Individualized and innovative tumor care in Dallas, TX
Baylor Scott & White Neuro-Oncology Associates offers innovative treatment for primary brain and spinal tumors in Dallas.
Karen Fink, MD, PHD, and Divya Mella, MD, strive to incorporate the latest clinical trials and treatment options for patients with brain tumor to sustain hope and achieve positive outcomes.
Insurances accepted
Baylor Scott & White has established agreements with several types of insurance to ensure your health needs are covered.
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Aetna - (2)Medicare Advantage PlansAetna Signature Administrators
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - (9)Blue Advantage HMOBlue Choice PPOBlue PremierBlue Premier Open Access HMOMedicare Advantage - OncorParPlanTraditionalIndemnityBlue Essentials
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Cigna - (4)Children's Medical Center Employee PlanCity of Dallas Employee PlanLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
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DFW ConnectedCare - (1)American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
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Healthscope - (2)DART ACO FlexDART ACO Flex Plus
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HealthSmart - (2)ACCEL NetworkPreferred Network
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Humana - (4)ChoiceCareHumana PreferredNational POSCommercial PPO Plans
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Parkland Community Health Plan - (2)CHIP MedicaidHealthFirst Medicaid
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Scott & White Health Plan - (16)HMO Network - Individual/FamilyEPO Network - Individual/Family2019 BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA2019 BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQASeniorCare Advantage HMOSeniorCare Advantage PPOHMO Network - GroupTRS - Active Care Participants NetworkPPO Network - GroupPPO Choice NetworkPPO Choice Preferred NetworkCigna PPO Network - Out-of-Area Member PlanTexas Statewide PPOPHCS/ARGUS - PPO Network - Out-of-Area Member PlanEPO Network - GroupMcLane Group Network
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Superior Health Plan - (1)STAR+PLUS
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Superior HealthPlan - (3)Medicare/Medicaid Dual Needs Plan: Advantage HMO SNPMedicare/Medicaid PlanSTAR+PLUS
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UnitedHealth - (2)Nexus ACO OANexusACO R
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University Mary Hardin-Baylor - (1)Employee Benefit Plan
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Neuro-oncology services
Baylor Scott & White Neuro-Oncology Associates in Dallas offers expertise and treatment options conveniently located near you.
At Baylor Scott & White Neuro-Oncology Associates, tumors of the brain, central nervous system and peripheral nervous system are treated with dedication, innovation and quality care.
Brain tumor treatment may include:
- Neurosurgery
- Radiosurgery
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
- Clinical trials
Brain and spine conditions we treat in Dallas include:
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Astrocytoma
- Chordoma
- CNS lymphoma
- Craniopharyngioma
- Gliomas
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningioma
- Metastatic brain tumor
- Oligodendroglioma
- Pituitary tumors
- Schwannoma
Brain tumor treatment options are individualized based on the type of tumor diagnosed. If neurosurgery is needed, Baylor University Medical Center. part of Baylor Scott & White Health has several Dallas neurosurgeons on staff who are specially trained to operate on brain tumors. The neurosurgery operating suites are equipped with advanced interoperative localization and neuronavigation systems that allow a complete removal of brain tumors.
Pay bill
Baylor Scott & White Health is pleased to offer you multiple options to pay your bill. View our guide to understand your Baylor Scott & White billing statement.
We offer two online payment options:
- Make a one-time payment without registering by selecting the "Pay a Bill as a Guest" option.
- Enroll or login to your MyBSWHealth account to view account balances and statements, setup a payment plan or enroll in paperless statements.
Other payment options:
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Pay by mail
To ensure that your payment is properly applied to your account, detach the slip from your Baylor Scott & White billing statement and return the slip with your payment. If paying by check or money order, be sure to include your account number on the check or money order.
Please mail payment to the address listed on your statement.
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Pay by phone
Payments to HTPN can be made over the phone with our automated phone payment system 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All payments made via the automated phone payment system will post the next business day. Please call 1.866.377.1650.
If you need to speak to someone about a bill from a Baylor Scott & White Hospital, our Customer Service department is available to take payments over the phone from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and can be reached at 1.800.994.0371.
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Pay in person
Payments can be made in person at the facility where you received services.
Financial assistance
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we want to be a resource for you and your family. Our team of customer service representatives and financial counselors are here to help you find financial solutions that can help cover your cost of care. We encourage you to speak to a member of our team at any time before, during or after care is received.
Patient forms
To ensure that your visit to our office is as convenient and efficient as possible, we are pleased to offer our registration forms online. The patient registration form may be completed electronically and printed for better legibility or completed manually.
Baylor Scott & White Neuro-Oncology Associates recommends the following resources for our patients seeking more information regarding their specific condition:
Baylor Scott & White Neuro-Oncology Associates recommends the following resources for our patients seeking more information regarding their specific condition:
Patients with brain tumors face a unique set of challenges when seeking medical care. Treatment for brain tumors depends on a number of factors including the type, location, and size of the tumor as well as the patient's age and general health.
If you have been diagnosed with a brain tumor or spinal cord tumor, you most likely have a lot of questions and concerns about your treatment and prognosis. Don't rely on memory alone to get you through the initial doctor visits. Instead, make a list of questions beforehand and bring them to your appointments.
Taking a friend or family member with you will also help. And ask your doctor for brochures and other publications to take home.
Brain Tumor: 10 Important Questions To Ask Your Doctor
- What type of tumor do I have? Knowing exactly what type of tumor you have guides all other steps in your journey. Find out whether you have a primary or metastatic spinal cord tumor or brain tumor. Primary means the tumor is located in the place it first developed and is not a result of cancer that has spread from another part of the body; metastatic means the cancer has spread to the brain or spinal cord from another part of the body. It's also important to find out the grade of your tumor. In general, the higher the number, the more aggressive the cancer.
- What is my prognosis? Your doctor may not be able to definitively answer this question so early on, but he or she should be able to provide a general idea of your long-term outlook based on past experiences with other patients.
- What are my treatment options? Your treatment is determined by several factors, the most important being the type and location of the tumor and your overall health. Standard treatments include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
- How complex will my treatment be? Your doctor may recommend a single type of treatment or a combination based on your particular spinal cord or brain tumor. If you need chemotherapy, ask if you will be hospitalized or if it can be done on an outpatient basis. Discuss your family support and work circumstances to help your doctor make the best decisions for you.
- What type of treatment would you choose if you had my type of tumor? Your doctor has daily experience with brain tumors. Ask what he or she would do in your case.
- What are the side effects of treatments? Side effects vary from treatment to treatment and person to person. Your doctor can tell you what side effects you can expect based on your treatment plan and how to manage them.
- Should I get a second opinion concerning my tumor? Yes. There is never anything wrong with getting a second opinion. If your doctor objects, that's probably a good sign that you should.
- Can I get treated in my hometown or do I need to find a specialty hospital? Location and insurance requirements may put limitations on your care, but asking this question will help you determine the quality of care and the experience of those who will be providing that care for you. If you are not comfortable with the quality of care you will be receiving in your hometown, ask your doctor about what options you have for getting treated in a hospital that specializes in spinal cord or brain tumor treatment.
- Could I have prevented this? It is important to ask this question because so many people feel guilty, especially parents with children who have been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Patients must know that it is not their fault, that nothing out there links to brain tumors to anything strongly genetic or to something they have done.
- Can I go on with my life? Ask your doctor how your diagnosis and treatment will affect your everyday life.
If, after your appointment, you think of something else you would like to know, don't hesitate to call your doctor. You and those supporting you have every right to be fully informed about your diagnosis and what lies ahead.
Reference: This page was referenced from Everyday Health