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Dr. Gene Balis, MD

Dr. Gene Balis, MD

Neurosurgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Gene Balis, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tampa, FL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1967. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sarasota Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

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2 Tampa General Cir Fl 7 Tampa, FL 33606
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Dr. Balis' Reviews

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4.6
18 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Most Sensitive to my Symptoms
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.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Archie – Aug 03, 2023
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83 still going strong because of Doctor G. Balis
Doctor Gene Balis, Advised me 30 years ago that it looks like i will not be operated on and he will lose a patient He advised me that my core should be an area that improvement is needed, and the results will be fine if i continue to do as he told me, well here i am 83 years old and still doing leg lifts as he advised every morning. Doctor Balis thank you for your advice and I do respect you for the information you gave me, it takes 2 people the doctor and the patient to make things work not just a doctor the patient also is responsible for the results in the end. Once again thank you Doctor Balis. John Wall
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 07, 2023
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Best Bedside Manner Ever
Dr. Balis is extremely thorough and takes copious notes. He asked many questions to grasp my condition as I have a genetic spinal deformity. He spoke to me with kindness and empathy. He is one of the only specialists I've seen in the last eight months that has not sent a PA to deal with patients. He's highly knowledgeable and works hard to find solutions.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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cleo – Aug 09, 2022
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Absolutely wonderful very caring . Very helpful and expressing my concerns and good treatment plan.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Lory González – Feb 04, 2021
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Given one star because I had to. This man should not be allowed to "practice" medicine. Fails to review information from other doctors. Fails to review MRI brain, MRI cervical spine and CT temporal. He works to make other doctors believe patient has mental health issues while failing to do his job. He should be Baker Acted for causing harm to his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2019
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Doctor Balis is awesome
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sharon Vela in Mulberry fl – Jun 08, 2017
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Best doctor bar none. He is the greatest most caring doctor in the Bay area. It's been four years since the operation and still always checking on my wife.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
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Jay in TAMPA – May 11, 2016
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Dr. Gene Balis, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tampa, FL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1967. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sarasota Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1967
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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(813) 259-0904
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