Etan Weinstock, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English
2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston,
TX
77025
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2015
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"Patients should be the primary decision maker in their care. My role is to educate patients about available options and assist them in determining which is best for them, considering all aspects of their condition and life. I’m a strong advocate for individualized patient care. No one person completely fits the ‘textbook’ and no one particular standardized management usually fits the patient."
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. Etan Weinstock is Chief of the Ear, Nose and Throat Department at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.
Before joining Kelsey-Seybold, Dr. Weinstock served as chief of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at LBJ Hospital in Houston. In that role, he established a comprehensive Head and Neck Cancer Center where patient survival from these malignancies exceeded national levels. He held a joint appointment as an assistant professor for The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and in the Department of Oncology. He has trained in advanced Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and served as a general surgery intern at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Dr. Weinstock is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Head and Neck Society. He is also a member of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Weinstock enjoys playing guitar, photography, cycling and yoga.
Fun Facts
Dr. Weinstock’s father is his role model. He knew as early as kindergarten he wanted to be a physician. His guilty pleasure is frozen fudge pops. His favorite band is Pearl Jam, and his favorite historical figure is Benjamin Franklin - they even share the same birthday.
Dr. Weinstock is a recipient of the Innovation Trailblazer Award at LBJ Hospital, the UT Physicians Best Employee Award and Resident of the Year at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He also received the Faculty of the Year Award for the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the highest departmental honor. He has also been named to the Super Doctors – Rising Stars list annually since 2012 and to Houstonia Magazine’s Top Doctors list in 2015. Dr. Weinstock also received the Compassionate Doctor Award in 2013, ServiceFIRST Hero from LBJ Hospital, Physician Recognition for Excellence in Collaborative Medical Care and first place in The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Resident Research Competition.
Publications
- Weinstock YE, Myssiorek D, Cai N, Morgenstern N. Pathology Quiz case: Sarcomatoid Carcinoma. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 129:1243, 2003.
- Pereira KD, Weinstock, YE. Bronchoscopic Assisted Neonatal Tracheostomy. Int J Pediatr Otohinolartngol. 71(2):211-5, 2007.
- Holsinger FC, Kies MS, Weinstock YE, Lewin JS, Hajibashi S, Nolen DD, Weber RS, Laccourreye O. Videos in Clinical Medicine. Examination of the Larynx and Pharynx. N Engl J Med. 17;358(3):e2, 2008.
- Kupferman ME, Weinstock YE, Santillan AA, Mishra A, Roberts D, Clayman GL, Weber RS. Predictors of Level V metastasis in well-differentiated thyroid cancer. Head and Neck. 30(11):1469-74, 2008.
- Hanasono M, Weinstock YE, Yu P. Reconstructon of extensive head and neck defects with multiple simultaneous free flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg. 122(6):1739-46, 2008.
- Butler MR, Prospero Ponce CM, Weinstock YE, Orengo-Nania S, Cheves-Barrios P, Frankfort BJ. Topical silver nanoparticles result in improved bleb function by increasing filtration and reducing fibrosis in a rabbit model of filtration surgery. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 54(7):4982-90, 2013.
- Mahmood L, Demian N, Weinstock YE, Weissferdt A. Mandibular nerve schwannoma resection using sagittal split ramus osteotomy. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 71(11):1861-72, 2013.
- Weinstock YE, Alava I, Dierks EJ. Pitfalls in determining head and neck surgical margins. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin N Am. 26;151-162, 2014.
Papers
Throat infections. In: Goddard & Hildyard (Eds.). Diseases and Disorders. The Brown Reference Group.Vol. 3, 843-844. Marshall Cavendish, NY 2007.Accepted Insurance
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Cigna Plans
Cigna
- KelseyCare powered by Cigna (learn more)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Choice Fund Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna HMO
- 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
- 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:
- Blue Edge 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
- 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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UnitedHealthcare Plans
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- United Charter Kelsey-Seybold (learn more)
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Core
- UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
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Aetna Plans
Aetna KelseyCare (learn more)
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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KelseyCare Health Plans
Local employers can add a KelseyCare plan alongside current plan offerings. Over 400 Houston-area employers offer the choice of a KelseyCare plan to their employees.
KelseyCare plans include:
- Aetna KelseyCare (learn more)
- KelseyCare powered by Cigna (learn more)
- KelseyCare Humana (learn more)
- United Charter Kelsey-Seybold (learn more)
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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
First Health
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 new patients with traditional Medicare.
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
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Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana Plans
Humana
- KelseyCare Humana (learn more)
- Humana Choice POS
- Humana COT National POS Open Access
- Humana EPO PPO Open Access
- Humana National EPO
- Humana HMO Premier (Open Access)
- Humana PPO
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana Preferred POS (Open Access)
- Humana/ ChoiceCare Network PPO
- Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
- Humana National POS- Open Access
- Humana National POS-Open Access Plus