Practice:
Certification(s):
American Board of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Education:
Medical School:
East Carolina University
Residency(ies):
Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Fellowship(s):
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Bio:
Dr. Bass became interested in neonatal neurology during his pediatric residency and chose a neonatology fellowship at St. Louis Children’s Hospital that allowed him to pursue research in brain injury of the newborn.
While practicing neonatology, he has continued basic and clinical research in specific types of brain injury and their prevention.
Clinical Interests:
- Prevention of brain injury with therapeutic hypothermia
- Treatment of hydrocephalus
- Prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage
Research:
- Neonatal brain injury
- Birth asphyxia
- Intraventricular hemorrhage
- Hydrocephalus
- Periventricular leukomalacia
Honors and Awards:
- Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Doc” 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Health Care Heroes honoree for Advancement in Medicine and Health Care, Inside Business Magazine, 2012
- Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Pediatric Faculty Teaching Award, 1988 and 2002
- Outstanding Pediatric Resident Award, East Carolina University, 1985
Publications:
You can view published research by Dr. Bass at PubMed.
Community Involvement and Memberships:
Physicians for Peace
Virginia Beach Youth Recreation Program
Contact Info:
(757) 668-7456
Location(s):
CHKD Main Hospital
601 Children's Ln
Norfolk, VA 23518
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