Bassett Healthcare Network is pleased to have welcomed 13 new healthcare practitioners during the month of October. Continue reading to learn their care specialties, locations, and backgrounds.

Information on each of Bassett Healthcare Network’s current practitioners can be found using the “Find a Doctor” tool, located at https://www.bassett.org/providers.

Sajjadali Chagani, MD, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as a Hospitalist at A.O. Fox Hospital. Dr. Chagani provides care to admitted adult patients, providing diagnosis and treatment of illness, prescriptions, specialist referrals upon discharge, and more.

Dr. Chagani earned his medical degree from University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical College of Medicine in Quezon City, Philippines and Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. His residency took place at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Jamaica, NY.

Jeena Easow, MD, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as an Attending Physician with Plastic Surgery at various locations across the network. Dr. Easow is accepting new patients by referral. Learn more by calling 607-547-3400.

Dr. Easow earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. Her residency in General Surgery took place at Boston University Medical Center, and in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University of Miami – Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. She completed her Aesthetic Fellowship at Aristocrat Plastic Surgery in New York, NY. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.

 

Naheed Rizvi, MD, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as an Attending Physician with Primary Care at Bassett Medical Center (1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown). Dr. Rizvi provides comprehensive medical care to patients ages 18 and above, including preventative treatment, chronic disease and acute illness management, and care coordination. Dr. Rizvi is accepting new patients. Learn more by calling (607) 547-3456.

Dr. Rizvi earned her medical degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Aligarh, India. Her residency took place at St. Barnabas Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Karen Smith, MD, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as an Attending Physician with Urology at Bassett Medical Center and Cobleskill Regional Hospital (178 Grandview Drive, Cobleskill). Dr. Smith is accepting new patients by appointment. Learn more by calling (607) 547-3400.

Dr. Smith earned her medical degree and completed her residency at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. She is fellowship-trained in Female Urology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery from University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, IA. She is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Christopher Stark, MD, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as an Attending Physician with Vascular & Interventional Radiology at Bassett Medical Center (1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown). Dr. Stark is accepting new patients by referral. Learn more by calling 607-547-3663.

Dr. Stark earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. His residency took place at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT. He is fellowship-trained in Vascular & Interventional Radiology at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Brittany Taylor, MD, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as an Attending Physician with Primary Care at Oneonta Family Practice (1 Foxcare Drive, Oneonta). Dr. Taylor provides comprehensive medical care to patients ages 18 and above, including preventative treatment, chronic disease and acute illness management, and care coordination. Dr. Taylor is accepting new patients. Learn more by calling (607) 432-1163.

Dr. Taylor earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine University Centre in Grenada. Her residency took place at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Nidhish Tiwari, MD, FACC, FASE, FACP, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as an Attending Physician with Cardiovascular Services at various network locations. Dr. Tiwari provides cardiovascular care to patients, ages 18 years and older. He is accepting new patients by referral. Learn more by calling (607) 547-3180.

Dr. Tiwari earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical School in New Delhi, India. His residency took place at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. He completed his fellowship in Cardiology at Montefiore Einstein Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal and Cardiovascular Medicine, the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, the National Board of Echocardiography and the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

 

Catherine Reizun, DO, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as an Attending Physician with Primary Care at Bassett Medical Center (1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown). Dr. Reizun provides comprehensive medical care to patients ages 18 and above, including preventative treatment, chronic disease and acute illness management, and care coordination. Dr. Reizun is accepting new patients by appointment. Learn more by calling (607) 547-3456.

Dr. Reizun earned her medical degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY. Her residency took place at Naples Comprehensive Health Baker Hospital Downtown in Naples, Florida. She completed her fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

Madeline Quick, PA, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as a Physician Assistant with Emergency & Trauma Services at various network locations. Madeline provides care to patients of all ages, including diagnosis and treatment of very serious illness and injury, as part of the Emergency Medicine Team.

Madeline earned her master’s degree as a Physician Assistant from Duke University in Durham, NC. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Hannah Park, PA, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as a Physician Assistant with Emergency & Trauma Services at various network locations. Hannah provides care to patients of all ages, including diagnosis and treatment of very serious illness and injury, as part of the Emergency Medicine Team.

Hannah earned her master’s degree as a Physician Assistant from Gannon University Physician Assistant Program in Erie, PA. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Jessica Perrone, PA, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as a Physician Assistant with General Surgery – Bariatrics (Virtual Health).

Jessica earned her master’s degree as a Physician Assistant from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Danielle Gibbs, FNP-BC, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as a Nurse Practitioner with Family Medicine at Bassett Health Center Richfield Springs (8550 State Route 28, Richfield Springs). Danielle provides comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, including preventative treatment, chronic disease and acute illness management, and care coordination. Danielle is welcoming new patients for appointments. Learn more by calling 315-858-0040.

Danielle earned her master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner from Regis University in Denver, CO. She is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Kendra Rasmussen, FNP, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as a Nurse Practitioner with Family Medicine at Bassett Health Center Norwich (55 Calvary Drive, Norwich). Kendra provides comprehensive medical care to patients ages 12 and older, including preventative treatment, chronic disease and acute illness management, and care coordination. She is welcoming new patients for appointments. Learn more by calling 607-336-6362.

Kendra earned her master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner from Baylor University Graduate School in Waco, TX. She is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.