Dr. David Baskin, MD
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Dr. David Baskin, MD
Neurological Spine Surgery
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 is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Baskin specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Baskin's Reviews
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4.7
| 5 Star | 92% | 92% |
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| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 7% | 7% |
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About Me
care philosophy
David S. Baskin, MD., FACS, FAANS serves as the Director of the Kenneth R. Peak Brain & Pituitary Treatment Center, and oversees the Peak Center Laboratories. He graduated with high honors from Swarthmore College with a B.A. from the Division of...read moreNeurological Spine Surgery
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Residency Hospital, 1984University Of California At San Francisco
Fellowship Hospital, 1984Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Medical School, 1978University Of California, San Francisco - San Francisco, Ca
Internship Hospital, 1978
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
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