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UTSW School of Health Professions-Physician Assistants - Graduate School - 2010
Bio
Shawn Sommerlad received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Prior to attending P.A. school, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in biomedical science, and his Master of Arts in clinical exercise physiology from the University of Texas.
He worked for two years as a research assistant in clinical genetics and microbiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is married and has two children. In his spare time, Sommerlad enjoys playing sports, reading and spending time with family and friends.
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Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
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BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
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Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Coventry First Health
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HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
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Medicare Dallas
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
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Texas Independent Health Plan (TIHP)
TriWest (BCBS)
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UHC AARP Medicare Adv
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4.9
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.8
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (56 Ratings, 14 Comments)
5.0
Jan 2024
Shawn is fabulous! His approach is compassionate, sincere, and very friendly. He's obviously experienced and knowledgeable, and I feel confident in his decisions
5.0
Jan 2024
Excellent care and very caring!
5.0
Jan 2024
He listens to my concerns over starting back on my prescription after my womb healed.
5.0
Nov 2023
Good
5.0
Nov 2023
Good
4.7
Nov 2023
Shawn explained things but I had to ask questions. He wasn't real forthcoming until I asked.
4.7
Nov 2023
Worked well.
5.0
Nov 2023
Excellent providers
5.0
Nov 2023
Good.
5.0
Nov 2023
Good.
5.0
Oct 2023
The best staff!
5.0
Oct 2023
Have no problem recommending them
5.0
Oct 2023
Very good experience
5.0
Oct 2023
I always have a good experience at office that's Why I keep going there