Laveena Singla, MD
Specialties: Epilepsy
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. Singla serves as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, specializing in the treatment of epilepsy, including refractory seizures, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, and neuromodulation device programming adjustments. Certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Epilepsy, she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. Dr. Singla's research interests focus on women with epilepsy, stereo-EEG, and neuromodulation, demonstrating her dedication to advancing the field and improving patient outcomes. With her comprehensive approach and commitment to ongoing research, Dr. Singla strives to provide the highest quality care to her patients.
My Approach to Healthcare
Entering healthcare, I embraced empathy and understanding. Every patient holds a unique story, fears, and hopes. I believe in listening with an open heart, beyond diagnoses. Healing extends beyond medication; it's about offering comfort and reassurance.
Practice Locations
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Riverchase - UMMC
2550 Flowood Drive, Flowood, MS 39232 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: | Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology |
| Fellowship: | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian |
| Fellowship: | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian |
| Internship: | Medical College of Georgia - Augusta University |
| Medical Education: | Government Medical College |
| Residency: | Medical College of Georgia - Augusta University |
Experience
Current Positions
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, UMMC | 10/2022 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, UMMC | 10/2022 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medicine | 03/2022 - Present |
| Certification, ECFMG | 10/2015 - Present |
| Certification, Epilepsy, ABPN | 11/2022 - Present |
| Certification, Clinical Neurophysiology, ABPN | 11/2021 - Present |
| Certification, Neurology, ABPN | 09/2020 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Emerging Leadership Program, American Academy of Neurology | 2025 |
| Diversity and Inclusion Champion Mastery, UMMC | 2024 |
| Diversity and Inclusion Champion, UMMC | 2023 |
| Best Resident of the year, Georgia Neurological Society | 2020 |
| Fellow, AES | 2020 |
| David Hess Academic Neurology award, Medical College of Georgia | 2020 |
| Naiional Resident Scholars Program, Minneapolis, MN, Resident Scholar | 2018 |