Dr. Karl E. Balsara

Neurosurgery
Oklahoma Children's Hospital Ou Health-Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic
1200 Childrens Ave # 7, 
Oklahoma City, OK 
Accepting New Patients
Oklahoma Children's Hospital Ou Health-Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic
1200 Childrens Ave # 7, 
Oklahoma City, OK 

Overview

Karl Balsara is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Familial Porencephaly.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Balsara is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Oklahoma Children's Hospital Ou Health-Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic
1200 Childrens Ave # 7, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Balsara has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

23 Total Publications

WHO grade 3 pediatric meningioma: a systematic review of clinical features and patient-level analysis of prognostic factors.
WHO grade 3 pediatric meningioma: a systematic review of clinical features and patient-level analysis of prognostic factors.
Journal: Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
Published: April 06, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karl E. Balsara

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karl E. Balsara?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karl E. Balsara by calling their office at 405-271-8888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karl E. Balsara a top-rated expert for Hydrocephalus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karl E. Balsara is classified as an Experienced expert for Hydrocephalus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Karl E. Balsara specialize in?

While Dr. Karl E. Balsara is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, and Choroid Plexus Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Karl E. Balsara participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karl E. Balsara has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. Karl E. Balsara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karl E. Balsara accept my insurance?

Dr. Karl E. Balsara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 405-271-8888 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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