Dr. Basaraba was born in Romania and completed his medical education at University of Medicine and Pharmacy, in Cluj, one of the best medical schools in the country.
In 1996 he moved to the US and enrolled in Master of Public Health program at the University of South Carolina followed by residency in Internal Medicine at Yale University, Bridgeport Hospital, Connecticut and Fellowship in Cardiology at University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. Before establishing his own private practice in Winchester, TN Dr. Basaraba worked 7 years for a cardiology group in Lakeland, Florida.
Currently, Dr. Basaraba holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography. Also he is a member American College of Cardiology. His expertise is covering a wide range of cardiac care: diagnostic of cardiovascular disease, exercise EKG, peripheral vascular angiograms, pacemaker and defibrillator implants.
In his spare time he volunteers at the Free Clinic, delivers talks about heart disease, sponsors and actively participates in local sports, cultural and educational events.
Dr. Basaraba enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and scuba diving. Also, he is an avid runner already completing 28 marathon races throughout the country.
Completed medical certification at “Iuliu Hateganu” Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Attended University of South Carolina, School of Public Health, Columbia, South Carolina
INTERNAL MEDICINE: Completed at Bridgeport Hospital, Yale University, Bridgeport, Connecticut
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE:
Attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Louisville, Kentucky
Southern Tennessee Regional Healthcare Center, Winchester, Tennessee
Harton Regional Medical Center, Tullahoma, Tennessee
Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Heart Institute, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases
Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Diplomat in Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
Clinical Competency on Cardiac Imaging with Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance
Special Competency in Cardiac Pacing and Cardioversion Defibrillation
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
Tennessee Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
