"Dr. Bauer is widely recognized for his expertise in Pediatric Otology (ear surgery) and serves as the Surgical Director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program at Cook Children's in Fort Worth where he shares his advanced knowledge and expertise of implantable hearing devices and how he cares for children with significant hearing loss. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Dr. Bauer transitioned to the University of Nebraska College of Medicine to complete his medical degree. He performed his residency in Head and Neck Surgery at Boston University and performed a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Washington University's St. Louis Children's Hospital. Before co-founding ENT for Children, Dr. Bauer spent three years on the faculty at UT Southwestern in Dallas. Dr. Bauer is board certified through the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bauer has been recognized numerous times by D Magazine as a ""Best Pediatric Specialist,"" has been listed as one of the ""Best Doctors in America""and is a ""Best Pediatric Otolaryngologist"" in U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Bauer is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society, among other memberships of prestige. In his free time, Dr. Bauer enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He is active in his local church and loves to run, cook, camp, hike, travel and scuba dive."
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Ages SeenNewborns (0-28 days), Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Insurance Accepted *Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Cigna - Children's Medical Center Employee Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - City of Dallas Employee Plan
Cigna - Network Open Access
Healthscope - DART ACO Flex
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Scott & White Health Plan - 2018 SeniorCare (Cost) Network
Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred EPO Network
Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Large Group
Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network
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 - Cigna PPO Network - Out-of-Area Member Plan
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 - Large Group
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 - PHCS/OPTUM - PPO Network - Out-of-Area Member Plan
Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Choice Network
Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Choice Preferred Network
Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Scott & White Health Plan - SeniorCare Advantage HMO
Scott & White Health Plan - SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Scott & White Health Plan - Texas Statewide PPO
Scott & White Health Plan - TRS - Active Care Participants Network
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 - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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. Baylor Scott & White Health does not manage the insurances accepted for this doctor. Please contact the office directly to confirm coverage.