Daniela McConnell, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English, Spanish
13105 Wortham Center Drive,
Houston,
TX
77065
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2019
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My Biography
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Professional Background
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Professional Associations
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Hobbies and Interests
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Awards & Publications
Dr. Daniela McConnell earned her undergraduate degree in 2010 at Texas A&M University in College Station where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences with honors, graduating magna cum laude. She then completed her medical degree in 2015 at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) McGovern Medical School. She went on to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2019 at McGovern Medical School. Dr. McConnell joined Kelsey-Seybold in 2019.
Dr. McConnell holds several licenses and certifications, including da Vinci® Surgical System training; NEXPLANNON® (etonogestrol implant) training; neonatal resuscitation; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
Dr. McConnell is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Texas Medical Association (TMA), and the Harris County Medical Society.
Dr. McConnell enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, dining adventures, and dancing. She also enjoys drawing, sewing, gardening, and a good puzzle. She likes to travel and is a scuba diver and snowboarder. When at home, she likes to binge watch her favorite TV series and exercise.
Fun Facts
Dr. McConnell says the best advice she’s ever received is to “trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Many people don’t know this about Dr. McConnell, but she has had several zipline adventures despite having an irrational fear of heights. The most memorable was in Alaska where she got stuck in the middle of the longest, highest line and had to be rescued as eagles circled above and bears played in the distance.
The most exotic/interesting place she has lived or visited is Xcaret. Her favorite book is “The Count of Monte Cristo.” Her guilty pleasures are wine, popcorn, and ice cream.
Awards
- 2019 - AAGL Recognition of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology
- 2018 - The Annual J. Taylor Wharton, M.D., Award for Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2018 - Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine Residency Program Award for Excellence in Obstetrics
- 2015 - Best Teaching Resident of the Clerkship
Research
- The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Houston, Texas, 2015 - 2018
- Mentor: Dr. Teresa Byrd, Dr. Allison Ownby
- Study: Keeping Patients Safe: Teaching Medical Students to Perform Effective Patient Handovers in an Obstetrics-Gynecology Clerkship
- The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Houston, Texas, 2015 - 2018
- Mentor: Dr. Nikolaos M. Zacharias
- Study: Amniotic Fluid Volume in HIV + Patients on HAART
- The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Department of Dermatology Houston, Texas, 2006 - 2013
- Mentor: Dr. Stephen B. Tucker
- Study: Characteristics of keratinocytes in Squamous Cell Carcinoma in situ (and precursor lesions) were evaluated from ultraviolet and arsenic induced lesions. These were evaluated for histologic features, immunohistochemistry, and size characteristics.
- The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Department of Dermatology Houston, Texas, 2010 - 2011
- Mentor: Dr. Stephen B. Tucker
- Study: Fire-Retardant Clothing–Related Dermatitis
- Published in Dermatitis
Publications
- McConnell DC. Approach to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. In: Toy E.C.; Baker B.; Ross P.J.; Jennings J.C. Case Files: Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York: 2015.
- McConnell D.C.; Harris, T.J.; Tucker, S.B. Fire-Retardant Clothing-Related Dermatitis. Dermatitis. 23(1):27-31, January/February 2012. doi:10.1097/DER.0b013e31823d18ef
Presentations
- Keeping Patients Safe: Teaching Medical Students to Perform Effective Patient Handovers in an Obstetrics-Gynecology Clerkship, Houston, Texas, 2018
- Teaching medical students the elements of an effective patient handover – is it possible?, Galveston, Texas, 2017
- Women's Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan
- See, Test, & Treat, Hope Clinic, Houston, Texas, 2014
- See, Test, & Treat, Lone Star Clinic, Conroe, Texas, 2014
Accepted Insurance
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AmeriBen TPA
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Cigna Plans
Cigna
- Choice Fund PPO
- Choice Fund Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna HMO
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact Cigna at the phone number on the back of your member ID card or go online to the Cigna member portal to select a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
- Cigna KelseyCare
- Cigna HMO Open Access (OA)
- Cigna HMO Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
- Cigna Surefit
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact Cigna at the phone number on the back of your member ID card or go online to the Cigna member portal to select a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
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- LocalPlus
- LocalPlus IN
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
The specific BCBSTX PPO and HMO plans in which Kelsey-Seybold participates are:
- Anthem BCBS PPO
- Blue Access Choice PPO
- Blue Access PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Essentials HMO Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (Basic and Standard Option)
- Health Select of Texas - ERS Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary+ Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare HD
- TRS-ActiveCare 2
- UT Select
Kelsey-Seybold will not participate in the following BCBSTX plans: Blue Premier, Blue High-Performance network, Marketplace plans: My Blue Health, and Blue Advantage HMO, or any BCBSTX Medicare products. View FAQ (pdf)
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Humana Plans
Humana
Non-Medicare Advantage
- Humana PPO
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana Preferred POS (Open Access)
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana National POS Open Access
Medicare Advantage
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Aetna Plans
KelseyCare Aetna
Aetna PPO, POS, and EPO Plans
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is an in-network provider for most Aetna PPO, POS, and EPO plans*, including:
- Aetna Select
- Open Access Select
- Elect Choice
- Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Managed Choice
- Open Choice PPO
Aetna CVS Health Marketplace Plans
Effective January 1, 2023
- Bronze S
- Silver 1
- Silver 2
- Silver 3
- Silver 4
- Silver S
- Gold
- Gold S
*All Houston area Aetna CVS Health plans are accepted at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic*
*Kelsey-Seybold does not participate in any commercial Aetna HMO and HNO plans, including Aetna QPOS.
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UnitedHealthcare Plans
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact United Healthcare Charter at the phone number on the back of your member ID card or go online to the United Healthcare member portal to select a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Core
- UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact United Healthcare Navigate at the phone number on the back of your member ID card or go online to the United Healthcare member portal to select a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact United Healthcare Navigate Plus at the phone number on the back of your member ID card or go online to the United Healthcare member portal to select a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO-R
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact United Healthcare NexusACO at the phone number on the back of your member ID card or go online to the United Healthcare member portal to select a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO (OAP and OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
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Other Plans
Allied Benefit Systems/NGBS
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)
- APWU Health Plan Nationwide – CDHP with UnitedHealthcare PPO
- APWU Health Plan Nationwide – High Option with Cigna PPO
- GEHA Benefit Plan Nationwide – High & Standard Options with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- NALC Nationwide with Cigna OAP
- NALC Value Option Nationwide with Cigna OAP
- SAMBA Nationwide – High & Standard with Cigna OAP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Standard Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Basic Option
Great West Healthcare (also known as Cigna-GWH)
- POS
- PPO
- Open Access
HealthSmart PPO
Medicare
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic accepts the following Medicare Advantage Plans: KelseyCare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, WellCare TexanPlus, Humana Medicare and select UnitedHealthcare plans. Effective January 1, 2009, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic does not accept patients with traditional Medicare.
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
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Kelsey Plans
Kelsey Plan
When you select a Kelsey Plan, you’re choosing the doctors at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic to deliver and coordinate your care. Learn more here.
KelseyCare Advantage
KelseyCare Aetna
Kelsey-Seybold does not participate in Aetna HMO and HNO plans, including Aetna QPOS.
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Education and Board Certifications
Medical School
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) McGovern Medical School, 2015
Internship/Residency
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) McGovern Medical School, 2019
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - OB/GYN