Richard Jenkins, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English, Spanish
15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive,
Houston,
TX
77014
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: February 2021
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"My philosophy of care is that happy patients make happy doctors. I aim to make patients happy by providing the best possible care, taking time to explain patients' medical conditions to them and working efficiently to reduce wait times."
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. Richard Jenkins earned his undergraduate degree in 2007 at The University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in government with a minor in biology. He completed his medical degree in 2011 at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, where he received an award for Outstanding Student in Ophthalmology & Visual Science. He completed the Ophthalmology Research Fellow Program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 2012 and his internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore in 2013. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology in 2016 at Baylor College of Medicine.
Prior to joining Kelsey-Seybold in January 2021, Dr. Jenkins cared for patients at the Harrisburg Eye Clinic in Houston.
Dr. Jenkins is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Ophthalmological Association, the Harris County Medical Society, and the Houston Ophthalmological Society.
Dr. Jenkins enjoys gardening, duck hunting, traveling, and spending time with his wife and their 15-pound cat.
Fun Facts
The most exotic and interesting place Dr. Jenkins has visited is the National Orchid Garden in Singapore, which houses over 3,000 different types of orchids.
Not everyone knows this about Dr. Jenkins, but he’s an avid art lover and collector.
Awards
- 011: Outstanding Student in Ophthalmology & Visual Science, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
- 2006: National Dean’s List, The University of Texas at Austin
- 2005: College Scholar, The University of Texas at Austin
- 2004: University Honors, The University of Texas at Austin
- 2004: Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, The University of Texas at Austin
Presentations
- Ophthalmology Journal Club Presentations. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (2013 – 2015)
- Ophthalmology Grand Rounds Presentations. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (2013 – 2015)
- Trends in Pediatric Orbital Cellulitis. Resident Alumni Day at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (2015)
- Complement Factor H Haplotypes and Smoking in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Resident Alumni Day at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (2014)
- Comparing Accuracy of Corneal Astigmatism Prediction for Correction with Hydrophobic Acrylic Toric IOL in Cataract Patients with Various Devices. ASCRS, Chicago, Ill. (2012)
- Investigation of the Mechanism of Action of Intense Pulsed Light in Dry Eye Syndrome. Hermann Eye Fund Spring Meeting, Houston, Texas (2010)
Publications
Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals
- Koch DD, Jenkins, RB, Weikert MP, Yeu E, Wang L. Correcting Astigmatism with Toric Intraocular Lenses: Effect of Posterior Corneal Astigmatism. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2013 Dec; 39(12): 1803-9
- Koch DD, Ali SF, Weikert MP, Shirayama M, Jenkins, RB, Wang L. Contribution of Posterior Corneal Astigmatism to Total Corneal Astigmatism. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012 Dec; 38(12): 2080-7
- >Wang L, Dixit L, Weikert MP, Jenkins, RB, Koch DD. Healing Changes in Clear Corneal Cataract Incisions Evaluated Using Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012 Apr; 39(4): 660-5
Abstracts
- Lim, J, Wang, L, Brunin, G, Jenkins, RB, Koch, DD. Accuracy of IOL Power Calculations in Eyes with Prior RK. Paper presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Conference, Chicago, IL, April 2012.
- Jenkins, RB, Wang, L, Yeu, E, Weikert, MP, Koch, DD. Comparing Accuracy of Corneal Astigmatism Prediction for Correction with Hydrophobic Acrylic Toric IOL in Cataract Patients with Various Devices. Paper presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Conference, Chicago, IL, April 2012.
- Hwang, CS, Yeu, E, Wang, L, Jenkins, RB, Koch, DD. Comparing Central Corneal Thickness with Ultrasound, Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography, Sheimpflug Imaging, and Optical Biometry. Paper presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Conference, Chicago, IL, April 2012.v
- Yeu, E, Wang, L, Jenkins, RB, Koch, DD. Comparison of IOL Calculations for Long Eyes with Optimized Axial Length Formula Versus Universal Lens Formula. Paper presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Conference, Chicago, IL, April 2012.
- Wang, L, Koch, DD, Jenkins, RB, Tang, M, Li, Y, Huang, D. Intraocular Lens Power Calculations with OCT-Based Formula and Formulas from ASCRS Calculator in Post-LASIK/PRK Eyes. Paper presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Conference, Chicago, IL, April 2012.
Locations
North Houston Campus (Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center)
15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive,
Houston,
TX
77014
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Accepted Insurance
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AmeriBen TPA
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Cigna Plans
Cigna
- Choice Fund PPO
- Choice Fund Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna HMO
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- Cigna KelseyCare
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- Cigna HMO Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
- Cigna Surefit
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- LocalPlus
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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:
- Anthem BCBS PPO
- Blue Access Choice PPO
- Blue Access PPO
- Blue Card 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 Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
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- 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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Humana Plans
Humana
Non-Medicare Advantage
- Humana PPO
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana Preferred POS (Open Access)
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana National POS Open Access
Medicare Advantage
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Aetna Plans
KelseyCare Aetna
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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UnitedHealthcare Plans
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
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- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Core
- UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate
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- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
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- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO-R
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- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO (OAP and OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
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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
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 patients with traditional Medicare.
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
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Kelsey Plans
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KelseyCare Advantage
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