Jose Tschen, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English, Spanish
2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston,
TX
77025
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2015
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"I believe that trust and open communication between the physician and patient are the most important factors in the doctor-patient relationship."
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
After graduating from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine, Dr. Tschen received his Fifth Pathway certificate from New York Medical College. He then completed his General Surgery training at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California, followed by a fellowship in Colon and Rectal surgery with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
When he’s not seeing patients, Dr. Tschen enjoys auto racing and mechanics, as well as tennis.
Fun Facts
Dr. Tschen enjoys a good steak, tres leches cake and movies starring Chris Pratt or Jennifer Lawrence. His role model was his father. The best advice he’s ever received was, “Work hard.”
Dr. Tschen received the Teaching Chief Resident of the Year Award from Loma Linda University in 2014. He also received the Most Number of Cases Logged Award from Loma Linda University and, in 2010, earned the Intern of the Year Award.
Text Chapters
Tschen Jose A. Skin Pathology. In: Galfione S, Kronforst K, Conlon J, editors. Deja Review: Pathology (1st ed.). McGraw Hill Medical. 2007. 169-188.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- Tschen Jose A. Web Quiz Winner: Angiosarcoma. Arch Dermatol. 2006; 132:1322.
- Tschen Jose A, Tschen Jaime A. Clinical Snapshot: Extramammary Paget’s Disease. Dermatol Nurs. 2007. 19(3): 279.
- Tschen Jose A, Tschen Jaime A. Clinical Snapshot: Acanthosis Nigricans. Dermatol Nurs. 2007. 19(4): 378.
- Tschen Jose A, Tschen Jaime A. Pulse Granuloma in a Rectocutaneous Fistula. J Cut Pathol. 2008. 343-345.
- Tschen Jose A, Tschen Jaime A. Cutaneous Pulse Granuloma, Reply to Editor. J Cut Pathol. 2009. 36:389.
- Tschen Jose A, Martinelli PT, Cohen PR, Chang P, Siekavizza JL, Tschen Jaime A. Lynfangioma Adquirido Progresivo. Dermatologia Cosmetica, Medica y quirugica. 2009. 7: 49-54.
- Tschen Jose A, Samakar K, Patel S, Abouzamzam A. Asymptomatic Ruptured Giant Popliteal Aneurysm. J Vasc Surgery. 2013. 58(4): 1090.
- Agapian JV, Wang Y, Tschen JA, Molkara A. Is Tension Pneumothorax a Radiological Diagnosis or Should it Remain a Clinical Diagnosis. CHEST. 2014. 145. Abstract.
Posters and Presentations
- SAGES 2012: LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF BLEEDING DUODENAL ULCER. Kamran Samakar, MD, Jose Tschen, MD, J Andres Astudillo, MD, Jason Wallen, MD, Carlos Garberoglio, MD. Loma Linda University Medical Center.
- Southern California American College of Surgeons 2012: GIANT SCROTAL MASS IN AN INFANT. Kamran Samakar, MD, Jose Tschen, MD, Matiar Jafari, BS, Edward Tagge, MD. Loma Linda University Medical Center.
- Southern California Vascular Surgery Society 2012: A RARE CASE OF AN ASYMPTOMATIC RUPTURED POPLITEAL ANEURYSM. Jose Tschen, MD, Kamran Samakar, MD, Wesley Fung, MD, Sheela Patel, MD, Ahmed Abou-Zamzam, MD. Loma Linda University Medical Center.
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 2015: TRANSANAL EXCISION OF T2 RECTAL CANCERS: A Retrospective Review. Jose Tschen, MD, David Thompson, MD. University of Texas at Houston. Pending Acceptance.
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 2015: HEMORRHOIDECTOMY VERSUS TRANSANAL HEMORRHOIDAL DEARTERIALIZATION: A COMPARISON IN COMPLICATIONS. Jose Tschen, MD, Spencer Skelton, MD, Marianne Cusick, MD. University of Texas at Houston. Pending Acceptance.
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
- The Woman's Hospital of Texas
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
Education and Board Certifications
Medical School
- Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara-School of Medicine, Guadalajara, Mexico, 2007
Internship/Residency
- Loma Linda University
Board Certifications
- American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon and Rectal Surgery
- American Board of Surgery - General Surgery