Kimberly Cruzita Avila Edwards, MD

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Kimberly Cruzita Avila Edwards, MD

Year Joined ARC: 2012

Education: B.A. in Biochemistry, Magna cum laude, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1995

Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 1999

Residency Internship: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2002

Certification: Board Certified in Pediatrics

Professional Positions and Honors:

Dr. Avila Edwards’ strong interest in childhood obesity is reflected in her positions and honors:

Chapter Chair and Member, Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016
President, Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012-2013
Editorial Board Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Active Living for Families Project
Contributing writer, “Clinical Care of the Child with Obesity,” published by McGraw Hill Education, December 2015.
Committee Member, Texas Medical Association Council on Science and Public Health. Scholar, Texas Medical Assocation Leadership College, 2011-2012
Member, Travis County Medical Society and TCMS delegate to the Texas Medical Association.
Alternate Delegate to the Texas Medical Association House of Delegates, Travis County Medical Society
Secretary, Texas Pediatric Society Executive Board 2009-2011
Co-chair, Texas Pediatric Society Legislative Committee 2008-2011
Chair, Texas Pediatric Society Obesity Committee, 2006-2011
John Covert Watson Award for Vision, Children in Nature, 2011
NICHQ Grant Recipient, Mobilizing Healthcare Professionals as Community Leaders in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity, Project Team Leader, 2009
American Academy of Pediatrics Special Achievement Award, 2007, 2008
Texas Pediatric Society Executive Board Award, 2006
Member, Texas Medical Association
Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Advisory Board
Member, Hispanic Physicians Association

Languages Spoken: Spanish

Personal Summary:

Dr. Avila Edwards' rock and foundation are her family. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her husband, daughter, and son. She also loves running with her dog Boston, being outdoors, and playing the violin and piano.

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Specialty

Pediatrics

Hospital Affiliation

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
Seton Medical Center Austin
Seton Medical Center Hays
Seton Medical Center Williamson
Seton Northwest Hospital

Provides Care Through

Dell Children's Medical Group

Additional Language Spoken

Spanish

Primary Location

Degree & Residency

Medical School

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Internship

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Residency

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

Insurances Accepted

Seton Family of Doctors currently participates with various insurance plans. Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact your provider to verify participation prior to scheduling your visit.

Aetna - Commercial
Aetna QHP - Exchange Plan
Aetna-MA - Medicare Advantage
Amerigroup - STAR and CHIP
ARIA (Covenant Management Systems) ARC Benefit Plan - Contracted for the following specialties ONLY: Cardiology, Gastro, Inf. Disease, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
ARIA (Covenant Management Systems) ARC Benefit Plan - Contracted for the following specialties ONLY: Craniofacial Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Gastro, Inf. Disease, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Opththalmology, Otolaryngology, Pulmonary, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
ASH (American Specialty Health Network) - PT and OT providers only
Averde Health - Commercial PPO
Beechstreet - Commercial PPO
Blue Cross - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross-Blue Advantage - Exchange Plan
Blue Cross-Medicaid - STAR & CHIP
BlueCross - Commercial
Care Improvement Plus - Dual Special Needs
Care Improvement Plus - Medicare Advantage
Cigna - Commercial
Cigna LocalPlus - Exchange Plan
Coventry Workers Comp - Select providers
First Care - HMO/PPO
First Health/Coventry - Commercial
Galaxy Health Network PPO - Commercial
Health Payors Organization - Commerical PPO
HealthSmart Accel - Commercial PPO
HealthSmart Preferred Care - Commercial PPO
Hospice Austin - Hospice-In-Patient
Humana - Commercial
Humana HMOx - Exchange Plan
Humana-Medicare Advantage
Humana-Medicare Advantage WELLMED Network - All Specialists In-Network; PCP's are NOT participating EXCEPT for: David Wright,MD and Adam Barta, MD
IMO Med-Select Network - Workers Comp (SIRPS and SBSI only)
Integrated Medical Systems - Commercial PPO
Medicaid (Traditional)
Medicare
Multi-Plan Commercial - PPO
PHCS - Commercial
Sedwick/CMS Southwest Medical Provider Network - Workers Comp (SIRPS and SBSI only)
Sendero - STAR and CHIP
Sendero IdealCare - Exchange Plan
Seton Health Plan - Commercial
Seton Health Plan - MAP
Seton Health Plan - STAR and CHIP
Superior - STAR and CHIP
Superior Ambetter - Exchange Plan
TriCare - All Products
TriWest (new contract) - VA
United HealthCare - Commercial All Other
United HealthCare - Options PPO
United HealthCare Dual Complete Focus (HMO SNP) WELLMED Network - All Specialists In-Network; PCP's are NOT participating EXCEPT for: David Wright,MD and Adam Barta, MD
United HealthCare Star and CHIP - Americhoice or UHC Texas STAR, CHIP
United HealthCare- AARP Medicare Complete FOCUS- UHC Network - Medicare Advantage
United HealthCare- AARP Medicare Complete FOCUS- UHC Network - Specialists ONLY
United HealthCare-AARP Medicare Complete FOCUS-WellMED Network - All Specialists In-Network; PCP's are NOT participating EXCEPT for: David Wright,MD and Adam Barta, MD
United HealthCare-Dual Complete Focus (HMO SNP)-UHC Network - All Providers In-Network
United HealthCare-Dual Complete Focus (HMO SNP)-UHC Network - Medicare Advantage
United HealthCare-Evercare STAR PLUS - Medicaid
United Healthcare-Medicare Advantage--UHC Network - All Providers In-Network
United Healthcare-Medicare Advantage--UHC Network - Medicare Advantage
United HealthCare-Medicare Advantage-WELLMED NETWORK - All Specialists In-Network; PCP's are NOT participating EXCEPT for: David Wright,MD and Adam Barta, MD
United Student Resources (UT Student Division) - PPO
USA Managed Care - PPO