Dr. Basil D. Fossum M.D., F.A.C.S.
Urologist
914b Mar Walt Dr Fort Walton Beach FL, 32547About
Dr. Basil Fossum is a urologist practicing in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Dr. Fossum specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1972
Tucom-Ca 1972
University of California 1972
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Kidney Stones
- Urinary Incontinence
- Enlarged Prostate
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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