Ray Basri, MD, FACP
A senior Aviation Medical Examiner for the FAA — in the top one-tenth of one percent of all examiners, completing more than 1000 FAA exams per year.
A sign of his dedication to helping others, Dr. Basri has been a volunteer firefighter for the past 25 years, serving the community and fellow volunteers. He serves in Middletown with the Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company and is the deputy county fire coordinator for Orange County.
Dr. Basri’s medical practice includes
- Diagnostic cardiology
- Nuclear cardiology
- Aviation medicine including exams for commercial airline pilots
- Hyperbaric and dive medicine
- Occupational medicine specializing in firefighter medical examinations
- CDL examinations, DOT exams, and sports physicals
On-site for some of recent history’s most devastating events.
- September 11, 2001
World Trade Center
Dr. Basri was at the World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11 and was the first physician to the remains of the south tower that day.
- New Orleans & Gulf Coast
Hurricane Katrina
Provided disaster management immediately after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, and provided service for two years following the event.
- January 15, 2009
Miracle on the Hudson
The first and only physician at the water ferry terminal immediately after the Miracle on the Hudson, attending to the passengers and crew of USAir 1549 as they were brought ashore. As a result of his service that day, he was asked to be a treating physician for the WTC monitoring program of the FDNY.
- 2011
Japan earthquake & tsunami
Offered his medical and disaster management expertise following the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami.
- Continued service
Hurricanes Sandy & Harvey
Assisted during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Harvey.
In his chapter of ‘Brace for Impact’, Dr. Basri describes the day of the Hudson landing according to his experiences as a physician and firefighter.
Books & contributions
Brace for Impact
Miracle on the Hudson survivors share their stories
Chapter 17, “Healing and Healed,” by Ray Basri MD, FACP
Every pilot knows Flight 1549. This book tells it through the people who lived it, in the cabin, in the water and in the rescue that followed.
Brace for Impact brings together personal stories from passengers and first responders involved in the Miracle on the Hudson, exploring survival, hope, and second chances. In Chapter 17, “Healing and Healed,” Dr. Ray Basri shares his experience caring for survivors and reflects on how that extraordinary day helped him heal from the trauma of responding to 9/11.
The Passover Diet
Eat Healthy and Stay Fit
by Ray Basri MD, FACP
The Passover Diet is a physician guide to simple an effective, healthy nutrition. Everything in moderation by following this philosophy.
Dear Dr. Basri, This is Alex Petroff. Around two months ago, I visited your office to obtain my first-class medical. I am very grateful for the advice you provided that day; you said that ‘how you handle the next five years determine the rest of your life’, and it still resonates with me strongly. Both the passing of the medical and your words helped me decide to pursue my dream of being a pilot; I have committed to the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation’s year-long program starting June of next year. Thanks again for the help - and I’ll see you next year for my medical recertification!
I work as a pilot for a major airline flying internationally. A deviation from normal was detected on my EKG, and the FAA requested a battery of additional tests and information. I was extremely concerned about what this could potentially mean for my career. Thankfully, I had Dr. Basri and his assistant on my side. Right out of the gate, Dr. Basri offered to personally conduct all of the required tests as an experienced cardiologist. He stayed in contact with me, and gave me the reassurance that he would see the process through. Trish also stayed in contact as well, and gave me reassurance. When the time came for submission, Dr. Basri made sure that I knew he had sent the requested materials to the FAA, and provided copies so that all communications were transparent. The end result was an approval of my 1st class medical in the requested timeline without any disruption of my certificate, as well as a clean bill of health! I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Basri to other aviation professionals; he is truly a pilot advocate.
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