Jalaja Joseph, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada
11555 University Blvd.,
Sugar Land,
TX
77478
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: March 2022
Ways to Schedule an Appointment
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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. Joseph loves spending time with her kids and doing activities with them. She also enjoys reading and likes to cook.
Fun Facts
The best advice Dr. Joseph has received is “Never look back on your decisions and move forward” and “Worry only about things that you can control.”
Not everyone knows this about her, but she loves humor!
Publications
- Leinung MC, Feustel PJ, Joseph J. Changing Demographics in Transgender Individuals Seeking Hormonal Therapy: Are Trans Women More Common Than Trans Men. Transgender Health. June 2020
- Leinung MC, Miller CH, Tehrani B, Joseph J. The Effect of Efavirenz on Estradiol Metabolism in Transgender Women. Transgender Health. Sept 2019
- Leinung MC, Feustel PJ, Joseph J. Hormonal Treatment of Transgender Women With Oral Estradiol. Transgender Health. May 2018
- Ahmad S, Joseph J. VISUAL VIGNETTE. Endocrine Practice: December 2017
- Brown RJ, Joseph J, Cochran E, Gewert C, Semple R, Gorden P. Type B Insulin Resistance Masquerading as Ovarian Hyperthecosis. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. June 2017
- Sachmechi I, Ahmed S, Joseph J, Reich D, Cardinal L, et al. Effect of Alendronate on Bone Mineral Density in Post-Menopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Int J Endocrinol Metab Disord. May 2015
- Joseph J, Shamburek RD, Cochran E, Gorden P, Brown RJ. Lipid regulation in lipodystrophy versus the obesity-associated metabolic syndrome: the dissociation of HDL-C and triglycerides. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. June 2014
- Muniyappa R, Brown RJ, Mari A, Joseph J et al. Effects of Leptin Replacement Therapy on Pancreatic beta-Cell Function in Patients with Lipodystrophy. Diabetes care. Feb 2014
- Masood W, Joseph J, Bandagi S. Acute Rheumatic Fever (Arf) With Coincident Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN) in an Adult: A Case Report and Review of Literature. American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Apr 2011
- Dharshan AC, Joseph J, Goel SK, Tavakoly A, Shenoy MM. Double interatrial septum. Canadian Journal of Cardiology. Feb 2010
Presentations
- Trovato A, Nguyen S, Leinung MC, Joseph J: Achieving Physiologic 17-ẞ-Estradiol Levels in Transgender Females on Estradiol Transdermal Patches and Optimal Dosing. September 2020, Medical Student Investigation Day, Albany Medical Center
- Leinung MC, Joseph J: Changing Demographics in Transgender Individuals Seeking Hormonal Therapy: Are Trans Women More Common Than Trans Males? March 2018, Endocrine Society, Chicago
- Kafrouni A, Joseph J, Venous Thromboembolism in Male-to-Female Transgender Patients on Oral Estradiol: A Case Series: March 2018, Endocrine Society, Chicago
- Leinung MC, Miller C, Joseph J: Impact of Efavirenz on Estradiol Metabolism: March 2018, Endocrine Society, Chicago
- Joseph J, Zhang R, Jou S, Conti D, Leinung MC: Endocrine management of renal transplant patients: A role in successful graft survival. April 2017, Endocrine Society, Florida
- Ahmad S, Lee JH, Park E, Leinung MC, Joseph J: Ectopic ACTH Co-Secretion and Adrenal Pheochoromocytoma from a 11 cm Adrenal Mass April 2016, Endocrine Society, Boston
- Ahmad S, Kim S, Joseph J, Leinung MC: A Cross- Sectional Study of Clinical and Psychosocial Characteristics of a Cohort of 371 Transgender Patients Treated at Albany Medical Center April 2016, Endocrine Society, Boston
- Kim GY, Kim CS, Jennings T, Joseph J: Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Arising in a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst: A Case Report October 2015, American Thyroid Association, Florida
- Joseph J, Cochran EK, Gorden P, Brown RJ: Pubertal Gonadotropins Are Required for Insulin-Induced Hyperandrogenism. June 2014, American Diabetes Association, California
- Joseph J, Stratakis C, et al. Bleeding Adrenal: Adrenal Hemorrhage as a Complication of Adrenal Venous Sampling. June 2013, Endocrine Society, California
- Joseph J, Gorden P et al. Enigma of low levels of high-density lipoproteins in Lipodystrophy June 2013, Endocrine Society, California
- Joseph J, Skarulis M, et al. Retroperitoneal Mass, Hypopituitarism, Thyroiditis and Auricular ossification: Possible IgG4-Related Disease. June 2013, Endocrine Society, California
- Sullivan S, Muniyappa R. Joseph J, et al. Effects of Growth Hormone and Testosterone Administration on Thyroid Function in Healthy Older Men. June 2012, Endocrine Society, Texas
- Joseph J, Bandagi S, et al. Paraneoplastic Anti-CCP Antibody Positive Polyarthritis May Mimic Rheumatoid Arthritis. Second position in the clinical vignette category. November 2010, AMA, California
- Joseph J, Sachemechi I, et al. Effect of Diabetes on Bone Mineral Density in Post-Menopausal Women on Alendronate Therapy. June 2010, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY
- Joseph J, Abrudescu A, et al. A Case of Pulmonary Cryptococcosis in Polymyositis June 2010, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY
- Joseph J, Shenoy M, et al. Cardiac Tumor or Just Fat? May 2010, Queens Hospital Center, NY
- Joseph J, Ahmed S, et al. Left atrial Myxoma masquerading as pulmonary tuberculosis November 2009, AMA, Texas
Research
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Dapagliflozin as an Add On to Insulin Therapy in Subjects with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus- Sub Investigator- Industry Sponsored Trial: November 2015 – April 2018
- BROADEN STUDY. A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2/3 Study of ISIS 304801 Administered Subcutaneously to Patients with Partial Lipodystrophy – Principal Investigator-Industry Sponsored Trial. December 2015 – August 2017
Locations
Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center
11555 University Blvd.,
Sugar Land,
TX
77478
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
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- 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
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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
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- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Core
- UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate
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- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
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- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO-R
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- 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
- Mysore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka, Bengaluru, India, 2005
Internship/Residency
- Internal Medicine residency, Queens Hospital Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, N.Y., 2011; Fellowship: Endocrinology and Metabolism fellowship, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md., 2014
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine