
David Baskin MD F.A.C.S, F.A.A.N.S, F.C.N.S
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base
Professor of Neurological Surgery, Cornell University-Weill Medical College and Houston Methodist Hospital, Director, Peak Brain Tumor Center Vice Chair, Department of Neurosurgery Adjunct Professor,Texas A and M Medical School
6445 Fannin St.Suite P24-C026Houston, TX 77030
Overview of Dr. Baskin
Professor,Neurological Surgery at Houston Methodist, Vice Chair Neurosurgery, Residency Program Director, and Director Brain Tumor Center. Specialize in intracranial surgery-subspecialize in pituitary adenomas, having operated >5000 pts. We have novel Rx’s for glioblastoma including gene therapy and a new Rx utilizing oscillating magnetic fields. Visit at www.houstonmethodist.org/peakcenter
Education & Training
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1978 - 1984
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1978
Swarthmore CollegeBA, Psychology minor in Biology, With High Honors, 1970 - 1974
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1979 - 2027
HI State Medical License 2016 - 2026
LA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
TX State Medical License 1985 - 2025
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Most Compassionate Doctor Award, Patient's Choice Award Vitals/ American Registry, 2012
- Best Doctor Honor Role for 5 years or more Castle Connolly Best Doctors, 2012
- Certificate of Honor President of the Congress, 5th Int. Conference of Neurosurgery, 2010
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Clinical Trials
- Response Monitoring Trial in Patients With Suspected Recurrence of Glioblastoma Start of enrollment: 2014 May 01
- Efficacy and Safety of FS VH S/D 500 S-apr (Tisseel) as an Adjunct to Sutured Dural Repair in Cranial Surgery Start of enrollment: 2016 Oct 11
- HSV-tk + Valacyclovir + SBRT + Chemotherapy for Recurrent GBM Start of enrollment: 2017 Dec 11
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- FGFR1 fusions in genomically and epigenetically bona fide glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype.Riley H Lochner, Suzanne Z Powell, Kar-Ming Fung, Yi J Zhang, David Baskin
Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology. 2025-06-12 - Case Report: Metabolic alterations and cholesterol esterification in a low-grade diffuse astrocytoma patient who progressed to glioblastoma at recurrence.Omkar B Ijare, David S Baskin, Suzanne Z Powell, Kumar Pichumani
Frontiers in Oncology. 2025-01-01 - 1 citationsRadiosurgery for Intracranial Meningiomas: A Review of Anatomical Challenges and an Update on the Evidence.Matthew J Goldman, Bin S Teh, Simon S Lo, E Brian Butler, David S Baskin
Cancers. 2024-12-27
Journal Articles
- Extraventricular Colloid Cyst with Invasion into the Skull Base, Case Report and Literature ReviewStaub, B, Castilla, L, Baskin, DS, World Neurosurgery, 8/2/2013
- Alterations in sensitivity to estrogen, dihydrotestosterone, and xenogens in B-lymphocytes from children with autism spectrum disorder and their unaffected twins/siblingsSharpe, MA Gist, TL, Baskin, DS, Journal of Toxicology, 1/1/2013
- Neuro-endoscopic resection of intraventricular tumors: a systematic outcomes analysisBarber, S, Castilla, L, Baskin, DS, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions
WATCH: Houston Methodist Explores Novel Noninvasive Oncomagnetic Therapy for Brain TumorsSeptember 11th, 2025
WATCH: Tweaks to Stupp Protocol May Extend Survival for Glioblastoma PatientsAugust 21st, 2025
Northwest Biotherapeutics: Data Is Done, Just Wait for ApprovalNovember 23rd, 2022- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Kenneth R. Peak Center-10 Million Dollar GrantKenneth and Donna Peak Foundation2013–Present
Research History
- Director Peak Brain Tumor CenterDirector of the Peak brain tumor center, consisting of Neuro oncology, Neuroendocrinology, and numerous clinical trials. we also have seven PhD scientists performing cutting edge research in brain tumor biology and treatment.2013 - 2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Society for Neuro-OncologyMember
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Peak Brain Tumor Centerhttp://www.houstonmethodist.org/peakcenter
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Texas BlueChoice
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
First Health PPOGreat West PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO - Kaiser
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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