Dr. Zahir Basrai, MD, CA | Emergency Medicine Physician

About Dr. Zahir Basrai

Cancellation policy: Cancellations or no-shows will be charged $40 to cover the Zocdoc scheduling fee. As part of his hospital's antimicrobial stewardship team, Dr. Basrai does not prescribe antibiotics for common colds and viral upper respiratory infections. If you believe you have pneumonia, Dr. Basrai will order labs and a chest X-ray and, based on those results, determine if you need antibiotics. Dr. Basrai is also part of his hospital's opiate safety initiative and, as a result, will not prescribe opiates over Zocdoc. Psychiatric medications: Dr. Basrai will not prescribe psychiatric medications. These medications require close monitoring by a psychiatrist, which is not Dr. Basrai's specialty. Dr. Basrai provides primary and holistic care to his patients. He manages chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia and performs general health screenings, including cancer screenings. With eight years of experience as an Emergency Medicine Physician, he can help you navigate the healthcare system to get the definitive care you need. Dr. Basrai is board certified in emergency medicine and practices a high level of evidence-based medicine. He has served on his hospital's antibiotic stewardship committee and believes in prescribing antibiotics only when clinically indicated. He has also participated in national opiate safety initiatives, emphasizing addressing the root cause of a patient's pain rather than masking symptoms with pain medications. Dr. Basrai completed his medical degree at New York Medical College and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Denver Health and Harbor-UCLA, two of the top trauma centers in the US. He is also fellowship trained in Emergency Ultrasound.

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Popular visit reasons

Drug Allergy

Ear Infection

Emergency Consultation

Foot Injuries

Illness

New Patient Visit

Sports Injury

X-ray

Drug Allergy

Ear Infection

Emergency Consultation

Foot Injuries

Education and background

Practice names

Zahir Basrai MD

Board certifications

American Board of Emergency Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
University of California, San Diego (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1760617112

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Zahir Basrai?

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Is Dr. Zahir Basrai accepting new patients?

Dr. Zahir Basrai generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Basrai's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Zahir Basrai online?

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What practice does Dr. Zahir Basrai work with?

Dr. Zahir Basrai works with Zahir Basrai MD.

Which board certifications does Dr. Zahir Basrai have?

Dr. Zahir Basrai is certified by American Board of Emergency Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Zahir Basrai?

Dr. Zahir Basrai frequently sees patients for Emergency Consultation, Illness, New Patient Visit, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Zahir Basrai on their profile.