About Dr. Biju Basil
Experienced, Compassionate, and Thoughtful Psychiatric Care
At a glance
- Board-Certified Psychiatrist
- Clinical Assistant Professor
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - Author
Psychiatry Board Preparation; 20+ peer-reviewed publications - Visit options In-person psychiatric care in Yardley, serving patients throughout Bucks County and nearby New Jersey communities including Princeton, Trenton, Ewing, Lambertville, and Hamilton Township. Telepsychiatry appointments available across Pennsylvania.
Dr. Biju Basil completed his Psychiatry Residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine. During his residency, he received several distinguished honors, including Fellowships from the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology and the Stepping Stones Fellowship from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. He was also recognized with the Research Excellence Award from Drexel University and the Resident Research Award from the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society.
Following residency, Dr. Basil served as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine. During his tenure, he was honored with the Medical Director's Award for Clinical Excellence, the Faculty of the Year Award from Psychiatry Residents, and the Dean's Special Award for Clinical Teaching Excellence.
Dr. Basil currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he is actively involved in the training and mentorship of psychiatry residents. He has been selected multiple times as Faculty of the Year by graduating senior residents in recognition of his dedication to teaching and clinical mentorship.
In addition to his academic and clinical work, Dr. Basil is the author of a Psychiatry Board Preparation book and has contributed to more than 20 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Dr. Basil earned his medical degree from St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India, and completed his initial psychiatry training at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India, one of India's premier institutions for mental health and neurosciences training.
A patient-centered approach
Patients often seek Dr. Basil's care for his thoughtful, patient-centered approach and his emphasis on creating a respectful and supportive treatment environment where individuals feel heard and understood.
His approach to psychiatric care emphasizes careful listening, individualized treatment planning, and building long-term therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy, dignity, and trust.
Conditions Dr. Basil treats
A broad scope of psychiatric care.
Dr. Basil offers both in-person and telepsychiatry appointments for patients throughout Pennsylvania.
Explore services →- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Panic disorder
- Insomnia
- Mood disorders
Honors & recognition
- American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology Fellowship
- Stepping Stones Fellowship — American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
- Research Excellence Award — Drexel University
- Resident Research Award — Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society
- Medical Director's Award for Clinical Excellence
- Faculty of the Year — Psychiatry Residents
- Dean's Special Award for Clinical Teaching Excellence
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