Dr. Bhatki is an expert in complex sinonasal surgery, skull base surgery and tumors of the head and neck. He specializes in the surgical treatment of sinus/nasal problems, sinus tumors, pituitary tumors, skull base tumors, CSF leaks, thyroid eye disease from Graves' disease, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, salivary gland tumors, and tumors of the mouth and throat.
Dr. Bhatki brings a contemporary approach to the management of otolaryngological disorders. He has a special interest in sinonasal and/or cranial base tumors, head and neck endocrine surgery, and head and neck oncologic surgery. His approach emphasizes minimally invasive endoscopic surgical techniques.
Dr. Bhatki completed his residency training at the University of California - San Francisco. There he developed an interest in head and neck tumors and cultivated an aptitude for minimally invasive approaches. He is fellowship-trained in Oncologic Cranial Base Surgery from the University of Pittsburgh where he acquired expertise in both traditional ("open") cranial base surgery, as well as the expanded endonasal approach (EEA). EEA allows for transnasal, endoscopic access to the paranasal sinuses and the entire ventral skull base. By working collaboratively with neurosurgeons, tumors of the sinonasal cavity, pituitary gland, and skull base may be entirely removed transnasally without compromise of oncologic principles. EEA eliminates facial incisions and brain retraction requisite for traditional approaches.
Dr. Bhatki and his colleagues at Baylor University Medical Center comprehensively evaluate patients with head and neck tumors. Minimally invasive surgical options may be offered, if appropriate, and multi-modal therapy is tailored to the patient's specific tumor and individual concerns. Traditional, endoscopic and radiosurgical techniques are available exclusively or in combination.
In addition to his clinical practice, he currently serves as the Chief of the Division of ENT at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, in Dallas and is the Co-Medical Director of the Skull Base Center.
LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations- Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas
- Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
- Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Insurance Accepted *Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance - DFW ConnectedCare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
Cigna - Great West Open Access PPO-Open Access
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Access PPO Network
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select HMO Network
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
Healthscope - DART ACO Flex
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care System PPO
Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO
Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO
Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred EPO Network
Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Group
Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Choice Network
Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
Scott & White Health Plan - SeniorCare Advantage HMO
Scott & White Health Plan - SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call the physician's office or health plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. PPO Network Agreements include participating Employers and/or Administrator only. Not all members participating in contracted networks have in network access. Networks include Beech Street, HealthSmart, PHCS and Texas True Choice. In network participation is updated on a monthly basis by the network.