Dr. Karen Bascom, MD

Dr. Bascom was my primary doctor for my 5 years of living in State College. She was absolutely great in listening thoroughly and quietly, and never attempted to jump into conclusion about the final diagnosis before asking for and hearing all the details and doing examination. She was always open to discuss any further concern or health issue I might have - in contrary to another doctor in the same center who visited me when Dr. Bascom was on vacation and told me to schedule for another appointment to discuss the concern different from what I scheduled that appointment for. She always, always, remembered to follow-up on the past medication/treatment she prescribed during the visit after, and that was in addition to following up through online message portal. She was always very accessible through online messaging and very quick in returning my messages. I was all spoiled by having her and just having a very hard time finding a primary doctor who I can trust the way I trusted Dr. Bascom.

Dr. Bascom is an excellent doctor! She always works to help patients to understand, she works collaboratively in developing a plan of treatment (whenever appropriate), and is wonderful at getting down to the root cause of issues. I moved away, and no longer see Dr. Bascom, but I wish that I could find another doctor like her. If you want a doctor that not only treats, but also does a solid job of educating, Dr. Bascom is that doctor!