Scott A. Simpson, MD
Specialties: Children's Cardiology, Fetal Cardiology
Gender: Male
Biography: Scott Simpson, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A native of Denver, Colorado he holds a Master's of Science degree from Tulane University School of Medicine (2002) and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Tulane University School of Medicine (2008). He completed his Pediatrics residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA (2011) and went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN (2014). He also completed an advanced fellowship in Non-Invasive Imaging at at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN (2015). Dr. Simpson is the Medical Director for Pediatric Non-Invasive Imaging at UMMC. Most recently, Dr. Simpson was promoted to Chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and Co-Director of the Pediatric Heart Center (2024). Dr. Simpson has extensive expertise in the treatment of heart problems in the fetus, child, adolescent and young adult. He is a frequent lecturer and attendant at local and national meetings. He is an active member of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In his free time, Dr. Simpson is an avid beekeeper, enjoys live music and outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, hiking in Mississippi and beyond.
My Approach to Healthcare
As a pediatric cardiologist, I have worked many years for the privilege to care for patients. After my fellowship, I obtained additional training in non-invasive imaging. This enables me to have all the needed tools to search out answers for patients and their families. I enjoy bringing all of my knowledge, skills and personality to the bedside. I enjoy working with patients and families throughout that entire spectrum of life. In my practice, I often follow patients from before birth through adulthood. Sometimes, we have challenging discussions. Sometimes, we celebrate milestones and successes. I hope all of my patients and families feel welcome and important when they have a visit in my clinic. I spend significant time to ensure families have a good understanding of what is going on with their child and provide rapid turnaround with any testing and results to minimize anxiety and worry.
Practice Locations
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Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants - UMMC
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, Flowood, MS 39232 View Location |
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Children’s of Mississippi - Batson Kids Clinic
421 S. Stadium Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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Children’s of Mississippi Hospital - Blair E. Batson Tower
2500 N. State St., 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.
*Note: Grenada and Holmes County locations have different payor contracts. Oral Surgeons are considered in-network to the medical health plans listed below NOT dental.
Jackson and Madison
Medicare health insurance plans
- Devoted Health
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Medicare - Fee for Service
- Railroad Medicare - Fee for Service
- Shared Health Mississippi
- United Healthcare (except HMO)
- Vantage Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare - Medicare Advantage
Medicaid health plans
- Mississippi Medicaid Fee for Service
- MS CAN Plans: Magnolia, Molina, TrueCare
- MS CHIP: Magnolia, Molina, TrueCare
Dental plans
- Always Care
- Avesis
- Medicaid Fee for Service
- MS CAN: Magnolia Health Plan, Molina HealthCare, TrueCare
- Ambetter
- Unum
Vision plans
- EyeMed
- First Look
- March Vision
Commercial, Marketplace and other health plans
- Aetna Health Management (excludes UMMC Madison)
- Ambetter
- American Life Care - PHCS/Multiplan
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
- BCBS Federal
- Celtic (Transplants)
- Cigna PPO (excludes transplants; excludes UMMC Madison)
- Corvel Healthcare Corp (Workers Comp.)
- First Choice Health Plan - includes Humana PPO Commercial, but not Humana Medicare Advantage
- First Health Network/Coventry - Aetna
- Government Employees Health Insurance Association (GEHA) - United Healthcare
- Interlink Health Services (Transplant)
- LifeTrac (Transplant)
- Mississippi Department of Rehab Services (MDRS)
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN)
- Mississippi State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan (AHS Network administered by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi)
- Multiplan - PHCS/American Life Care
- North Mississippi Health Link
- OptumHealth Care Solutions, Inc. (Transplant)
- OptumHealth VA CCN
- PPO Plus, LLC/Zelis/Stratose
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Tricare
- United Healthcare: PPO Commercial (excludes HMO)
- Vantage Health Plan: Commercial, PPACA Plan
- Veterans Administration
Behavioral health plans
- United Behavioral Health
- Cigna Behavioral Health
Education
| Board Certification: | Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology |
| Fellowship: | Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Fellowship: | Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Internship: | Emory University School of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | Tulane University School of Medicine |
| Residency: | Emory University School of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UMMC | 07/2020 - Present |
| Medical Director, Pediatric Non-Invasive Imaging, School of Medicine | 06/2016 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Tennessee State Medical Board | 07/2012 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2015 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric Cardiology, ABP | 11/2016 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatrics, ABP | 10/2014 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Children's Hospital Leadership Program, UMMC Department of Pediatrics | 2018 |
| Most Promising Junior Faculty, UMMC Department of Pediatrics | 2018 |
| Commencement Speaker at Tulane University School of Medicine Graduation, Tulane School of Medicine | 2008 |
| Richard W. Freeman Prize, Tulane School of Medicine | 2008 |
| National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Scholarship and Award | 2007 |
| Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society, Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2007 |
| Commencement Speaker at Colorado State University Graduation, Colorado State University | 1999 |
| Pamela Griffith Memorial Award and Scholarship, Colorado State University | 1999 |
| Sigma Xi Award for Best Presentation in Science and Engineering, Colorado State University | 1999 |