Robert Klinglesmith-Jr., MD, PHD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English
2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston,
TX
77025
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: January 2022
My Video Profile
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
Robert Klinglesmith, MD, PsyD, is a board-certified Radiology specialist with added certification in Neuroradiology. He earned his medical degree in 2008 from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky. He completed his Diagnostic Radiology residency in 2013 at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He completed his fellowship in Neuroradiology from The University of Texas McGovern Medical School and MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2014. Prior to joining Kelsey-Seybold in 2022, Dr. Klinglesmith served as associate chief of Neuroradiology at Baylor Radiologists and medical director of Radiology at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Dr. Klinglesmith is a member of the American Society of Neuroradiology, the Radiologic Society of North America, the Greater Louisville Medical Society, the Texas Medical Association, and the Harris County Medical Society.
Dr. Klinglesmith enjoys rucking; the USS Constitution (also known as Old Ironsides), the oldest ship still afloat; and traveling.
Fun Facts
The most exotic/interesting places he has lived or visited are Los Angeles, Calif., and Aukland, New Zealand.
Dr. Klinglesmith’s guilty pleasure is reading Spenser novels by Robert P. Parker.
Publications and Presentations
- Doctoral Dissertation: “Summative Evaluation of the Kentucky Physician’s Health Foundation’s Impaired Physicians Program,” 2000.
- Crowell EL, Koduri VA, Supsupin EP, Klinglesmith RE, Chuang AZ, Kim G, Baker LA, Feldman RM, Blieden LS. “Accuracy of Computed Tomography Imaging Criteria in the Diagnosis of Adult Open Globe Injuries by Neuroradiology and Ophthalmology.” Academic Emergency Medicine 2017; 24: 1072-1079
- Klinglesmith RE, Doan D, Davis AN, Supsupin EP. “Pediatric Strokes: What You Need to Know.” Educational exhibit, American Society of Neuroradiology 2014.
- Shah SN, Klinglesmith RE, Bonfante-Mejia E. Neuroradiology. In Elsayes KM and Oldham SA Eds. “Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology.” McGraw Hill 2013.
- Cheekatla SRK, Klinglesmith RE, West OC. “Lisfranc Injuries: Collapse of the Roman Arch.” Educational exhibit, American Roentgen Ray Society 2011.
- Kumaravel M, Ramos JM, Beckman NM, Klinglesmith RE. “Chip Fractures Around the Knee – The Tip of an Iceberg!” Educational exhibit, Radiological Society of North America 2010. Certificate of merit.
- Klinglesmith RE, Kumaravel M, Chandrasekhar C. “Talar Fractures: Are They All Important?” Educational exhibit, American Society of Emergency Radiology 2010. Cum laude award.
- Ramos J, Klinglesmith RE, Beckmann NM, Kumaravel M. “Tibial Plateau Fractures – Which Is the Most Common Pattern?” Educational exhibit, American Society of Emergency Radiology 2010.
- Klinglesmith RE, Roberts CS. “Orthopaedic Interventions for Post-Polio Syndrome.” Educational Exhibit, Research Louisville 2005.
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
- University of Louisville School of Medicine, 2008
Internship/Residency
- McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Diagnostic Radiology residency, 2013; The University of Texas McGovern Medical School and MD Anderson Center, Neuroradiology fellowship, 2014
Board Certifications
- American Board of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology
- American Board of Radiology - Neuroradiology