Basem Zakaria Bernaba, MD
I speak: Arabic, English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Hello, and thanks for visiting my Web page. I am board certified by the American Board Of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Biography
I graduated from Assiut University, Faculty of Medicine in Assiut, Egypt. After graduation, I completed my residency in Ob/Gyn in Assiut. After moving to America, I worked at UCLA as a research fellow and while there I published extensively. I joined Kaiser Permanente in August of 2007. I was born and raised in Assiut, Egypt, which is about 250 miles south of Cairo. At a young age, I decided that I would become a physician, and medicine would become my life's passion. My efforts were rewarded when I achieved a high score on the final high school exam, which allowed me to be accepted into a six-year medical school. I remained at the top of my class throughout medical school and graduated in 1983. I will help members explore their options, and assist them in arriving at the best approach for managing their condition, while providing them the highest quality of service. When I was a research fellow at UCLA I worked on large projects such as DPP (Diabetes Prevention Program), IRAS family study (Insulin Resistance and Atherosclerosis Study), and many more. I have been involved in the supervision of other co-workers and I am able to work under adverse conditions of extreme pressure. Another aspect of my life, which has added to my interest in medicine, is the time I spent playing soccer, both in high school and in college. Through my work as a volunteer as well as my experiences in sports. I have realized that cooperating with people is much more effective than trying to do everything yourself. When people come together, they can really make a difference in other people's lives.
How I thrive
I enjoy cycling. Growing up it was my choice of transportation and as a teen; I competed in races to stay fit. As an adult, I still enjoy this luxury and I try to cycle every weekend. By making healthy choices such as quitting smoking, drinking responsibly, managing your weight, eating a healthy diet, obtaining recommended health screenings, and exercising, you can achieve this goal.
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/cancellations
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- California Relay Service
- 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
University of Assiut MedicineBoard certification
Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyMedical training
Internship
Flexible/Transitional
Assiut University HospitalResidency
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Coptic HospitalResidency
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Kern Medical CenterResidency
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ministry of Health, AssiutJoined Permanente Medical Group
2007Active license information
License number
A88361License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1750494183Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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