Gene A Balis MD

Gene A. Balis, MD, is a neurosurgeon affiliated with USF Health and the Department of Neurosurgery, providing specialized surgical care for conditions of the brain, spine, and nervous system. He is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Balis earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University College of Medicine and completed advanced postgraduate training that included internal medicine and surgery, followed by neurosurgical residency training at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus). Over the course of his career, he has been associated with leading clinical environments in Tampa, including Tampa General Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he has held staff privileges. Dr. Balis is recognized for a long-standing commitment to patient-centered care, bringing extensive clinical experience and surgical expertise to complex neurological and spinal conditions. His work reflects a focus on thoughtful evaluation, clear communication, and evidence-based treatment planning in collaboration with patients and multidisciplinary teams.