Neel Choksi, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English, Gujarati, Hindi
2515 Business Center Drive,
Pearland,
TX
77584
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2014
Ways to Schedule an Appointment
My Video Profile
"I subscribe to a philosophy of teamwork. Excellent medical care requires active participation from every member of the team – the specialists, the primary care physicians, nurses, medical assistants and especially the patients. Open communication and collaboration by all of these individuals is the cornerstone of high-quality medical care. "
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 earning his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Neel Choksi, M.D., completed his Internal Medicine internship and residency at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 2010.
Fellowship
Dr. Choksi participated in fellowship at The University of Michigan Division of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Choksi is a member of The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Medical Association, American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and the Harris County Medical Society.
In his spare time, Dr. Choksi enjoys anything sports related – especially watching college football. He is a long-distance runner who loves traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Fun Facts
Dr. Choksi played the bagpipes in high school. The charities he's most passionate about are The Humane Society, The Heifer Project and Doctors Without Borders.
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- 2007: Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
- 2007: Magna Cum Laude, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
- 2003-2007: Merit-Based Scholarship, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston TX
- 2003: Phi Beta Kappa, Academic Honor Society, The University of Texas at Austin
- 2003: Magna Cum Laude, The University of Texas at Austin
- 1999-2003: Anna Mae Hutchinson Scholarship, Academic Scholarship, The University of Texas at Austin
Publications and Presentations
- 2014: Yamile Haito-Chavez, MD, Joanna K. Law, MD, Thomas Kratt, MD, Alberto Arezzo, MD, Mauro Verra, MD, Mario Morino, MD, Reem Z. Sharaiha, MD, Jan-Werner Poley, MD, Michel Kahaleh, MD, Christopher C. Thompson, MD, Michele B. Ryan, MS, Neel Choksi, MD, B. Joseph Elmunzer, MD, Sonia Gosain, MD, Eric M. Goldberg, MD, Rani J. Modayil, MD, Stavros N. Stavropoulos, MD, Drew B. Schembre, MD, Christopher J. DiMaio, MD, Vinay Chandrasekhara, MD, Muhammad K. Hasan, MD, Shyam Varadarajulu, MD, Robert Hawes, MD, Victoria Gomez, MD, Timothy A. Woodward, MD, Sergio Rubel-Cohen, MD, Fernando Fluxa, MD, Frank P. Vleggaar, MD, Venkata S. Akshintala, MD, Gottumukkala S. Raju, MD, Mouen A. Khashab,MD. “International multicenter experience with an over-the-scope clipping device for endoscopic management of GI defects (with video).” Gastrointestinal Endoscopsy. In Press.
- 2014: Neel S. Choksi, MD,Evan L. Fogel, MD, MSc, Gregory A. Cote, MD, MS, Joseph Romagnuolo, MD, MS,Grace H. Elta, MD, James M. Scheiman, MD, Amitabh Chak, MD, Patrick Mosler, MD, PhD, Peter D.R. Higgins, MD, PhD, MSc, Sheryl J. Korsnes, MA, Suzette E. Schmidt, BSN, CCRP, Stuart Sherman, MD, Glen A. Lehman, MD, B. Joseph Elmunzer, MD. The risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis and the protective effect of rectal indomethacin in cases of attempted but unsuccessful prophylactic pancreatic stent placement. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Accepted for Publication.
- 2013: Nutrition Issues in the Elderly, Frequently Asked Questions.” Am J Gastroenterol. Aug 2013 108 (8): 1267.
- 2013: Serum CA 19-9 is a Powerful Discriminator of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma in Patients Referred for ERCP or EUS with Suspected Pancreatic Cancer. Poster Presentation at DDW 2013, Orlando Fla..
- 2009: Risk of Perforation During Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Oral Presentation at DDW 2009, Chicago
- 2009: Acute Hypotension in the Inpatient Setting. Lecture given to Intern Class and Medical Students, Ann Arbor Mich.
- 2004: The Effects of LED Therapy on Burn Wound Healing. Poster Presentation at UTMB Research Day, Galveston
- 2003: Characterizing Caste, Senior Thesis Project with Honors for Plan II Honors Program, Austin. Oral Defense and Presentation of thesis before expert panel
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
- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 2007
Internship/Residency
- The University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine, 2010
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine