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Dr. Gene Balis, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 83
Dr. Gene Balis, MD
4.6 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Gene Balis, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Tampa, FL.
Dr. Gene Balis, MD
4.6 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Gene Balis, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 83
Tampa, FL
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57 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gene Balis, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Tampa, FL.

About

Dr. Balis graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Gene Balis, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Tampa, FL and has 57 years experience. Dr. Balis currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital, Winter Haven Hospital, AdventHealth Tampa, South Florida Baptist Hospital, AdventHealth Sebring and Tampa General Hospital. At present, Dr. Balis received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Balis' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Balis is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracic Spine Fracture
Brain Aneurysm
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Brain Aneurysm
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Spinal Stenosis
Syringomyelia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Acoustic Neuroma
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

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    Curative EPO
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  • Blue Card PPO
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  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • myBlue EPO
    BlueOptions HMO
  • Empower - Small Employer Groups
    Choice Large Group POS
    Empower POS
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred Patient Care
    Blue Select PPO
  • Tampa Bay HUMx HMOx
    Select HMO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Center for Pediatric Neurosurgery & Neuroscience
    2 Tampa General Cir Fl 7, Tampa, FL 33606
  2. 2 Gene A Balis MD and Kenneth M. Louis Mdneurological Surgery Associates
    3000 E Fletcher Ave Ste 340, Tampa, FL 33613
  3. 3 Tampa General Hospital Cancer Care Tampa
    2 Tampa General Cir Fl 3, Tampa, FL 33606
  4. 4 Office
    2 Tampa General Cir Fl 2, Tampa, FL 33606

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balis
4.6
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 03, 2023
Been on workman’s Comp for 7 months Now, of all the Dr.s Dr.Balis is the only one who took the time to show me My MRI Scans and Explain to me where all my Symptoms were coming from,. I Really feel that Dr.Balis cares for Each Patient and Relying on Facts rather than Suggested Explanations.
Archie — Aug 03, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1967
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gene Balis, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balis' profile.

Dr. Gene Balis, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital, Winter Haven Hospital, AdventHealth Tampa, South Florida Baptist Hospital, AdventHealth Sebring and Tampa General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gene Balis, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL

  • Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital

    10000 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL

  • Winter Haven Hospital

    200 Avenue F NE, Winter Haven, FL

  • AdventHealth Tampa

    3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL

  • South Florida Baptist Hospital

    301 N Alexander St, Plant City, FL

  • AdventHealth Sebring

    4200 Sun N Lake Blvd, Sebring, FL

  • Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL