Capital Digestive Physician Lawrence A. Bassin, MD

Lawrence A. Bassin, MD

Biography

Born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, Dr. Bassin graduated from Walt Whitman High School en route to Washington University in St. Louis, where he received his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. He went on to medical school at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. followed by a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard University teaching hospital. His education continued at Yale University where he served as a fellow in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bassin has been fortunate enough to work in many Veterans Administration hospitals. In addition, while working in Puerto Rico, he learned to speak Spanish at an intermediate level. His life came full circle when, in 2003, he returned to the Washington area to care for his fellow Washingtonians.

Dr. Bassin enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Veronica DiFresco and two children. When free time allows, Dr. Bassin can be found running the trails of the C & O Canal or training in Rock Creek Park for an upcoming triathlon or marathon.

    Languages:

    • Spanish

    Office Locations

    Endoscopy Centers

    Education/Training

    Medical Education and Training

    Howard University College of Medicine
    Washington, DC
    Doctor of Medicine

      Residency

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
      Boston, MA

        Fellowships

        Gastroenterology Yale University School of Medicine
        New Haven, CT

          Undergraduate Education

          Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering Washington University
          St. Louis, MO

            Awards

            Graphic saying featured in Washington Consumers' Checkbook 2014-2015 Top Doctors as chosen by their peers 2016 Top Doctor Logo Graphic saying Top Doctor Washingtonian 2017 Graphic saying Top Doctor Washingtonian 2018 Graphic saying Top Doctor Washingtonian 2019 Graphic saying Top Doctor - Washingtonian 2020 Bethesda Magazine 2021 Top Doctors Badge TopDocs-2021logo TopDoctor_2022 Bethesda Top Doctor 2023 Washingtonian Logo

            Certifications

            • Internal Medicine

              American Board of Internal Medicine
            • Gastroenterology

              American Board of Internal Medicine

            Affiliations

            Endoscopy Center Affiliations

            • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Associates

            Hospital Affiliations

            • Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

            Member of

            • Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America – Member
            • American College of Gastroenterology – Member