Development Certificate Program, UMMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion | 2021 |
| Resident Teaching Award, University of Ottawa | 2017 |
| Dr. Merv Letts Award for Scholarship, University of Ottawa | 2017 |
| University of Ottawa Anatomy Prize, University of Ottawa | 2017 |
| Canadian Orthopaedic Association Award, 3rd Place Resident Research Paper, Canadian Orthopaedic Association | 2016 |
| Dr. Merv Letts Award for Scholarship, University of Ottawa | 2016 |
| Outstanding Poster Presentation Award, University of Ottawa | 2015 |
| Best Basic Science Paper, University of Ottawa, HBK Uthoff Annual Research Day | 2015 |
| Highest Achieving Student in Medicine, University of Sydney | 2010 |
| AM Taylor Scholarship In Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Sydney | 2009 |
| Westmead Hospital Association Student Travel Grant, Westmead Hospital Association | 2009 |
| Sydney University Sport Senate Scholarship - Rugby, Sydney University | 2009 |
| Westmead Hospital Association Student Travel Grant, Westmead Hospital Association | 2008 |
| Sydney University Sport Senate Scholarship - Rugby, Sydney University | 2008 |
| UBC Sport Scholarship - Rugby, University of British Columbia | 2005 |
| UBC Sport Scholarship - Rugby, University of British Columbia | 2004 |
| UBC Sport Scholarship - Rugby, University of British Columbia | 2003 |
| UBC Sport Scholarship - Rugby, University of British Columbia | 2002 |
| UBC Sport Scholarship - Rugby, University of British Columbia | 2001 |