Michael Harms, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English
2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston,
TX
77025
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2021
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. Michael Harms completed his Bachelor of Arts in chemistry and biology in 2011 at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. In 2015, he went on to complete his medical degree with honors at University of Washington, where he also completed his Internal Medicine residency in 2018. He completed his Cardiology fellowship in 2021 and his Interventional and Structural Cardiology fellowship in 2022 at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston.
Board certified in Internal Medicine, General and Interventional Cardiology, and Echocardiography, Dr. Harms diagnoses and treats adult patients for conditions and diseases impacting the heart and blood vessels, including chest pain, leg pain, and valve issues. Through evaluation of medical history and physical examination, he assesses heart health, blood vessel function, blood pressure, and vital signs. He can order and interpret imaging and lab tests, as well as treat heart disease and structural heart conditions through prescriptive medications. His clinical interests include coronary stenting, peripheral angioplasty and stenting, carotid stenting, and structural valve interventions.
- Cath Fellow of the Year, Texas Heart Institute, 2021 – 2022
- Chief Fellow, Texas Heart Institute, 2019 – 2020
- Heart Walk Top Walker, American Heart Association, 2017
- Internal Medicine Resident Excellence in Teaching Award, 2016
- MD with Honors from University of Washington, 2015
- AOA, Junior selection, 2014
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2014
- UW School of Medicine Service-Learning Award, 2014
- Health Care Team Challenge Winner, 2012
- Whitworth University’s Outstanding Graduate in Chemistry, 2011
- Whitworth University’s Outstanding Graduate in Biology, 2011
- Department of Chemistry Research Award, 2009
- Whitworth University Presidential Scholarship, 2007 – 2011
Publications
- Michael Harms. Gestational Diabetes in the Hispanic Population of Brewster Washington. Poster Presentation. Western Student Medical Research Forum. Carmel, CA. 2013
- Michael Harms. Education and Support for Hispanic Women with Gestational Diabetes in Brewster WA. Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2013 Jan; (61) 2011
- Michael Harms. Structural Investigation of R body proteins. Poster Presentation. SIRC: Spokane Intercollegiate Research Conference. April 2010
- Michael Harms. Expression of Recombinant R-body Proteins for Structural Studies. Published Abstract and Poster Presentation. Northwest Regional Meeting of the ACS. 2009.
- Zha, S. Harms, M. Development of Platypnea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome in an Elderly Patient after Nissen Fundoplication. Poster Presentation. Annual Society of General Internal Medicine National Meeting. May 2016
- Michael Harms. Changes in transfusion practiced in patients with UGIB, 2012-2015. Digestive Disease Week Chicago May 2017
- Baxi, A. Harms, M. Impact of FFP Transfusion on Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with Cirrhosis. ACG Orlando 2017
- Teng, B. Harms, M. Early Prediction of Variceal Hemorrhage in UGIB. ACG Orlando 2017
- Arrnett D. Harms M. McCabe J. Caliber and fitness of the axillary artery as a conduit for large-bore cardiovascular procedures. Catheter Cardiovascular Intervene 2018 January 1;91(1)
- Elsbeth J. Harms M. Ko C. Anesthesia professional-delivered sedation is associated with similar outcomes compared to nurse administered sedation in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2018 June 87 (6)
Research
- Harms, M. Schafer, S. “Barriers in Acquisition of Daily Weights”. VA Senior Leadership. Seattle March 2017.
- Harms, M. Krajcer, Z. “Aortic Catastrophes, from Root to Bifurcation”. ISEVS. Houston, June 2021
Accepted Insurance
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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
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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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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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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
Education and Board Certifications
Medical School
- University of Washington, 2015
Internship/Residency
- University of Washington, Internal Medicine Residency, 2018; Fellowships: Texas Heart Institute, Cardiology Fellowship, 2021; Texas Heart Institute, Interventional & Structural Cardiology Fellowship, 2022
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology
- National Board of Echocardiography - Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography