Licy Yanes Cardozo, MD
Specialties: Endocrinology and Diabetes
Gender: Female
Biography: Licy L. Yanes Cardozo, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Medicine/Endocrinology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She received her Medical Degree at the National University of Asuncion (Paraguay) and performed her residency in Internal Medicine at the same institution. Later on, she performed postdoctoral studies studying the mechanisms by which androgens regulate blood pressure under the mentorship of Dr. Jane Reckelhoff at the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. After she rose to the academic rank of Assistant Professor in Physiology, she joined the Department of Medicine, where she completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
She is a physician-scientist with dual appointments as an Associate Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Medicine (Endocrinology) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She is engaged in basic and clinical research and clinical practice. Her research focuses on the mechanisms by which androgen excess mediates cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in women. She has published over 70 original manuscripts and book chapters. Her research has been funded by the American Heart Association, Endocrine Fellows Foundation, and National Institutes of Health.
My Approach to Healthcare
I am a physician-scientist and practicing endocrinologist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. My research focuses on the cardiometabolic complications caused by abnormal levels of sex steroids, particularly androgens in women, which I have studied for the last 20 years. I lead a research team studying different therapeutic options to effectively and safely treat the cardiometabolic complications found in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). I blend my research knowledge with the latest discoveries in my clinic to provide the best medical care. When patients come to my clinic, I make sure they feel comfortable, heard, and cared for in the best and most compassionate way possible. I have a holistic approach to treating the disease and all the psychological turmoil that comes with that disease. My main goal is to alleviate the fear, anguish, confusion, and sometimes anger accompanying an endocrine disorder diagnosis. I am living my calling; being a physician-scientist is an honor and privilege I carry in my heart.
Practice Locations
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Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, 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.
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: | Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Fellowship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Internship: | University of Asuncion, Facultad de Medicine |
| Medical Education: | University of Asuncion, Facultad de Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Residency: | University of Asuncion, Facultad de Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, MS 39216 | 07/2023 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine | 06/2022 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2019 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics Department University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2015 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2024 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine | 07/2015 - Present |
| Certification, Medical License, Mississippi State Board of Medicine Licensure | 2010 - Present |
| Certification, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine | 2013 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority Award, Gordon Research Conferences | 2021 |
| Fellow, Southern Society of Clinical Investigation | 2021 |
| Excellence in Research Award (Gold Level), University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2019 |
| Trailblazer Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center-School of Medicine | 2019 |
| Excellence in Research Award (Silver Level), University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2018 |
| Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology (FLARE) Travel award, Endocrine Society | 2018 |
| Stanley Chapman Young Investigator Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center-Dept. of Medicine | 2016 |
| Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology (FLARE) Mentoring Network Award, Endocrine Society | 2015 |
| Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology (FLARE) Fellow, Endocrine Society | 2015 |
| Research Fellow Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dept. of Medicine | 2014 |
| Clinical Fellows Abstract Award/Travel Grants in Women Health, Endocrine Society/Pzifer | 2014 |
| First Place, abstract competition, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dept. of Medicine | 2012 |
| Excellence in Research Award (Bronze level), University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2009 |
| Finalist Amgen Postdoctoral Award, American Physiological Society, Renal Section | 2006 |
| Travel Award, American Heart Association, Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences | 2005 |
| Best Abstract Award, Paraguayan Society of Cardiology | 2005 |
| Caroline Tum Suden Professional Opportunity Award, American Physiological Society | 2005 |
| Travel award, International Union of Physiological Societies | 2005 |
| Travel Award, Experimental Biology Satellite Meeting Coordinating hemodynamics and filtration function of the kidney | 2005 |
| Travel award, American Heart Association | 2005 |
| Summa Cum Laude, Universidad Nacional de Asuncion, School of Medicine | 1997 |