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Dell H. Braunsdorf, M.D......................... Amerigroup
from Top 30 Woman 2015
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Dell H. Braunsdorf, M.D.
ell Harkey Braunsdorf is a
Dnative Texan, born in Dallas. She grew up in the Lake Dallas area and in the Clear Lake/NASA area. She attended local junior colleges, thanks to a scholarship from the Moody Foundation. Dr. Braunsdorf received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston (Cum Laude graduate), with concentration in Environmental Management, and she received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Braunsdorf has worked with adolescents, adults and geriatric patients in the inpatient, residential and outpatient settings, treating mental illness and substance use disorders. Early in her career, Dr. Braunsdorf worked in pollution control for several years. She also helped implement a conflict resolution model for locating waste management sites. Dr. Braunsdorf has served as Associate Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Optum. While in that role, she was one of the principle designers, and she helped implement the company’s first medical-behavioral integration program. Currently, Dr. Braunsdorf is Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Amerigroup (Anthem) for Texas and Nevada. At Amerigroup, Dr. Braunsdorf works with some of the best and most dedicated doctors from many medical specialties, nurses, therapists, social workers andmember outreach specialists, who help Amerigroup members lead healthier lives. Dr. Braunsdorf’s additional professional history and community involvement include: • Clear Creek Clinic • Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority • Chief Resident for Crisis and Outpatient Psychiatry • MHMRA for Galveston and Brazoria Counties • Consultant at Devereux • Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee • League of Women Voters • Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians Dr. Braunsdorf is married to Captain Buckley Braunsdorf, and they have one daughter, Kathryn. In her free time she enjoys gardening, traveling, waterskiing and helping those who need a hand up, be they humans, canines or felines. Dr. Braunsdorf also loves the Dallas Cowboys!
Dell H. Braunsdorf, M.D. Medical Director of Behavioral Health Amerigroup
3800 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77098 713-218-5160 www.amerigroup.com dell.braunsdorf@amerigroup.com
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Your regular STAR+PLUS benefits include:
n An Amerigroup service coordinator who can help coordinate your health services n Physician services from a network primary care provider you choose* n Qualified specialists who know and understand your needs* n Hospitalization coverage* n Prescription coverage* n Immunizations n Vision benefits* n Wellness checkups* n And more
Plus, you may qualify for these additional services:
n Long-term support services n Community-based services
Your extra Amerigroup value-added benefits
n Our 24-hour Nurse HelpLine – nurses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your health-care questions n Amerigroup On Call – nurses and/or doctors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for help with an urgent medical issue or setting up an urgent doctor appointment n Transportation assistance to get to your medical appointments when medical transportation services are not available (Members who have Medicare will get transportation to services for their Medicaid-covered long-term services and supports.) n Enhanced vision benefits for members age 21 and older* n Additional 200 one-time Lifeline cell phone minutes with free health-related text messages if you qualify
Important phone numbers Member Services TDD/TTY 1-800-600-4441 1-800-855-2880 n Preprogrammed cell phone for high-risk members who have limited or no access to a reliable phone for emergency and medical use n An extra 8 hours of respite services for families and caregivers of members age 21 and older n Smoking/Tobacco cessation help with personal coaching‡ n Taking Care of Baby and Me® program for pregnant women and new mothers*‡ n Healthy lifestyle coaching for eligible members with certain chronic conditions ages 18 to 64‡ n Pest control services every 3 months n Personal disaster plan and free first aid kit after completing a plan online
Amerigroup is a diverse company and welcomes all eligible people. We do not base membership on health status. If you have questions or concerns, please call 1-800-600-4441 and ask for extension 34925. Or visit www.myamerigroup.com. *For members not covered by Medicare ‡Not for members in Tarrant
Amerigroup On Call
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