In this episode, we’re diving deeper into the story behind the scrubs. You’ll get to know Dr. Patrick Basile beyond the operating room as he shares his journey to becoming a plastic surgeon — from early inspirations and pivotal moments to the experiences that shaped his path
Whether you're a patient, colleague, or just curious to learn more about the person behind the mission, this conversation offers a candid look at the passion and purpose that fuel Dr. Basile’s work every day.
Let’s jump in and get to know Dr. B a little better.
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Dr. Patrick Basile was born in an orphanage in Bogotá, Colombia and was adopted by a loving family from Long Island in New York. He attended Boston College obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a concentration in Psychobiology and then completed a post-baccalaureate program at the University of Pennsylvania. He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy after being accepted into the Health Profession Scholarship Program offered by the Department of Defense.
Dr. Basile completed medical school at the SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY. He has extensive training from the University of Rochester where he completed his General Surgery Residency, Research Fellowship and Plastic Surgery Residency. Then he served on active duty in the U.S. Navy and was the Assistant Chief of Plastic Surgery & Director of Microsurgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, the largest military medical facility in the world, which cares for the majority of combat wounded from the Iraq/ Afghanistan conflicts. During his time in the Navy, Dr. Basile was also given the opportunity to serve those with no access to hospitals in Latin America as the Commanding Officer for the Department of Defense’s yearly humanitarian cleft lip and palate mission where they have helped thousands of patients.
When not at the office he likes spending time with friends & family, playing guitar, going to concerts, fishing, boating, and traveling. Dr. Basile and his wife, Shannon, are proud parents of six children. In 2022, their family grew even more when their oldest daughter and son-in-law welcomed their first child — making Dr. Basile a thrilled first-time “Papa.”
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Website: https://www.patrickbasilemd.com/
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Online Store: https://store.patrickbasilemd.com/
Production Notes:
Co-hosts: Patrick L. Basile, M.D. & Hope Gulley, APRN
Production and Engineering: Patrick L. Basile, M.D.
Cover Art and Editing: Hope Myers
Theme Music: Cody Martin
Recorded at Ocean Echo Studios
A Salus Medical Production all rights reserved 2025
2025/05/1919 分