Gastroenterologist | Medical Director, Oshi Health | LinkedIn Top Healthcare Management Voice | Forbes Health Contributor

I’m a board-certified gastroenterologist and the Founding Medical Director at Oshi Health, where I’ve had the privilege of helping shape and expand a virtual-first GI care model now serving patients in all 50 states. Working alongside an incredible team, I’ve contributed to building scalable clinical pathways for IBS, IBD, and other gut conditions—anchored in team-based care, empathy, and measurable outcomes.

With 28,000 + followers, I’m among the most followed gastroenterologists on LinkedIn, where I regularly share insights on topics including:

• IBS & the gut-brain connection — emotional triggers, stress, and personalized care
• Digital health innovation — virtual-first models, AI in GI, and wearable integration
• Colorectal cancer screening — rethinking pathways and improving early detection
• Reducing unnecessary testing — CTs, labs, and low-yield procedures in IBS
• Value-based gastroenterology — lower cost, better outcomes, patient experience
• Health plan integration — improving patient access to covered virtual GI care
• Microbiome & nutrition science — evidence-based takes on fiber, probiotics, and gut myths
• Healthcare system reform — tackling disparities, burnout, and reimbursement models
• Behavioral science in GI — the role of habit loops, psychology, and coaching in digestive health
• Virtual care leadership — insights from helping scale a 50-state GI operation

As a LinkedIn Top Voice, I collaborate across digital health, clinical care, and health plans to drive forward-thinking solutions in gastroenterology—without waste, and with humanity.

Let’s connect if you’re working at the intersection of GI, tech-enabled care, or value-based delivery models.

Michael Bass, M.D.

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC

• Completed a 4-week external clinical elective in the division of Cardiology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) - Abu Dhabi.

• I was given the chance to participate in morning ward & Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) rounds, visit the electrophysiology (EP) & outpatient clinics, gather patient histories, perform clinical examinations, presented the cases (3-4 per day) followed by discussing proper investigation and treatment plans for different medical conditions which included & not limited to atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, acute coronary syndromes, hypertension, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies.

• I also had the honor of visiting the catheterization lab, where I got to watch different percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) and coronary angiographies in action. 

• I was able to witness several procedures taking place such as Stress Echocardiography, Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE), Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Electrocardiogram (ECG) lead placements, as well as HOLTER monitor lead placements.

• Sincere gratitude is extended to Drs. Syed Khurram Mushtaq Gardezi and Seema El Khider Nour for their unwavering support and direction.

Clinical Elective, Cardiology Division

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

• Completed an external clinical elective program of 4-week duration in the Gastroenterology division at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi.

 • I had the chance to attend both out-patient & in-patient consultations, take history, perform abdominal examination, present the cases (2-3 per day) seen during the consults which included but not limited to peptic ulcer diseases, colon polyps & cancers (diagnostic + screening), follow up bariatric surgery patients, inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS-C & IBS-D), Inflammatory bowel diseases, GERD and eosinophilic esophagitis, then discussing different management approaches whilst reviewing the patient files under the guided supervision of both consultant gastroenterologists Dr. Mohamad Said Nouh & Dr. Ashref Tawil. 

• Attended several both upper & lower GI endoscopies under the supervision of different consultant gastroenterologists, especially with Dr. Inas Mikhail.

Clinical Elective, Gastroenterology Divison

A recent RAKMHSU medical graduate, planning to pursue a career in general internal medicine, with the goal of undertaking a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology. Throughout my academic journey, I have demonstrated exceptional theoretical knowledge, creativity, and leadership skills, and have actively participated in various research projects focused on gastroenterology, hepatology, and general internal medicine which I believe will aid in my success as future internist. I am committed to further honing my skills through hands-on experience under the guidance of senior professionals in the specialty and actively seeking further research opportunities in this field.

My interests:
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- General Internal Medicine
- Public Health

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