Moses Osoro, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English, French, Kiswahili
106 Vision Park Blvd.,
Shenandoah,
TX
77384
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: October 2020
Ways to Schedule an Appointment
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"I follow a more conservative, evidence-based approach in the treatment of cardiac diseases. I believe that most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented through lifestyle and diet. I recommend a whole plant-based diet to all of my patients."
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. Moses Osoro has extensive training in all facets of Cardiology. He matriculated and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 2011. Following medical school, he completed his Internal Medicine residency in 2014 and Cardiology fellowship training in 2017 at The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Science in microbiology and chemistry in 2007 at The University of Houston Downtown.
Dr. Osoro’s professional experience includes patient care at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville from 2012 to 2014 and Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tenn., from 2017 to 2020. He joined Kelsey-Seybold in December 2020.
Dr. Osoro is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, the American College of Physicians, and the Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Osoro enjoys traveling the world, hiking, and swimming.
Fun Facts
The best advice Dr. Osoro has received is: “Life is a journey – the path now and forever. Plan for the future, be fully in the present, and learn from the past.”
The most exotic places he has visited are Bali in Indonesia, Cape Town in South Africa, and Jerusalem. He grew up in Nairobi, Kenya.
As a kid, he dreamed of becoming a pilot and doctor – a flying doctor. He enjoyed watching what the surgeons at AMREF were able to accomplish with their skills both in medicine and aviation.
Awards
- Guardian Angel Award – UT Medical Center, 2012
- National Service Award – Molecular Infectious Disease, 2006
- Red Rose Scholarship, 2005 – 2007
- Jesse H. Jones Scholarship, 2005 – 2006
- NHLB Grant – Summer Research, 2005
- NSF Grant – Undergraduate Research, 2004 – 2005
Research and Publications
- Use of an antimicrobial pouch/envelope in the treatment of Twiddler's Syndrome. Osoro, M., Lorson, W., Hirsh, J. B., Mahlow, W. J.; Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Dec 22.M
- Late Presentation of Recurrent Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Following Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Due to Epicardial Injury. South, H. L., Osoro, M., Overly, T.; Case Rep Cardiol. 2014 May 16.
- Old but Forgotten Art of Palliative Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Pericardial Effusion by Percutaneous Balloon Pericardiotomy. Neelima Katukuri, MD, Moses Osoro, MD, Gayathri Baljepally, MD, Raj Baljepally, MD. Cath Lab Digest Volume 25 - Issue 5 - May 2017.
- Original Research: Pre-Clinical and Diagnostic Medical Imaging: Systemic Primary Amyloidosis cardiac imaging using technetium tagged precursor proteins and SPECT. University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, 06/2015 to 06/2017.
- Presentation: Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging — San Diego, CA 2016 “Further Evaluation of Bone-Seeking Agent Reactivity with Systemic Amyloid Deposits in vitro and in vivo.”
- Presentation: American Heart Association ATVB/PVD 2016 Scientific Session — Nashville, TN 2016 “Mechanical Valve Thrombosis and Therapy.”
- Presentation: North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging — Atlanta, GA 2014 “Appropriateness of Cardiac Imaging at a Large Medical Center.”
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
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, 2011
Internship/Residency
- The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, Internal Medicine residency, 2014, and Cardiology fellowship, 2017
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease