Bassel Bali, MD

Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine

Pediatric Neurosurgery
English
Child 0-17
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Meet Bassel Bali, MD

Dr. Bassel Bali is a highly specialized pediatric neurosurgeon with specialty training in all areas of pediatric neurosurgery. He has expertise in a range of conditions including Chiari malformation, hydrocephalus, endoscopic neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, tumor surgery (brain and spinal cord), spasticity treatment (Baclofen pump vs. Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy), and minimally invasive neurosurgery. Dr. Bali strives to implement a multidisciplinary approach while utilizing new technology to improve the survival and quality of life of his young patients.

Dr. Bali finds pediatric neurosurgery a rewarding field due to the wide range of techniques involved and the ability to provide care for a broad spectrum of neurosurgical conditions such as tumors, spinal abnormalities, traumatic injuries, movement disorders and seizure disorders. He is inspired by the motivation and spirit of the children he treats as they strive to get better and improve.

Dr. Bali enjoys spending time with his young patients and their families. He believes that building positive relationships with them is critical to achieving the best possible treatment outcomes.

Dr. Bali's hobbies include tennis, basketball, watching movies and reading.

Locations

  • CHRISTUS
    Children's - Neurosciences Center
    Pediatric Specialty Clinic
    333 N. Santa Rosa St., 4th Floor, Suite F4677, San Antonio, TX 78207
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    Hours
    • Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor College of Medicine

CHRISTUS Children's

CHRISTUS Health Plan

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna - Commercial, Behavorial Health, and Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid, CHIP and Perinate
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Blue Essentials
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)- Blue Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) -CHRISTUS Employee Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield TX (BCBSTX) - PPO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna Commercial
  • Community First Health Plan (CFHP) - Medicaid
  • Driscoll Health
  • El Paso Health
  • Healthcare Highways Commercial
  • Humana
  • Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - Commercial PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Molina - Medicaid
  • MultiPlan
  • Oscar Health - Commerical EPO
  • Superior Health Plan - Medicaid
  • TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • United Healthcare (UHC)Community Plan - Medicaid

Education & Certifications

Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center-Childrens Medical

Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University

Fellowship: University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

Residency: American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine

Medical Education: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine