Sheldon Gaines, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English
520 Gulfgate Center Mall,
Houston,
TX
77087
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2019
Dear Patients:
I am transferring my medical practice to Kelsey-Seybold's new Gulfgate Clinic, opening Nov. 15, 2021, where I will serve as managing physician. It would be my privilege to continue you care at 520 Gulfgate Center Mall (77087). For more information or to schedule an online appointment, go to kelsey-seybold.com/find-a-location/gulfgate-clinic. Please read my full letter here.
Ways to Schedule an Appointment
My Video Profile
"My philosophy of care centers around practicing evidence-based medicine and primum non nocere, or "first, do no harm." I treat all my patients with the same level of respect and provide the level of care that I would want for myself or my family members. I believe in educating my patients and engaging in open dialogue to better get to know my patients and to ensure that every visit is a meaningful experience."
My Biography
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Professional Background
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Professional Associations
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Hobbies and Interests
Dr. Sheldon Gaines earned his medical degree in 2016 at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his residency in Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 2019. After completing his residency, Dr. Gaines joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic and remains active in community service.
Dr. Gaines is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Harris County Academy of Family Physicians (HCAFP).
Dr. Gaines enjoys hiking, camping, basketball, soccer, collecting vinyl records, and cooking.
Fun Facts
The most exotic/interesting place Dr. Gaines has visited is Costa Rica. He says reality TV shows are his guilty pleasure. As a child, he wanted to be a marine biologist.
Accepted Insurance
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Cigna Plans
Cigna
- 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
- KelseyCare powered by Cigna
- LocalPlus
- LocalPlus IN
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Humana Plans
Humana
- Humana PPO
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana Preferred POS (Open Access)
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana National POS Open Access
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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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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 IVL (Marketplace)
ON Exchange Effective January 1, 2022
- Aetna CVS Bronze: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston HMO
- Aetna CVS Bronze: Low-Cost Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston HMO
- Aetna CVS Silver 2: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston HMO
- Aetna CVS Gold: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston HMO
- Aetna CVS Silver 1: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston HMO
OFF Exchange Effective January 1, 2022
- Aetna CVS Bronze: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston HMO
- Aetna CVS Bronze: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston, Ped Dental HMO
- Aetna CVS Silver 2: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston, Ped Dental HMO
- Aetna CVS Bronze: Low-Cost Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston HMO
- Aetna CVS Bronze: Low-Cost Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston, Ped Dental HMO
- Aetna CVS Silver 1: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston, Ped Dental HMO
- Aetna CVS Silver 2: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston HMO
- Aetna CVS Silver 3: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston, Ped Dental HMO
- Aetna CVS Gold: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston HMO
- Aetna CVS Gold: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston, Ped Dental HMO
- Aetna CVS Silver 1: $0 Walk-In Clinic Visits, Telehealth, Store Discounts, Houston HMO
*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
- 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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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.
KelseyCare Powered by Cigna
HMO - More Information
KelseyCare Humana
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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 PPO and WellCare TexanPlus 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