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Shawn Murphy Abel, MD

Pediatrics

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About Shawn Murphy Abel, MD

Dr. Abel enjoys taking care of children, especially families of multiples. Community service projects Dr. Abel participates in include Hope Clinic. "I believe that it is my job to educate my patients about their particular problem and to answer all of their questions. I hope no one leaves my office feeling hurried." Dr. Abel was born in San Antonio, Texas and was raised in a small town outside of Houston called Needville. She is married and has three daughters, including a set of twins. Dr. Abel enjoys sports, involvement in her church, Bible study and reading. She is fluent in Spanish.

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Ages SeenNewborns (0-28 days), Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
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Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Health Network Only
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Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - 2023 BSW Employee Network (PPO & HSA)
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - 2023 BSW Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Extended PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage - Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage - Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage - Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Plus - Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Plus - Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Plus - Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage (PPO)
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Cross Medicare Advantage (HMO)
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO SNP)
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO)
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Access
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Consumer Directed HealthSelect
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Basic Option
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal FEP Blue Focus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Standard Option
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - High Performance Network
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - TRS-ActiveCare 2
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - TRS-ActiveCare Primary
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - TRS-ActiveCare Primary HD
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - TRS-ActiveCare Primary+
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - TRS-Care Standard
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Catalyst Health Group - Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred
Centivo Network - Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Preferred
Cigna - BSW Extended PPO
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Cigna - Choice Fund
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlus In-Network
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - Open Access Plus In-Network
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DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
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EHN - Employers Health Network
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HealthSmart - Accel Network
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HealthSmart - Preferred Network
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - Humana Gold Choice (PFFS)
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Humana - Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
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Humana - Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
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Humana - Humana Honor (PPO)
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Humana USAA Honor with Rx (PPO)
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Humana - HumanaChoice (PPO)
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Humana - HumanaChoice (Regional PPO)
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Humana - National POS
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Humana - PPO
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Imagine Health - Imagine Health Network
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Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Nebraska Furniture Mart - Emerald
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Nebraska Furniture Mart - Onyx
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Nebraska Furniture Mart - Pearl
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PHCS Network - PHCS Primary PPO
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Prism Electric - BSW Premier - Prism
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Core EPO - Bronze
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Core EPO - Gold
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Core EPO - Silver
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TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United HealthCare - All Savers
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United HealthCare - Charter
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United HealthCare - Charter Balanced
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United HealthCare - Charter Plus
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United HealthCare - Choice
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United HealthCare - Choice Plus
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United HealthCare - Core
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United HealthCare - Core Essential
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United HealthCare - EDGE
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United HealthCare - Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP)
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United HealthCare - Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS)
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United HealthCare - Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP)
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United HealthCare - Erickson Advantage Liberty with Drugs (HMO-POS)
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United HealthCare - Erickson Advantage Liberty without Drugs (HMO-POS)
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United HealthCare - Erickson Advantage Signature with Drugs (HMO-POS
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United HealthCare - Navigate
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United HealthCare - Navigate Balanced
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United HealthCare - Navigate Plus
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United HealthCare - Nexus ACO - Open Access
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United HealthCare - Nexus ACO - Referral Required
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United HealthCare - Options
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United HealthCare - Select
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United HealthCare - Select Plus
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United HealthCare - Surest
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United HealthCare - UnitedHealthcare Assisted Living Plan (PPO I-SNP)
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United HealthCare - UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO)
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United HealthCare - UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
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United HealthCare - UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan (PPO I-SNP)
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University Mary Hardin - Baylor-University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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WellMed - AARP Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)
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WellMed - AARP Medicare Advantage (HMO)
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WellMed - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
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WellMed - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot (HMO-POS)
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WellMed - AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 1 (HMO-POS)
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WellMed - AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
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WellMed - AARP Medicare Advantage Walgreens (PPO)
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WellMed - UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete (HMO DSNP)
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WellMed - UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO DSNP)
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WellMed - UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Select (HMO POS DSNP)
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WellMed - UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (HMO)
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WellMed - UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Ally (HMO POS CSNP)
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WellMed - UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
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WellMed - UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO CSNP)
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WellMed - UnitedHealthcare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO CSNP)
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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: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (1995)
  • Internship: Pediatrics, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (1996)
  • Residency: Pediatrics, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (1998)
  • Medical School: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (1998)
Certifications
  • Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Shawn Murphy Abel, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (268) for Shawn Murphy Abel, MD

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Apr 5, 2025
Always excellent care.
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Apr 5, 2025
Dr. Abel is always so sweet and really understands how to interact with a toddler to decrease their anxieties about going to the doctor. She always backs up her advice with the most recent evidence-based practice guidelines.
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Mar 29, 2025
Dr. Abel and her staff are always friendly and caring.
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Mar 19, 2025
She was my pediatrician and now I am using her for my baby.
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Mar 19, 2025
Caring provider. Makes time for your needs without rushing
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Mar 14, 2025
She showed concerned to my daughter's needs and provided great options on how to treat and deal with them. I was extremely impressed and my daughter was pleased with her experience with her appointment.
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Mar 14, 2025
She is really nice, caring, and respectful
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Mar 11, 2025
Dr.Abby Is the best doctor I really recommend
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Feb 20, 2025
She is nice and talks to my kid (the pt) and explains to them, which is nice.
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Feb 10, 2025
Dr Abel is the absolute best!! I've been coming to her for about 6 years now and nothing beats the level of care she provides for her patients. She truly cares about her patients and takes time to connect with and understand them. Love her!!
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Feb 6, 2025
Very knowledgeable, kind and efficient
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Jan 17, 2025
Very clear with instructions, gentle and kind with my autistic son. I would definitely recommend.
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Dec 29, 2024
Very professional and caring
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Dec 22, 2024
Dr. Abel is a fantastic doctor. She always knows how to best treat our son.
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Dec 7, 2024
Visit was good
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