Background
Lucak, Basil Kassian was born on June 9, 1948 in Prague, Czech Republic. Son of Wasyl Kassian and Pauline Anna (Kozl) Lucak. came to the United States, 1954.
Lucak, Basil Kassian was born on June 9, 1948 in Prague, Czech Republic. Son of Wasyl Kassian and Pauline Anna (Kozl) Lucak. came to the United States, 1954.
Bachelor magna cum laude, New York University, 1970; Doctor of Medicine, New York University, 1974.
Intern medicine, New York Hospital, New York City, 1974-1975; resident medicine, New York Hospital, New York City, 1975-1976; resident medicine, staff, State University of New York Stony Brook, Northport, New York, 1976-1977; fellow in gastroenterology, Bellevue Hospital, New York City, 1977-1979; instructor in medicine, New York University School Medicine, New York City, 1979-1986; clinical assistant professor, New York University School Medicine, New York City, since 1986; private practice gastroenterology, New York City, since 1979. Member admissions committee New York University School Medicine, New York City, since 1980, nutrition committee, since 1996, clinical study principal investigator, since 1997.
Active Dvorak American Heritage Association, New York City, since 1990, Bohemian National Hall Restoration Fund, New York City, 1995-1996. Vice president Friends of Czech Center, New York City,1995. Fellow American College Gastroenterology.
Member American Gastroenterol. Association, Am.Soc. for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, New York Gastroenterol. assosiation, New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, New York Academy Gastroenterology (president 1989), Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Susan Lebeda, June 4,1977. Children: Natalia A., Peter K.