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Seton Palliative Care - Seton Medical Center Austin1201 West 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705 map
Dr. Stephen Bekanich is a palliative care doctor in Austin. He provides specialized medical care for those living with serious illness, focusing on relief from symptoms.
Seton Palliative Care - Seton Medical Center Austin
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Stephen J. Bekanich is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(512) 324-7475
Address
1201 West 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup
- ARC Benefit Plan
- ARIA
- Averde Health
- Beech Street
- BlueCross
- Care Improvement Plus
- Care Improvement Plus - Medicare Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna LocalPlus
- Coventry Health Care
- First Care
- First Health
- Galaxy Health Network
- Health Payors Organization
- HealthSmart Accel
- HealthSmart Preferred Care
- Hospice Austin
- Humana
- Humana - Medicare Advantage WELLMED Network
- Humana HMOx
- Humana- Medicare Advantage--Humana Network
- IMO Med-Select Network
- Integrated Medical Systems
- MultiPlan
- PHCS Health Plans
- Sedwick/CMS Southwest Medical Provider Network
- Sendero
- Sendero IdealCare
- Seton Health Plan
- Superior Ambetter
- Superior HealthPlan
- Tricare
- Triwest
- United Healthcare
- United Student Resources (UT Student Division)
- USA Managed Care
Bio
Specialties
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Palliative Care
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Bekanich specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Bekanich can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.
Special Interests
- Caregiver Support
- Family Meetings
- Goals of Care Discussions
- Symptom Management
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Seton Family of Hospitals
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Palliative Care News
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Kidney Disease More Deadly for MenRobert Preidt, Dec 10, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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Incontinence Drug May Cut Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer SurvivorsSteven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Odds of Breast Cancer's ReturnRobert Preidt, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM