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Dr. James Bales, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 42
Dr. James Bales, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. James Bales, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 42
Anchorage, AK
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Bales, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Anchorage, AK.

About

Dr. Bales graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. James Bales, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Bales currently practices at Anchorage Neurosurgical Associates and are affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital. Dr. Bales has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Traumatic Brain Injury among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bales received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Bales' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bales accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cranial Trauma
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cranial Trauma
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniosynostosis
Dural Tear
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Moyamoya Disease
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Anchorage Neurosurgical Associates
    3831 Piper St Ste S450, Anchorage, AK 99508

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Patient Reviews
Mar 08, 2023
Extraordinary experience from administrative requirements and insurance, through diagnosis, detailed explanations, plan development, risk assessment to surgery and post surgery. Dr. Bales and his Staff demonstrated a professional, efficient and caring attitude in all interactions. Through example, the highest standards for all aspects of health care were evidenced. Thank you very much for your efforts. Very sincerely, Hazen L. Baron
— Mar 08, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Bales, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bales' profile.

Dr. Bales frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Traumatic Brain Injury. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Bales, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alaska Regional Hospital

    2801 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK