Advanced in Encephalitis

Dr. Joseph S. Kass

Neurology
CommonSpirit Health
Baylor Neurology Associates
7200 Cambridge St, 9th Fl, 
Houston, TX 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Encephalitis
CommonSpirit Health
Baylor Neurology Associates
7200 Cambridge St, 9th Fl, 
Houston, TX 
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Overview

Joseph Kass, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Joseph Kass specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted.

Dr. Kass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Apraxia, and Meningitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Encephalitis.

Graduate Institution
Baylor College Of Medicine - National Student Clearinghouse
Residency
Clinical Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in TX
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Baylor Neurology Associates
7200 Cambridge St, 9th Fl, Houston, TX 77030
Call: 713-798-2273

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Clinical Trials

Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative 3 (ADNI3)
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative 3 (ADNI3)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 21, 2024
Assessment of Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease
Assessment of Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Donanemab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Therapeutic Effects of Intranasally-Administered Insulin in Adults With Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (aMCI) or Mild Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Therapeutic Effects of Intranasally-Administered Insulin in Adults With Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (aMCI) or Mild Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer's Disease (A4 Study)
Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer's Disease (A4 Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Solanezumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aducanumab (BIIB037) in Subjects With Early Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aducanumab (BIIB037) in Subjects With Early Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 02, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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46 Total Publications

Legal Liability in Neurology: Navigating Malpractice and Regulatory Compliance.
Legal Liability in Neurology: Navigating Malpractice and Regulatory Compliance.
Journal: Seminars in neurology
Published: June 18, 2025
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