Saraswathi Jampala, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English
3625 E League City Pkwy,
League City,
TX
77573
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2023
Ways to Schedule an Appointment
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Dr. Jampala believes trust, careful listening, clear communication, eye contact, and empathy are key in providing care that is respectful and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, values, and culture.
With an ethical, professional, and patient-centric approach designed to build trust, Dr. Jampala strives to treat everyone who sees her with compassion and integrity as if they are family.
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
Saraswathi Jampala, MD, is an Internal Medicine physician who attended University of Health Sciences – Rangaraya Medical College in Kakinada, AP, India, earning her Doctor of Medicine in 1994. After coming to the U.S.A., she completed her residency at University of Illinois – Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois, in 2000.
Dr. Jampala cares for adult patients, routinely caring for patients with chronic conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and pulmonary disease. She provides patients with preventive healthcare services, provides annual physicals, and has a particular interest in women’s health. When she decided to practice medicine, she didn’t predict the amazing satisfaction it would give her to care for patients. For Dr. Jampala, being a doctor is about helping others and bettering the lives of patients, which is fulfilling work.
Dr. Jampala is a member of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Jampala studied the ancient art of yoga and meditation and enjoys practicing it in her daily life. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.
Research
- Barnes CS, Haunson T, Jampala S, Ziemer DC, Rhee M, Philipps LS, Mannepalli S, Ana Kolm GP. Higher Social Capital Is Associated with better Glycemic Control. American Diabetes Association, Orlando, FL., B3 agonist (GW427353B) in Type 2 Diabetes 12-wk double blind randomized, placebo-controlled multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of GW 427353B at 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg administered orally once daily as monotherapy in subjects with Type 2 diabetes.
Locations
South Shore Harbour Clinic
3625 E League City Pkwy,
League City,
TX
77573
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
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact Cigna at the phone number on the back of your member ID card or go online to the Cigna member portal to select a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
- 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
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact Cigna at the phone number on the back of your member ID card or go online to the Cigna member portal to select a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
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- 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:
- 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
- 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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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)
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact United Healthcare Charter at the phone number on the back of your member ID card or go online to the United Healthcare member portal to select a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Core
- UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate
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- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact United Healthcare Navigate Plus at the phone number on the back of your member ID card or go online to the United Healthcare member portal to select a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
- 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
Kelsey Plan
When you select a Kelsey Plan, you’re choosing the doctors at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic to deliver and coordinate your care. Learn more here.
KelseyCare Advantage
KelseyCare Aetna
Kelsey-Seybold does not participate in Aetna HMO and HNO plans, including Aetna QPOS.
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KelseyCare Humana
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Medicare Advantage Plans
Education and Board Certifications
Medical School
- University of Health Sciences – Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, AP, India, 1994
Internship/Residency
- University of Illinois – Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Illinois, 2000
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine