Tollefson, Brian J., M.D.
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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Merit Health Madison - UMMC
163 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS 39046 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.
Medicare health insurance plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Medicare - Fee For Service
- Railroad Medicare - Fee for Service
- Shared Health Mississippi
- United Healthcare (except DSNP)
- Vantage Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare - Medicare Advantage
Medicaid health plans
- Mississippi Medicaid
- MS CAN - Magnolia Health Plan, Molina HealthCare, United Healthcare
- Medicaid MS CHIP - Molina MS CHIP and United Healthcare
Dental plans
- Always Care
- Medicaid
- MS CAN - Magnolia Health Plan, Molina HealthCare, United Healthcare
- Ambetter - Magnolia Health Plan
Commercial, Marketplace and other health plans
- Always Care - Dental & Vision
- Avesis (Molina)
- Aetna Health Management
- Ambetter - Magnolia Health Plan
- American Life Care - PHCS/Multiplan
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
- Cenpatico - Behavioral Health
- Cigna PPO and Behavioral Health (excludes transplants)
- Corvel Healthcare Corp
- 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
- Hattiesburg Clinic Professional Association - MPCN
- Interlink Health Services - Transplant Services
- LifeTrac - Transplant Services
- Mississippi Department of Rehab Services (MDRS)
- Mississippi Health Partners (MHP) - Family Medicine Only
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN)
- Mississippi State Hospital
- 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 Services
- OptumHealth VA CCN
- PPO Plus, LLC/Zelis/Stratose
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Tricare
- United Healthcare - PPO Commercial, CHIP, MSCAN, Behavioral Health
- Vantage Health Plan - Commercial, PPACA Plan and Medicare Advantage Plan
- Veterans Administration
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 |