Mildred Ridgway, MD
Specialties: Gynecologic Cancers, Gynecologic Oncology
Gender: Female
Biography: I am a native of Mississippi and earned my undergraduate and medical degrees from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. I completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. I continued my education with my fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. I joined the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2011 after six years in community practice. I am proud to offer high quality care in a tertiary care medical center and contribute to the education of MS's medical students and Gynecologic surgeons. I have extensive experience in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and I am one of the leading Gyn robotic surgeons in the state and southeast. I am passionate about women's health and women's cancer care and strive to continue to improve the care for women in the state of Mississippi.
My Approach to Healthcare
I’ve always found my job extremely rewarding. I’m truly honored and privileged to participate in women’s lives at a time that can be frightening and uncertain. My goal is to comfort patients and guide decision-making so that each woman is cared for at the highest level.
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: | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Fellowship: | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill |
| Internship: | Duke University Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Residency: | Duke University Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMMC, 2500 North State Street, MS 39216 | 07/2024 - Present |
| Associate Chief Medical Officer, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, UMMC, 2500 North State Street, MS 39216 | 07/2024 - Present |
| Division Chief, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMMC, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2022 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2005 - Present |
| State of Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure | 2005 - Present |
| United States Medical Licensure Examinations Step 1-3 | 1999 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Safety 1st Chasing Zero Certificate of Achievement, UMMC's Mirror Lake Clinic Bronze Award for Gyn Onocology | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater America Women of Distinction Award, Girl Scouts of Greater America | 2017 |
| Gold Apple Award, UMMC | 2016 |
| Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors | 2013 |
| Patient's Choice 5th Anniversary Award | 2012 |
| Center of Excellence for Ethicon Biosurgery | 2012 |
| MS Business Woman of the Year, 2011 Finalist, MS Business Journal | 2011 |
| Compassionate Doctor Recognition | 2011 |
| Mississippi Business Journal Health Care Hero, MS Business Journal | 2011 |
| Mississippi Top 50 Leading Business Women, MS Business Journal | 2010 |
| Patient First Award, MS Baptist Med Center, MS Baptist Medical Center | 2010 |
| Patients' Choice Award | 2008 |
| Cambridge Who's Who in Gynecologic Oncology, Cambridge Who's Who | 2007 |
| Fellows Award for Teaching Excellence, University of North Carolina | 2003 |
| Surgical Laparoscopy Award, Duke University | 2002 |
| Ortho-McNeil Senior Resident Teaching Award | 2001 |
| Resident's Day Research Project - 1st Place Winner | 2001 |