Dr. Sohanjeet Singh Bassi MD

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Get to know Infectious Disease Specialist and Internist Dr. Sohanjeet S. Bassi, who serves the population of California. Sohanjeet S. Bassi, MD is an established Infectious Disease Specialist and Internist in California, who features over 35 years of experience in his field. Dr. Bassi attended the Armed Forces Medical College Pune in India, earning his Medical Degree in 1983. Afterwards, he completed his residency training with the Grant Hospital of Chicago, followed by his fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Bassi is the author of the publication “A primer on python for life science researchers”. Dr. Bassi is certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and has dedicated his life to providing the highest standard of care to his patients. He provides special care to those with fever, infection, AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), vaccination, immunization, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS). Presently, Dr. Bassi continues to provide exceptional care and support to his patients within his private clinic as well as his affiliated medical centers Citrus Valley Medical Center-Inter Community Campus, Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, and San Dimas Community Hospital. Infectious disease specialists identify whether the disease is caused by germs, ranging from flu to hospital acquired infections to pneumonia, often discovered through blood tests and then determine what course of treatment, if any, is necessary.

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