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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.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
BCBS UT Connect
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
City of Euless
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Maestro Health - Fort Worth Firefighters
Medicare Dallas
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Texas Independent Health Plan (TIHP)
TriWest (BCBS)
Tricare Humana Military
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
USA Lonestar Network
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.7
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (68 Ratings, 16 Comments)
4.8
Mar 2023
Shawn is awesome.
5.0
Mar 2023
He answered any questions I had.
5.0
Mar 2023
Very good
5.0
Mar 2023
The PA was very knowledgeable. We discussed a problem the medication was causing me he took the time to explain it to my satisfaction in layman terms
5.0
Feb 2023
Shawn's attentiveness and concern were genuine. I appreciated the time he took to listen to me and the thoughtfulness of his responses. I left the office with a deeper understanding of my diagnosis and a better connection to the practice.
5.0
Jan 2023
Shawn has always been great at his job. Treated me very well and with respect. I am very happy and thankful that I am seeing Dr. Park and his staff.