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<div><strong>Boston University School of Medicine</strong><p>Medical School, MD, 1990</p></div><div><strong>University of Pittsburgh*</strong><p>Residency, MD, 1997</p></div>

<div><strong>Neurological Surgery</strong><p>American Board of Neurological Surgery</p></div>

Kamal K. Kalia, MD

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Brain And Tumor Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery

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Background and Clinical Focus

About This Provider:

As a neurosurgeon at Baystate Health, Dr. Kalia considers himself a fierce advocate for his patients. Having been a patient himself, he only recommends surgical intervention if he thinks it is absolutely the right thing to do with a good chance of a favorable outcome for the patient. He also appreciates how difficult the healthcare system can be to navigate, and does all he can to make things go smoothly for his patients when they’re having a difficult time.
With a focus on surgical conditions of the brain and spine, Kalia has a subspecialty interest in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. For his subspeciality, he proudly trained under Dr. Peter Jannetta at the University of Pittsburgh, who pioneered life-changing neurosurgery procedures for these conditions.
When he’s not helping patients, he keeps busy with his family waterskiing, wake surfing, playing racquet sports and golf, flying radio-controlled airplanes, and shooting clay targets.

Academic Appointment:

Assistant Professor of Surgery at UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Languages:

English

Gender:

Male

Age Groups Seen:

Adults

Provider Affiliation:

Baystate Medical Center

Practice Groups:

Baystate Neurosurgery

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Insurances Accepted

Note:

Baystate Healthcare facilities and physicians accept most insurances. Please contact your insurance company to verify eligibility.

SERENITY CARE PACE
COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE
RAILROAD MEDICARE
MEDICARE
SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH
CIGNA GREAT WEST
TRICARE
UNITED HEALTHCARE
CONNECTICARE
BMC HEALTHNET MCO
BMC HEALTHNET ACO
CT MEDICAID
MULTIPLAN PHCS
HEALTH NEW ENGLAND EXCLUDING BE HEALTHY
UNICARE GIC
CONSOLIDATED
FALLON NON MASS HEALTH
BLUE SHIELD PPO IND
NORTHEAST DIRECT
AETNA
FALLON ACO
HMO BLUE
HNE BE HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP
BLUE SHIELD MEDICARE ADV
HARVARD PILGRIM
TUFTS HEALTH TOGETHER ACO
MA MEDICAID
TUFTS US FAMILY HEALTH
TUFTS
FIRST HEALTH COVENTRY
VT MEDICAID
TUFTS TOGETHER MCO
TUFTS PUBLIC PLANS NON MASS HEALTH

Education and Training

Boston University School of Medicine

Medical School, MD, 1990

University of Pittsburgh*

Residency, MD, 1997

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery

American Board of Neurological Surgery

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Articles Featuring Dr. Kamal Kalia

Face Pain and Trigeminal Neuralgia Webinar

Severe, recurring facial pain is the main symptom of trigeminal neuralgia. This pain may include sensations of stabbing or electrical shock in the cheek or jaw. Some people mistake the pain as the result of a dental condition and have teeth removed to try to find relief. There are a variety of triggers that may set off the pain. Join Dr. Kamal Kalia, neurosurgeon, Baystate neurosurgery, Assistant Professor of Surgery, UMass-Chan Medical School-Baystate, for a discussion about trigeminal neuralgia, how it is diagnosed, the symptoms, and the treatments to bring relief.