2.9
16 Ratings with 6 written Reviews
Summary
In his role as Medical Director of FriendsÂ’ Intensive Adult Unit, Dr. Basil is the leader of the interdisciplinary treatment team that provides individual and group therapy for those ages 18-55 who require inpatient care for mental illness.
Prior to joining Friends Hospital, Dr. Basil served as Attending Psychiatrist at MHM Correctional Services in Philadelphia, as a Staff Psychiatrist at Fairmount Behavioral Health Services in Philadelphia, and was a staff member at the Drexel University College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. He also has worked at leading international psychiatric facilities, including Cortinas Hospital and St. JohnÂ’s Medical College in India.
Dr. Basil is a member of the Indian Psychiatric Society, the American Psychiatric Association, and the World Association of Young Psychiatrists and Trainees. He has co-authored 36 presentations, articles, case reports, and commentaries on topics such as alcoholism and addiction, mania, dementia, malingering, and …schizophrenia. Dr. Basil is also the co-author of “Psychiatry: 1,200 Questions to Help You Pass the Boards,” which was cited as one of the few books exclusively targeted at those preparing for Psychiatry Boards by the European Journal of Neurology.
Dr. Basil received an M.D. from St. JohnÂ’s National Academy of Health and Sciences in Bangalore, India and completed his residency training at Drexel UniversityÂ’s College of Medicine in Philadelphia.
Read More Read less Prior to joining Friends Hospital, Dr. Basil served as Attending Psychiatrist at MHM Correctional Services in Philadelphia, as a Staff Psychiatrist at Fairmount Behavioral Health Services in Philadelphia, and was a staff member at the Drexel University College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. He also has worked at leading international psychiatric facilities, including Cortinas Hospital and St. JohnÂ’s Medical College in India.
Dr. Basil is a member of the Indian Psychiatric Society, the American Psychiatric Association, and the World Association of Young Psychiatrists and Trainees. He has co-authored 36 presentations, articles, case reports, and commentaries on topics such as alcoholism and addiction, mania, dementia, malingering, and …schizophrenia. Dr. Basil is also the co-author of “Psychiatry: 1,200 Questions to Help You Pass the Boards,” which was cited as one of the few books exclusively targeted at those preparing for Psychiatry Boards by the European Journal of Neurology.
Dr. Basil received an M.D. from St. JohnÂ’s National Academy of Health and Sciences in Bangalore, India and completed his residency training at Drexel UniversityÂ’s College of Medicine in Philadelphia.
Quick Facts
- 31 years of experience
- speaks English
- Drexel University/Hahnemann University Hospital
- 6 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 12 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Biju Basil has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Biju Basil has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Dr. Biju Basil holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Drexel University/Hahnemann University Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Bangalore Medical College in 2005 and St Johns Medical College in 1995.
NPI Number
Dr. Basil's NPI number is 1578652814.
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