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Andrea Ruth Allen, MD

Family Medicine

Accepts New Patients
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About Andrea Ruth Allen, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenNewborns (0-28 days), Children (3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics, Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
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Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Humana Preferred
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Accepts New Patients
Humana - National POS
Accepts New Patients
Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Accepts New Patients
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Accepts New Patients
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Accepts New Patients
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Superior - Foster Care
Superior - STAR
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Accepts New Patients
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Accepts New Patients
Tricare - Tricare Select
Accepts New Patients
TriWest - VA-PCCC
Accepts New Patients
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (1995)
  • Residency: Family Medicine, University of Tennessee Medical Center - Knoxville (1998)
Certifications
  • Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Industry Relationships

Physicians who are not employed, contracted with administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health are not required to report relationships and activities with industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry). Information regarding these relationships is therefore not available on this page. However, patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

Reviews (105) for Andrea Ruth Allen, MD

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Sep 10, 2023
She was amazingly attentive and showed genuine concern.
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Sep 9, 2023
It was an average visit
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Sep 7, 2023
First provider I have seen since I was 13 who actually seemed to listen and take my concerns I account.
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Sep 7, 2023
She is thorough, great bedside manner. Funny and puts you at ease
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Sep 2, 2023
My visit was you factory answered all my questions and clarified all my doubts
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Sep 1, 2023
The experience was good I enjoyed conversations with her she seemed to be very caring about me I look forward to seeing her again in the near future
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Aug 25, 2023
I like her alot. Very good listener. Visit was wonderful!
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Aug 23, 2023
Great listener she gave me quality time. She answered my questions and placed my order for an CT scan and I was able to make my appointment the next day. Dr. Allen has great bed side manners.we need more Doctors like her. Thank you Dr.Allen!!
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Aug 22, 2023
The Doctor was very caring !! I will go back to her in the future
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Aug 22, 2023
Dr. Allen was very gentle and listened attentively. I am pleased with her care for this initial visit.
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Aug 18, 2023
She really cared about my health.. And we came up with a plan to keep me on the right track
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Aug 17, 2023
Very informative and helpful
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Aug 16, 2023
I felt she listened to my concerns and offered solutions
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Aug 7, 2023
She made me feel comfortable and heard
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Aug 7, 2023
Caring and understanding to my medical needs. She answered my questions and concerns.
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Aug 4, 2023
Listen well and cares.
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Aug 4, 2023
She was amazing and took her time with me.
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Aug 2, 2023
This was my initial appt with her. I found her to be very attentive and listen. I hope she stays!!!
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Jul 31, 2023
Very good bed side manners, courteous, attentive, concerned about my needs.
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Jul 25, 2023
Caring, concern and relevant information given about my issues.
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Jul 23, 2023
She was very kind and reached out immediately when she seen something concerning in my labs
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Jul 21, 2023
She was thorough, and seemed concerned about my issues.
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Jul 18, 2023
Answered all my questions and concerns :)
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Jul 18, 2023
I can totally say I that I've never meet a provider as understanding as Dr. Allen. She so nice and knowledgeable. Looking forward to my next appointment
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Jul 15, 2023
She was patient, compassionate, knowledgeable, friendly, respectful, and thorough.
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Jul 9, 2023
Professional, listen to my concerns.
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Jul 1, 2023
Was helpful, Didn't recommend alot
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Jun 30, 2023
She made me feel comfortable
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Jun 28, 2023
Very concerned, Very helpful and understanding, Love her personality.
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Jun 24, 2023
She was helpful and provided good advice.
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Jun 21, 2023
Very knowledgeable and nice.
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Jun 19, 2023
She LISTENED!!! You can't find providers that listen to the patient anymore.
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Jun 18, 2023
She took the time to listen to me and explain and understood my concerns. I felt like I knew her for years.
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Jun 17, 2023
We didn't meet for very long, based on our short interaction, I would recommend Dr Allen. She has a very calm presence which I appreciated.
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Jun 16, 2023
She was amazing
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Jun 16, 2023
Seemed like she related to what I am having problems with. She understood me and communicated with me. Felt good to know that she was trying to help me in the best way possible
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Jun 14, 2023
She answer all my question.
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Jun 7, 2023
Doctor was very attended to my need!very nice lady.
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Jun 5, 2023
It was my first appointment with Dr. Allen. She was easy to talk to. No complaints at all.
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May 27, 2023
Listened to my concerns. Provided feedback and stated she would refer me for things requested (lab work, mammogram, pelvic exam). Very easy to talk to and took her time. However, I'm still waiting to make appointments with all the hung referred.
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May 26, 2023
Very nice dr
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May 24, 2023
She was empathetic approachable and honest
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May 21, 2023
I like her a lot I like she gave me a lot attention. I felt very confident with her I know be in good hands
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May 20, 2023
It's my first visit with Dr Andrea Allen and my experience with her was pleasant. She didn't seem to be bothered by my questions.
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May 18, 2023
She listens to me and was very polite and professional, I felt confident that I was in good hands!
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May 16, 2023
Dr. Allen listened to me and my concerns. She didn't rush me through my appointment.
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May 13, 2023
Very understanding, listened to every concern I had and went over each problem to find a resolution, treated me like a person and not just "another" patient. Very personable and kind
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May 13, 2023
Dr. Allen was able to provide me with the help that I needed at the time of the appointment.
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May 11, 2023
Patient to answer my questions and doubts. It explains very well.
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May 9, 2023
She was very nice and caring and overall she treated the exact issue we came in for and took the right approach for my autistic child
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May 6, 2023
This was my first visit so I would not make a recommendation. I cannot say she is the best provider without knowing the other provider.
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Apr 17, 2023
She was attentive and patient.
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Apr 12, 2023
She was understanding, open, honest, listened and will be someone I use as my doctor moving forward.
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