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Dr. David Baskin, MD
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Dr. David Baskin, MD is a Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. David Baskin, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery*
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Baskin, MD is a Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Baskin graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1978 and completed a residency at University Calif. Dr. David Baskin, MD is a Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 48 years experience. Dr. Baskin currently practices at Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery and is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital and Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Baskin has experience treating conditions like Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Chiari's Deformity and Chiari Malformation Type 1 among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Baskin's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Baskin also speaks Spanish. Dr. Baskin is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Outpatient Center
    6445 Main St Fl 24, Houston, TX 77030

Experience and Background Check

Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Stenosis
Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Fracture
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schmorl's Nodes
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Brain Surgery
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis

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Patient Reviews
May 09, 2025
I had such a great experience with Dr. Baskin. From the very first appointment through recovery, everything went super smoothly. From the very first virtual appointment I immediately felt trust and that I’d be in great hands with Dr. Baskin. He and the team took the time to explain the whole procedure, answer all my questions, and really helped calm any nerves I had about the surgery.The surgery itself went perfectly, and I’m so happy with the results. You can really tell how experienced and talented Dr. Baskin is. Recovery was easier than I expected, and the staff was incredibly kind and helpful the whole way through.I’m really thankful to Dr. Baskin and the whole team for taking such great care of me. I’d absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a skilled and caring surgeon. I’m so very grateful that Dr. Baskin took on my case.
— May 09, 2025
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Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • LocalPlus
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    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. David Baskin, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1978. He specializes in Neurological Spine Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurological Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education
Medical Education
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    1978
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • University of California, San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
    1978
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Calif
    1984
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California at San Francisco
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Baskin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baskin's profile.

Dr. Baskin frequently treats the following conditions: Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Chiari's Deformity and Chiari Malformation Type 1. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Baskin, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital and Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Baskin, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Dr. Baskin has over 48 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist West Hospital

    18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

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