Dr. Basem Hamid, MD, Houston, TX | Pain Management Specialist

About Dr. Basem Hamid

Dr. Basem Hamid is trained and board-certified in neurology and pain medicine. He comes from The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where he served as an assistant professor and the director of the pain fellowship program at the department of pain medicine. Dr. Hamid received his medical degree at the Damascus University of School of Medicine. His post graduate training included an internship at Mount Sainai University in New York City, residency in internal medicine/neurology at West Virginia University where he was chief resident in neurology as well as a pain medicine fellowship at The University of Iowa. Dr. Hamid was an assistant professor of Neurology and Anesthesiology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. He has been a principle investigator in numerous studies related to pain care, particularly the management of neuropathic and cancer pain. He has published several articles related to pain and is the author of multiple book chapters on different pain-related topics. He has served as a reviewer for Spine, The Journal of Pain, and other publications. He is a member of the “Physicians Council for Responsible Reform” and many other distinguished national and international health organizations. Dr. Hamid had a prominent active role in educating patients and health care providers on a national and international level and delivered numerous lectures and workshops in the field. Dr. Hamid is blessed with a wife and four lovely girls. He is very active in the community and enjoys spending time with his families both at home and at innova.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Neck pain and spine problems

Lower back pain

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue

Disorders of the thoracic spine

Neck pain and spine problems

Lower back pain

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue

Disorders of the thoracic spine

Office locations

Innova Pain Center (1 of 2)

11920 Astoria Blvd, Ste 130, Houston, TX 77089

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Innova Pain Center (2 of 2)

3569 Business Ctr Dr, Ste 195A, Pearland, TX 77584

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Education and background

Practice names

Innova Pain Center

Board certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Pain Medicine (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

Medical School - Damascus University, Doctor of Medicine
MOUNT SINAI UNIVERISITY (Internship)
West Virginia University, Residency in Neurology
University of Iowa, Fellowship in Pain Medicine
West Virginia University, Residency in Internal Medicine
WVU Medicine, Internship in Psychiatry

Languages spoken

English
French
Arabic

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1114918265

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What practice does Dr. Basem Hamid work with?

Dr. Basem Hamid works with Innova Pain Center.

Where is Dr. Basem Hamid's office located?

Dr. Basem Hamid has 2 office locations, including in Houston and Pearland, view full addresses on Dr. Hamid's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Basem Hamid have?

Dr. Basem Hamid is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Pain Medicine (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Basem Hamid?

Dr. Basem Hamid frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Neurology Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Basem Hamid on their profile.