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Dr. Basil Besh, MD

Dr. Basil Besh, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Basil Besh, MD is a hand and upper extremity surgery specialist in Fremont, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Sonora and St Rose Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

39180 Farwell Dr Ste 211 Fremont, CA 94538

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Besh is affiliated with Adventist Health Sonora Sonora, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
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Dr. Besh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Besh

4.3
51 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Cold, Calculating
I went to Dr. Besh in 2013 and my “treatment” by him has troubled me ever since. I broke my wrist in a fall at work, so I was referred by Workers Compensation. As Besh was the second doctor I was sent to, I already was working with a wrist therapist. Dr. Besh still had me come in every three weeks for x-days and would not examined me without them. He sat at his desk, looked quickly at the wrist, and then sent me out to schedule the next appointment. This went on for six months—x-rays every time! Once, I asked him about some bone growths I felt on a couple of my fingers. He pulled up a picture of gnarled hands, and told me to expect this in the future. The man is rude, disrespectful, and ONLY interested in what he can bill a patient for. The next doctor I was referred to examined me once and signed of on my Workers Compensation claim. I suspect Besh would have continued to x-ray and “examine” me forever, if he could. Do no harm? Not in this case!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Denise F – Mar 04, 2025
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Doctor is not patient friendly. I agree with negative comments here. Little emotional or intellectual connection with patient. Spare yourself from agony. Go elsewhere.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 21, 2022
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I’ve had a horrible experience with this doctor. He’s consistently at least 45 minutes late, doesn’t explain a diagnosis in laymen’s terms no matter how often you ask, and then rushes the appointment he was late for to begin with. To make matters worse, instead of informing me of my diagnosis and helping with a treatment plan, he berates you for not following his initial treatment plan (which is false). Stay far away - if you want someone who actually cares about his patients, go somewhere else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 05, 2021
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I felt like all my concerns were answered and left with a sigh of relief my hands were in "good hands"
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Me Bruce – Jul 01, 2021
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Dr Besh is amazingly talented and caring. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kriss – May 19, 2020
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Dr.Besh is very professional and thorough. I had Carpal tunnel syndrome, and Dr Besh performed surgery of my both hands with utmost care. Post surgery, I was given good care by scheduling multiple Physiotherapy sessions. I'm happy with the results and continued support from the team. Great experience overall!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mohamad Shaikh – May 19, 2020
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Dr. Besh OT services are top notch. The team is very professional and knowledgeable. I had wrist issues and carpal tunnel. Tried couple of OT and Dr. Besh by far the best. I drive 22min each direction twice a week to get Dr. Besh OT even though I had couple 5-10min away from me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ron – May 17, 2020
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I was very impressed with Dr. Besh. He was kind and explained the treatment for my fractured finger in great detail. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Bresler – May 15, 2020
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This is the second time I have used Dr. Besh for hand surgery. Dr. Besh is an outstanding hand surgeon. His bedside manner is among the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 15, 2020
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Dr Besh is very attentive and very professional/knowledgeable. He explains things thoroughly. Would definitely recommend Dr Besh
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 12, 2020
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I saw Dr. Besh after having my finger injured on the job. He did an excellent job of explaining the injury and a treatment plan. Office and therapy staff were outstanding, as they were always professional, yet friendly. His physical therapy team always explained what they were doing and how it would help my recovery. During my treatment the Covid-19 shelter-in-place was ordered. Dr. Besh and his staff followed strict guidelines, while still delivering top notch service and treatment. I would recommend Dr Besh to anyone without hesitation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anne Vanden Broek – May 08, 2020
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Had a good experience with Dr. Besh and staff all around great service
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jason Araujo – May 08, 2020
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The staff are super nice and professional. I really appreciate how the office is set up for privacy and consults. Dr. Besh was very informative and to the point. I look forward to working with him in the future.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 06, 2020
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The moment that Dr. Besh said to my wife, "pull up a chair and I want you to be informed also". We both looked at each other and smiled. Too many times a Dr. wants to only speak to the patient and not the spouse. We appreciated this personal feeling. He answered all of our questions and made sure that we understood the answers. He used examples that we could relate to instead of just throwing out medical terms that we may not have understood.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis Carson – Feb 14, 2020
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I was treated by Dr. Besh years ago, he's very professional, he does a great job I didn't think twice going back to see him again to be treated for my hand.I recommend Dr. Besh. 100%
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 13, 2020
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Dr Besh is an excellent hand surgeon. The surgery was quick and my recovery has been excellent. His post-surgery Therapist and assistants are top-notch and brought me back to normalcy in 2 months.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 12, 2020
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In absolute disbelief at this doctor and how RUDE he is and total lack of respect for anyone but himself. Had seen him prior and he had no problem taking my insurance money. I made an appointment for today and they called me and told me they had made a mistake and my appointment time was unavailable and I needed to come in 30 minutes earlier. So, I arrive prior to the newly scheduled time, asked if I needed to have X-rays, etc. and was told no that was not necessary. After waiting for more than an hour past my originally (later scheduled time), I asked the receptionist when I would be seen as I had moved multiple other appointments to accommodate their error on scheduling. She assured me multiple times that I was next, well that is clearly a lie Dr. Besh tells his staff to tell people, because I watched as all the new people coming in the door with later appointment times be seen before me. I asked again at the front desk, and she said that I was next….oh, that line again, and I explai
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2020
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Dr. Besh and his Staff are warm and friendly. They have Physical Therapy, Radiology, and Surgery Room in the same building. Super Convenient !!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jenny – Jan 04, 2020
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Dr. Besh is wonderful Dr. & as a person, very kind, compassion, caring, understand your aches & pains & helps you get the best relief you can get .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Debi Settle – Jan 04, 2020
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Dr. Besh seems very honest and straightforward. I have suffered with a golfers elbow condition for over a year. We did MRI which indicated surgery was likely best approach. However I did have an extended layoff from golf due to travel, and did some PT as recommended. By the time we got to pre-op meeting, pain had declined sufficiently that Dr. Besh recommended NOT to proceed with surgery at this time. We will wait to see if it flares up again. I appreciate him taking the time to listen to my actual condition, and not solely rely on the MRI to just forge ahead with a surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mark – Dec 20, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Basil Besh believes that patient education is one of the most important steps in your appointment. Dr. Besh takes the time to make sure that each and every patient who walks into his office understands their condition so that they can make an informed decision on how to move forward with their treatment options.

biography

Basil R. Besh, M.D. is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hand, wrist & elbow conditions. 

Dr. Besh is passionate about healthy hands. Hundreds of patients from all walks of life travel to be treated by him...
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  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Emmanuel Kaplan Fellowship In Hand And Upper Extremity Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Nyu Hospitals Center

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • Ny University Bellevue Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Undergraduate School, 1992
  • Columbia University

    Undergraduate School, 1992
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

  • Compassionate Doctor Award Vitals.com, 2009

  • Patients Choice Award Vitals.com, 2010

  • Patients Choice Award Vitals.com, 2008

Locations

Practice

Basil R. Besh MD Inc.39180 Farwell Dr Ste 211 Fremont, CA 94538
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sutter Tracy Community Hospital

    1420 N Tracy Blvd
    Tracy, CA 95376

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Adventist Health Sonora

    1000 Greenley Rd
    Sonora, CA 95370
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • St Rose Hospital

    27200 Calaroga Ave
    Hayward, CA 94545

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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