Besa Bushati, MD

Born in Albania, Dr. Besa Bushati has always loved to help people, in any way that she can. That eventually led her to becoming a doctor. “As a physician, you really feel like you can make a difference in a person’s life, that’s what makes my profession so rewarding,” she explains.

Practicing in primary care, Dr. Bushati has an opportunity to really get to know her patients over the long term. “Unlike a specialist who might see a patient only a few times for a problem, I see my patients on a regular basis. I guess internal medicine just suits me better – I really like getting to know my patients.”

As an internist, Dr. Bushati is responsible for every system in a patient’s body. “To make the right diagnosis, you really need to understand all the systems involved and how they interact. Internists also have to stay up-to-date with the most recent medical knowledge because science is constantly changing. That’s what makes it challenging.”

Working with her patients, Dr. Bushati is a strong believer in educating them as much as possible. “I always try to talk to them and explain to them about any problems or issues I might find.”

When she has some free time, Dr. Bushati enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter. She also enjoys swimming and traveling throughout the United States.