Rachel Regone-Yao, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English
15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive,
Houston,
TX
77014
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2018
Ways to Schedule an Appointment
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"I believe the combination of evidence-based medicine, patient education, and compassionate care leads to the best possible outcomes. I strive to build a strong patient and physician partnership to help empower my patients to make good individualized health decisions and to promote patient wellness."
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. Rachel Regone earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Clemson University, Clemson, S.C. in 2009. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2013 from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. She completed her residency in 2018 at Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in Houston. Dr. Regone joined Kelsey-Seybold in August 2018.
Dr. Regone is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Regone enjoys swimming, travel, music, and reading.
Fun Facts
Dr. Regone swam for Clemson University’s Division I swim team for four years. Her guilty pleasure is looking up home renovations on Pinterest. The most exotic or interesting place she has visited is Japan.
Dr. Regone has earned numerous awards and honors, including Outstanding Academic Achievement Award: Gross Anatomy, Developmental Anatomy, and Neuroscience, 2010-2011; the Atlantic Coast Conference Weaver-James-Corrigan Postgraduate Scholarship, 2009-2010; Clemson University Highest Academic Achievement in the Graduating Class of 2009; and many others.
Publications
- Regone RM, Yao WC, Takashima M. Staining intraoperative topical solutions with fluorescein: enhancing the safety of sinus surgery. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. In print.
- Thomas L, Lai SY, Dong W, Feng L, Dadu R, Regone RM, Cabanillas M. Sorafenib in metastatic thyroid cancer – A systematic review. The Oncologist. In print.
- Yao WC, Regone RM, Huyhn N, Butler B, Takashima M. 3D sinus imaging as an adjunct to 2D imaging to accelerate education in the spatial orientation of the paranasal sinuses and anterior skull base. Laryngoscope. In print.
Abstracts
- Regone RM, McElwee T, Liou NE. Comparison of the Synthes matrixWAVE system and Erich arch bars for maxillomandibular fixation. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. San Diego, California. April 2017.
- Regone RM, Arjmand EM, Khechoyan DY, Buchanan EP, Canadas KT. Airway management in patients with tracheal cartilaginous sleeve. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego, California. September 2016.
- Regone RM, Sulek MS. Toxoplasmosis presenting as cervical lymphadenopathy in a pediatric renal transplant patient: a case report. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Chicago, Illinois. May 2016.
- Regone RM, Yao WC, Takashima M. Nonfunctional invasive pituitary adenoma without suprasellar extension: a case report and review of the literature. American Rhinologic Society. Orlando, Florida. September 2014.
- Yao WC, Regone RM, Takashima M. Enhancing the safety of sinus surgery: The role of staining materials. Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meetings–Triological Society. Las Vegas, Nevada. May 2014.
- Regone RM, Lambert E, Roy S. Management of acquired distal tracheal stenosis with transtracheoscopic microdebrider assisted excision and balloon dilation. Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meetings–Triological Society. Orlando, Florida. April 2013.
- Yao WC, Regone RM, Huyhn N, Butler B, Takashima M. 3D sinus imaging as an adjunct to 2D imaging to accelerate education in the spatial orientation of the paranasal sinuses and anterior skull base. Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meetings–Triological Society. Orlando, Florida. April 2013.
Presentations
- Regone RM. Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas. November 2016.
- Regone RM. Local anesthetics and blocks in otolaryngology. Ben Taub General Hospital Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas. July 2016.
- Regone RM. Management of Eustachian tube dysfunction. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas. January 2016.
- Regone RM. Prophylactic antibiotics in head and neck surgery. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas. July 2015.
- Regone RM. Diagnosis and management of mediastinitis. Ben Taub General Hospital Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas. April 2015.
- Regone RM. Esthesioneuroblastoma. Houston Methodist Hospital Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas. October 2014.
Posters
Locations
Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center
15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive,
Houston,
TX
77014
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