Brian J. Tollefson, MD
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Adult Emergency Medicine
Gender: Male
Biography: I earned my medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School. After completing an internship in internal medicine, I served as a flight surgeon for four years in the US Air force on active duty, during which I was deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey and Cuba in support of combat operations. I served on a special ops helicopter rescue unit in Keflavik, Iceland my final year on active duty.
I am residency trained in Emergency medicine and fellowship trained in Primary care sports medicine and work clinically in both areas. I am actively involved in clinical research in the area of emergency and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Since leaving active duty military service, I have continued to serve in the Mississippi Air National Guard. Presently, I am the Medical Group Commander and State Air Surgeon.
In my spare time I enjoy aviation, home renovation and various sporting events. I hold a private pilot license and am in the process of building an experimental airplane.
I'm actively involved in my field of study and am keeping abreast of current research. I value hard work and the advancement of knowledge. I encourage, motivate, and instill these values into my residents and coworkers always striving for excellence.
Practice Locations
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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 - 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: | Emergency Medicine; Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine |
| Fellowship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Internship: | Wilford Hall Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | Univ Of Mn At Minneapolis School Of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Director, UMMC MCES Public Safety | 07/2021 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine, UMMC | 07/2018 - Present |
| Vice Chair, School of Medicine, UMMC | 05/2017 - Present |
| Director, Mississippi Air National Guard | 2016 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, UMMC | 07/2015 - Present |
| Director, Department of Ultrasound, ESP Ultrasound, Inc. | 07/2013 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, UMMC | 07/2011 - Present |
| Flight Surgeon, Department of Air Force, Mississippi Air National Guard | 07/2005 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 10/2012 - Present |
| Certification, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer--Abdomen, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 12/2011 - Present |
| Certification, Certification of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine | 07/2011 - 12/2031 |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2005 - Present |
| DEA, DEA Licensure, Drug Enforcement Agency | 07/2005 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine | 03/2009 - 12/2029 |
| NPI, National Provider Identification, NPPES | 07/2006 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Robert C. Jorden Excellence in Teaching Award, UMMC EM Residents | 2013 |
| Meritorious Service Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters, US Air Force | 2013 |
| Resident High Board Score Award, UMMC Emergency Medicine | 2007 |
| Resident High Board Score Award, UMMC Emergency Medicine | 2007 |
| Resident Research Award, UMMC Emergency Medicine | 2007 |
| Sikorsky Helicopter Rescue Award, US Air Force | 2005 |
| Air Force Air Medal, US Air Force | 2003 |
| Aerial Achievement Medal, US Air Force | 2002 |
| National Defense Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, US Air Force | 2002 |
| Received several other military Awards & Decorations, US Army and US Air Force | 1985 |