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- 12:00 PM
Thu, 2/05
- 9:30 AM
- 10:00 AM
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Mon, 2/09
- 9:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
Locations of Shawn Murphy Abel, MD

Baylor Scott & White Pediatric and Adolescent Associates - Murphy
511 W FM 544 Ste 201, Murphy, TX, 75094- Monday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Saturday:8:00 am-1:00 pm
Office Hours
Biography
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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
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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.
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| Ages Seen |
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| Newborns (0-28 days) |
| Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2) |
| Children (ages 3-11) |
| Adolescents (ages 12-18) |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Spanish |
| Education |
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| 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 |
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| Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics |
Insurances accepted
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Aetna - (12)Aetna-Aetna Signature AdministratorsAetna-Choice POS IIAetna-Health Network OnlyAetna-Health Network OptionAetna-HMOAetna-Managed ChoiceAetna-Open Access Elect ChoiceAetna-Open Access Managed ChoiceAetna-Open Access SelectAetna-Open Choice PPOAetna-QPOSAetna-Select
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - (14)Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPOBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-GroupBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/FamilyBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-GroupBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/FamilyBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-GroupBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/FamilyBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMOBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPOBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHPBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO NetworkBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-GroupBaylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - (25)Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage - BronzeBlue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage - GoldBlue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage - SilverBlue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage Plus - BronzeBlue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage Plus - GoldBlue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage Plus - SilverBlue Cross Blue Shield-Blue ChoiceBlue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage (PPO)Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage (HMO)Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO SNP)Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO)Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue EssentialsBlue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Essentials AccessBlue Cross Blue Shield-Blue PremierBlue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Premier AccessBlue Cross Blue Shield-Consumer Directed HealthSelectBlue Cross Blue Shield-Federal Basic OptionBlue Cross Blue Shield-Federal FEP Blue FocusBlue Cross Blue Shield-Federal Standard OptionBlue Cross Blue Shield-High Performance NetworkBlue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare 2Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare PrimaryBlue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare Primary HDBlue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare Primary+Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-Care Standard
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Catalyst Health Group - (1)Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred
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Centivo Network - (1)Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier
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Cigna - (7)Cigna-BSW Extended PPOCigna-Choice FundCigna-HMO Open AccessCigna-LocalPlusCigna-LocalPlus In-NetworkCigna-Open Access PlusCigna-Open Access Plus In-Network
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DFW ConnectedCare - (1)DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
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HealthSmart - (2)HealthSmart-Accel NetworkHealthSmart-Preferred Network
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Humana - (11)Humana-ChoiceCareHumana-Humana Gold Choice (PFFS)Humana-Humana Gold Plus (HMO)Humana-Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)Humana-Humana Honor (PPO)Humana-Humana PreferredHumana-Humana USAA Honor with Rx (PPO)Humana-HumanaChoice (PPO)Humana-HumanaChoice (Regional PPO)Humana-National POSHumana-PPO
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Patient Ratings (258)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
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| 4.3 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.7 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.8 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.8 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.8 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.8 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (80)
Overview of patient comments
Summary created using AI
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Patients appreciate
Dr. Abel receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for her caring, attentive approach and excellent bedside manner with children. Parents consistently praise her for being patient, kind, and genuinely concerned about her young patients, with many noting she takes time to listen without rushing appointments. She is frequently described as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional, with several reviews highlighting her ability to explain things clearly and provide detailed treatment plans. Many families express deep loyalty to Dr. Abel, with some driving over an hour to see her and multiple generations using her services. Parents particularly appreciate that she interacts well with children, helping to reduce their anxiety about doctor visits, and that she speaks Spanish. Her direct, firm communication style and evidence-based approach are valued by families who appreciate her straightforward manner.
Patients also share
One review mentions that Dr. Abel can be somewhat abrupt with a bedside manner that doesn't seem very kid-friendly for a pediatrician. Another review notes that she presents information quickly, which led to follow-up questions after the appointment. One parent mentioned that wait times have become longer as the practice has grown more popular. A single review indicates some difficulty coordinating with nursing staff regarding specific bloodwork protocols, though this was ultimately resolved.