Dr. Barbara Bass

Dr. Barbara Bass

Keynote Speaker: Director, Methodist Institute for Technology Innovation and Education

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Dr. Barbara Bass Biography

Barbara Lee Bass, M.D. is the chair of the department of surgery at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas and Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. A general surgeon with a practice in surgical oncology, Dr. Bass has enjoyed a 30-year career in academic surgery: treating patients, training young and mature surgeons; leading research programs in basic, translational and clinical research; and serving the profession of surgery with leadership roles. She served as Chair of the American Board of Surgery, the organization that certifies surgeons for practice; Chair of the Board of Governors and member of the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons; and President of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, among others. Dr. Bass has led initiatives to develop innovative pathways in surgical training and in the development of the first national system to measure the quality of surgery the NSQIP.

A member of many editorial boards, Dr. Bass has published widely in surgical quality and education, oncology, and physiology. Honors include the Nina Starr Brunwald and Olga Jonasson awards from the Association of Women Surgeons for her work in promoting and improving surgery as a career for women. Her most recent project is MITIE the Methodist Institute for Technology Innovation and Education, an education and research institute focused on retraining surgeons in practice in new technologies, coupled to research on the development of technologies to improve that vital process. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Bass previously held positions in the VA health care system and served in active duty as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

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TEDMED Talk - What is the surgeon’s flight simulator?

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Dr. Barbara Bass is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Health & Wellness and TED.

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Dr. Barbara Bass generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Dr. Barbara Bass is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Health & Wellness and TED. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Barbara Bass for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dr. Barbara Bass generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vivienne Ming, Sarah Schlafly and Jodi-Ann Burey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Barbara Bass for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Dr. Barbara Bass Videos

TEDMED Talk - What is the surgeon’s flight simulator?
  • How do I book Dr. Barbara Bass to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Barbara Bass for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Barbara Bass, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Barbara Bass or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Barbara Bass for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Barbara Bass, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Barbara Bass, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Barbara Bass speak about?

    Dr. Barbara Bass is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Health & Wellness and TED.
  • Where does Dr. Barbara Bass travel from?

    Dr. Barbara Bass generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Barbara Bass?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Barbara Bass for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Barbara Bass for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Barbara Bass or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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