What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.63
Average wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.64
“I don’t often write reviews. I left the appointment with Dr. Besh feeling like I’ve spent time with someone with true mastery of their craft. Sometimes you just know when someone has a passion for what they do and the knowledge to back it up. I’ve never had a doctor be so present to me and my concerns during office visit. It was truly refreshing. I left informed, confident, and with the feeling I made the best decision.”
Robert B.February 4, 2020
“He explained my issues well so I understand the problem. He also took the time to explained what can be possible treatments and my options to resolve my issue.”
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About Dr. Basil Besh
Dr. Besh is one of the few hand surgeons in the Bay Area with a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand. This certificate is available for surgeons who demonstrate significant qualifications in the subspecialty area through additional training, have a practice focused only on hand, wrist and elbow conditions and who have made important contributions to the field of hand surgery.
Dr. Besh is passionate about healthy hands. Hundreds of patients from all walks of life travel to be treated by him because he recognized as a top hand surgeon in the Bay Area. Dr. Besh takes the time to understand each patient's unique circumstances in order to recommend the best treatment option for the specific injury.
Treatment options include many non surgical options such as exercises, oral anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy.
Regardless of how complicated the problem or complex the injury, Dr. Besh is committed to finding a solution for each patient.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Arthritis
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Arthritis
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education and training
- Medical School - Georgetown University, Doctor of Medicine
- NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
- NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Professional memberships
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1316040876
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.63
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.64
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December 12, 2017Margaret C.Verified patient
very knowledgeable, caring and communicated information in an understandable and thorough manner. thank you!
August 23, 2016Kimberly F.Verified patient
He diagnosed my problem and fixed it immediately, and he had a great bedside manner.
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Extremely professional and friendly staff. Dr. Besh was kind and very thorough.
October 26, 2016Tina P.Verified patient
He answered all my questions and explained my issue well. Long wait time though
June 21, 2018Eric V.Verified patient
It was very professional and efficient. The staff was friendly and helpful.
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Great doctor, made me feel very comfortable about up coming surgery
January 10, 2022Jenny O.Verified patient
Best Doctor visit that I’ve experienced in over 10 years!
Thank you!
February 15, 2018Patricia V.Verified patient
Dr. Basil Besh and his team are excellent. Glad I found Dr. Besh.
July 10, 2019Initials hidden
Dr. Besh and team are amazing! Highly recommended!
November 26, 2014Initials hidden
Very awful experience with Dr. Basil Besh, really a poor listener and never paid attention to my problem. I started to explain my problem and he hardly spent 2 mins listening and concluded saying he know what it is just left office by saying assistant will tell what to do next. I have mentioned to his assistant that I have not finished explaining about my problem and did not get a good response from her. I wasn't prescribed any medicine as well except to go through Physical therapy and rip off pitch to buy arm supports that I already have.
I really wanted to understand one thing from this visit, if doctor does not have time to see and listen to the patient, they should not accept the appointments. Why to accept patients and send them away by not even listening to them. Please understand that patients come with high hopes for cure and spend lot of efforts to visit a doctor.
I would highly recommend not to visit this doctor and find help somewhere else. Its time waste seeing Dr. Basil.
June 5, 2022Mounika B.Verified patient
I don’t often write reviews. I left the appointment with Dr. Besh feeling like I’ve spent time with someone with true mastery of their craft. Sometimes you just know when someone has a passion for what they do and the knowledge to back it up. I’ve never had a doctor be so present to me and my concerns during office visit. It was truly refreshing. I left informed, confident, and with the feeling I made the best decision.
February 4, 2020Robert B.Verified patient
I waited for ~45 min to see him. When he came, he didn't apologize. After he identified the condition, I asked him whether it will start from a certain situation. He then suddenly bend my thumb to show me his diagnosis is correct. I screamed right away because it hurts me so bad. My thumb inflamed from that and it hurts badly for at least a few days. He did apologize when he heard me scream. However, I do not think I should receive this bad treatment even though maybe he is a very famous doctor. He talked to me for about a minute and then he left me to talk to his staff. While he was there, I felt that he does not have the patience to answer my questions. He just want to leave and do his own business.
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He explained my issues well so I understand the problem. He also took the time to explained what can be possible treatments and my options to resolve my issue.
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Dr Bash was friendly, professional and explained everything, providing me with options for management of my problem. He IS a keeper!
April 23, 2019Casilda G.Verified patient
Wait time was none. I needed to take an x-ray and the clinic had the X-ray technician available on site, no extra appointment needed. When I spoke to the doctor, he prescribed a splint and an MRI. Conveniently enough I could also get done in the same clinic. This place has everything! I got my splint custom made for me as soon as I walked in the physical therapy room. This clinic is the best!!! No hassle, no wasted time waiting. All the staff personal is very friendly and helpful. Doctor’s bedside manner is concise and very honest with his diagnosis. He seems to care about his patients.
December 18, 2018Alexis C.Verified patient
I chose an early morning appointment. I was treated quickly, with minimal waiting. I was able to fill out new patient forms, get x-rays, and consult with Dr. Besh in under 1 hour.
Dr. Besh was professional and easy to talk to. He clearly explained his diagnosis and walked me through treatment options. A very positive experience. I look forward to seeing Dr. Besh again if needed.
November 29, 2018Paul E.Verified patient
Doctor Besh was amazing. Zeroed in on my hand issue fast, and was very friendly and communicative. In fact the entire staff was. great. They really set the bar high and wish all doctors' offices could be like this.
June 18, 2018Martin F.Verified patient
Dr Besh spent considerable time listening and explained what could be the issue. He is very patient. My only concern was the wait time before I was seen, but on the bright side, he did not rush through the appointment, so I would not mind waiting.
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he is good cause he knew right away what was going on with my wrist just by looking at my x-ray (no broken bones or anything); he was also nice, just wished there was more time spent in asking about history and what the probably causes were.
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Considering my injury, this could have been quite an unpleasant experience. Instead, Dr. Besh and the form staff made my visits ALMOST enjoyable. :)
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What practice does Dr. Basil Besh work with?
Dr. Basil Besh works with FORM Hand, Wrist, Elbow Institute.
Where is Dr. Basil Besh's office located?
Dr. Basil Besh's office is located at 39180 Farwell Dr, Fremont, CA 94538.
Which board certifications does Dr. Basil Besh have?
Dr. Basil Besh is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Basil Besh?
Dr. Basil Besh frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Removal of Cyst, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Basil Besh on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Basil Besh speak?
Dr. Basil Besh speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Basil Besh in reviews?
54 patients have reviewed Dr. Basil Besh. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.63/5. They have a 4.64/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.