James Bales, MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon
Dr. James Bales was born and raised in Alaska. He returned to his home state after medical school because he has a passion to serve his community. He’s also a big fan of Alaska’s mountains, which is why he can often be found hiking and traveling. Dr. Bales enjoys the ability to be able to treat people of all ages with vastly different pathologies.
Board Certification:
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Medical School:
University of Pittsburgh
Undergraduate Education:
Graduate School:
Residency Training:
University of Washington
Fellowship Training:
Special Interests:
Trauma, minimally invasive spine, brain tumors, and pituitary tumors.
Hospital Affiliations:
Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, Creekside Surgery Center, Alaska Cyberknife Center, Alaska Gamma Knife Center, and St. Elias Rehab Hospital
Organizational and Professional Membership Affiliations:
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), Alaska State Medical Association (ASMA)
