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Kai Mebust, MD, Internal Medicine, Cooperstown, NY, Bassett Medical Center

KaiHMebustMDFACP, SFHM

Internal Medicine Cooperstown, NY

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

Physician-in-Chief, Bassett Medical Center

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Summary

  • I am a board certified Internist with a Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine. I have spent my career at the Bassett Medical Center, a Columbia University affiliated teaching hospital in rural Upstate NY where I've served as Physician-in-Chief since January 1, 2020. I have previously been Chief of Bassett's Hospital Medicine Division and Medical Director of the Bassett Network Hospitalist Programs.

Education & Training

  • Bassett Medical Center
    Bassett Medical CenterChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • Bassett Medical Center
    Bassett Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Walter Franck, MD Physician Excellence Award Bassett Medical Center, 2015

Press Mentions

  • Hit with Surge of Non-COVID Patients, Is Delayed Care Filling Local Hospitals?
    Hit with Surge of Non-COVID Patients, Is Delayed Care Filling Local Hospitals?February 12th, 2021

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