Dr. Patrick Obasi, MD, FACS

About Dr. Patrick Obasi

Dr. Obasi, is a native of Nigeria. With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, he earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology and biochemistry at University of Texas Arlington, then continued studies at Howard University College of Medicine. He excelled in medical school, receiving the American Medical Student Association's Exemplary Leadership Award, as chapter president. Howard University Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation honored him with their Research Fellowship Awards. Dr. Obasi was recipient of the Graduating Students' Award for Courage and Perseverance from Howard University College of Medicine, and received the Community Outreach Scholarship, granted by the Academy of Family Physicians to the outstanding student in the class. At Graduate Hospital Philadelphia, he received their Surgical Excellence Award during general surgery residency. This honor is bestowed upon the resident who achieved the top score in the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination, and demonstrated unsurpassed surgical skills. He completed surgery residency at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. After accepting a cosmetic surgery fellowship, he relocated to California to train under Dr. Jacob Haiavy who is a leader in the field. With surgical training completed, Dr. Obasi set out to gain a broad background in clinical experience. He returned to Texas, to the state and people he loves, to practice as a general, trauma, and laparoscopic surgeon. He worked as an emergency room physician, as well. He served as chief of surgery and trauma medical director at these posts, and was an executive member of the board of directors. Dr. Obasi was named as one of "America's Top Surgeons" by the Consumer's Research Council of America in 2013 and 2014. He has had many peer-reviewed articles published in professional journals. Dr. Obasi holds privileges with many hospitals in Texas, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He maintains membership in these professional organizations: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians American College of Surgeons American Medical Association, National Medical Association American Society of Clinical Pathologists North Texas American College of Surgeons Texas Medical Association Dr. Obasi was recognized as a Top Surgeon in 2016 by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals (IAHCP).