Stephanie Vachirasudlekha, MD, MPH, MSW, CPH
Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English
9110 Katy Freeway,
Houston,
TX
77055
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: September 2019
Ways to Schedule an Appointment
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My Biography
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Professional Background
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Professional Associations
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Awards & Publications
Dr. Stephanie Vachirasudlekha earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 2004. In 2007, she earned her Master of Social Work and her Master of Public Health degrees at the University of Michigan. In 2009, she completed her Evaluation and Program Development Fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Ga. She completed her CDC-Hubert Global Health Fellowship in 2016 at the CDC in Atlanta and in Mumbai, India. That same year, Dr. Vachirasudlekha earned her Certificate in Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Flint and her Doctor of Medicine Degree at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids and Flint. She completed her residency in Family Medicine in 2019 at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where she was Chief Resident until joining Kelsey-Seybold.
Dr. Vachirasudlekha is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Medical Association, the American Public Health Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Harris County Association of Family Practice, and the Harris County Medical Society.
Awards
- Loren O. Gettel Endowed Scholarship in Human Medicine, Michigan State University College of Medicine, March 2015
- Blake WH Smith Scholarship, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Department of Family Medicine, December 2014
- Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee, Arnold P. Gold Foundation, September 2014
- Best Student Poster Presentation, Michigan State University-Flint Area Medical Education Community Research Forum, April 2014
- Community Hero, American Red Cross, Washtenaw County Chapter, October 2006
- Research Fellowship, University of Michigan Biological Station, Program for Undergraduate Research and Education, June 2004
- Quinn Memorial Scholarship, University of Michigan School of Music, September 2001
Publications
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AARP, American Medical Association. Promoting Preventive Services for Adults 50 - 64: Community and Clinical Partnerships. Atlanta, Ga.: National Association of Chronic Disease Directors; 2009.
- McGuire LC, Strine TW, Vachirasudlekha S, Anderson LA, Berry JT, Mokdad AH. Modifiable characteristics of a healthy lifestyle in U.S. older adults with or without serious psychological distress, 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. International Journal of Public Health. 2009;54:S84-S93.
- McGuire LC, Strine TW, Vachirasudlekha S, Mokdad AH, Anderson, LA. The prevalence of depression in older U.S. women, 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Journal of Women’s Health 2008;17:501-507.
Presentations
- Increasing Interest and Engagement in Family and Community Medicine Through Promotion of Electives. Family Medicine Residency Regional Research Symposium, May 19, 2018.
- Gaining Control: Using a Multidisciplinary Approach to Improve Health Outcomes in Patients with Uncontrolled Diabetes. Family Medicine Residency Regional Research Symposium, May 19, 2018.
- A Common Clinical Presentation of a Cerebrovascular Accident with an Uncommon Source. Michigan State University-Flint Area Medical Education Community Research Forum, April 2, 2014.
- Translating Research to Practice: Applying the RE-AIM Framework to Caregiver Programs and Policies. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, October 27, 2008.
- A Multi-level Approach to Advancing Cognitive Health as a Public Health Issue. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, October 26, 2008.
- Reproductive Success at Piping Plover Nest sites in Michigan: Implications for Management and Conservation. University of Michigan Biological Station Program for Undergraduate Research and Education Research Symposium, August 12, 2004.
- Formulating a High School Lab Experiment: Using Algal Communities as Indicators of Environmental Conditions. University of Michigan Biological Station Undergraduate Research Symposium, August 14, 2004.
Accepted Insurance
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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 Medicare Advantage Plans
Aetna CVS Health Marketplace Plans
A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact Aetna at the phone number on the back of your member ID card, or go online to the Aetna CVS member portal to change to a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
Effective January 1, 2024
- Silver 1
- Silver 2
- Silver 5
- Silver 6
- Silver 7
- Silver S
- Gold 3
- Gold 4
- 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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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 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 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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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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Humana Plans
Humana
Non-Medicare Advantage
- Humana PPO
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana Preferred POS (Open Access)
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana National POS Open Access
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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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HMO - More Information
KelseyCare Humana
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Medicare Advantage Plans
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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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UnitedHealthcare Plans
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Individual & Family Plans
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Bronze Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Bronze-A Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Bronze-B Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Bronze-X Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver-E Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver-D Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver-C Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver-A Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver-B Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver-X Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Gold Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Gold-A Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Gold-B Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Gold-X Copay Focus
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
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact United Healthcare Navigate 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 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
- Note: A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact United Healthcare NexusACO 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 (OAP and OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plus