Summary

Dr. Paula Bessonett is a family medicine physician who also specializes in emergency medicine and hospice & palliative medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center. With 39 years of medical experience, Dr. Bessonett provides comprehensive care across multiple specialty areas. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Bessonett practices in Tyler, Texas, with locations including her office on East 5th Street, Christus Mother Frances Hospital Tyler, and UT Health Tyler. Her clinical expertise includes treating mood disorders in children and managing hypertension in both adult and pediatric patients. She performs diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts and white blood cell differentials to help evaluate patient health. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.7 stars for her compassionate and thorough care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 39 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Texas Health Science Center
  • 8 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Paula Alinda Bessonett has 3 locations

Bessonett Paula Office

222 E 5th StTyler, TX 75701
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ut Health Tyler

1000 S Beckham AveTyler, TX 75701

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Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
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39 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Tagalog, English Speaks English
Tyler , TXHouston , TXCypress , TXPasadena , TX
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med Med School: Walden University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paula Alinda Bessonett

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Superior Vision
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paula Alinda Bessonett has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paula Alinda Bessonett has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Texas Health Science Center

Medical School

Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof MedGraduated in 1987

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Does Dr. Paula Bessonett accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Paula Bessonett's office located?
Dr. Paula Bessonett's office is located at 222 E 5th St, Tyler, TX, 75701.
What languages does Dr. Paula Bessonett speak?
Dr. Paula Bessonett speaks English and Spanish.

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