James Guernsey Bassett

Background

Bassett, James Guernsey was born on September 9, 1919 in East Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Buell Southmayd and Miriam Christine (Jones) Bassett.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Michigan, 1942. Doctor of Medicine, Duke University, 1946.

Career

Intern/resident in surgery, University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1946-1953; assistant professor surgery, University Hospital, Ann Arbor, 1953-1955; assistant professor to professor surgery, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1955-1987; department chairman surgery, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1983-1987; private practice attending surgeon, Philadelphia General Hospital, 1955-1962; attending surgeon, United States of America Veterinary Hospital, Philadelphia, 1955-1987; attending surgeon, Graduate Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1955-1960.

Achievements

• James Guernsey Bassett has been listed as a noteworthy surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain Medical Corps United States Air Force, 1948-1950. Member American Cancer Society (president 1975-1976).

Interests

• Avocations: music, walking, traveling.

Connections

Married Eleanor Helma Feldrappe, December 21, 1943. 1 child, Sarah.

Father:

Buell Southmayd Bassett

Mother:

Miriam Christine (Jones) Bassett

Spouse:

Eleanor Helma Feldrappe

child:

Sarah Bassett