Hello, I'm Bashar S.

Dr. Bashar S. is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with extensive experience in geriatrics, nursing home medicine, outpatient primary care, hospital medicine, and telemedicine. His diverse clinical background enables him to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across a wide range of settings, with a particular focus on the management of complex, chronic conditions in aging populations. Dr. Bashar S. is known for his ability to integrate clinical expertise with efficient care delivery models, ensuring continuity and quality across both in-person and virtual environments. Dr. Bashar S. completed his medical education at the University of Jordan, followed by postgraduate training including residency at West Virginia University. He further advanced his clinical and research expertise through fellowships at Harvard Medical School, including work at the Joslin Diabetes Center and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. His training has provided a strong foundation in both clinical medicine and research, contributing to multiple peer-reviewed publications in ophthalmology and related fields. Currently, Dr. Bashar S. serves as a nursing home physician across multiple post-acute care facilities, where he manages medically complex geriatric patients requiring coordinated, long-term care. He also maintains an active outpatient practice with Providence St. Mary High Desert Medical Group, where he has served as a board member since 2019. In addition, he has held leadership roles as Medical Director for both a cardiac rehabilitation program and a community health clinic. His prior experience includes hospitalist medicine, where he managed acute inpatient cases, further strengthening his ability to coordinate care across the healthcare continuum. Areas of Expertise: • Geriatric Medicine & Nursing Home Care • Family Medicine & Primary Care • Telemedicine & Virtual Care Delivery • Chronic Disease Management • Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Coordination • Hospital Medicine & Transitional Care • Cardiac Rehabilitation Oversight • Clinical Leadership & Medical Directorship • Evidence-Based Practice & Research Integration • Multisystem EMR Proficiency Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Bashar S. believes that effective collaboration is essential to delivering high-quality care, particularly in complex settings such as geriatrics and long-term care. He values a multidisciplinary, team-based approach that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals working together to ensure continuity, safety, and optimal patient outcomes. He emphasizes clear communication, accessibility, and shared clinical responsibility, fostering an environment where providers feel supported in their decision-making. Dr. Bashar S. is committed to empowering Nurse Practitioners and team members through guidance, education, and collaboration, while maintaining a strong focus on evidence-based care. His approach ensures that patients receive consistent, coordinated, and compassionate care across all stages of treatment.