“Miracle on the Hudson” … and the “Sully” movie

Sully, the movie is being released in a couple of weeks. I’m asked if I’m in it. Short answer, no. Disappointed? A bit. So how did this big Hollywood movie with Tom Hanks and made by Clint Eastwood miss my role of a lifetime? My guess is that they cut me in editing the film […]

FLYING AFTER SCUBA DIVING

I have enjoyed scuba diving for many years. As a physician, I am fascinated with the physiology of barometric pressure and offloading gases within the body.  I did advanced hyperbaric training through Divers Alert Network and through New York Medical College where I am a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. Decompression sickness is the medical […]

Pilots’ Watch of Choice

Beritling Navitimer The Pilots’ Watch of Choice is as precision engineered as any airplane.      

Captain Sully Sullenberger and the Miracle on the Hudson

I turned on the radio and caught the first mention of a plane down in the Hudson. Not just a plane, but a commercial airliner in the river just a half mile away. By Ray Basri, MD, FACP I began my morning running a couple of stress tests and then settled into the office seeing […]

Revolutionary Virtual Medical Care via Skype Now

Our practice offers virtual One-on-One medical consultation via Skype now. If you do have any concerns about your health or medical issues, video conference is available prior scheduling your on-site office appointment. Please use our Online Scheduling System to arrange the consultation or call to the listed numbers in our website. Before your Consultation please […]

Pilot Medical Certification Questions and Answers

Q   uestions & Answers:   http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/faq/ What is a medical certificate? How do I obtain a medical certificate? Who must hold a medical certificate? What class of medical certificate must I hold and how long is it valid? What medical standards must I meet in order to qualify for a medical certificate? What medical […]

Successful Return Of a Career Commercial Airline Pilot

I am a senior aviation medical examiner for the FAA.  Part of my duties is to provide pilot with medical consultations so that despite medical issues, they can continue to be certified his meeting the requirements for duty. I am a specialist in diagnostic cardiology and use the tools of trade to facilitate special issuance […]