Dr. Seema Basi MD

Media Releases

Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Seema Basi, who serves patients in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. 

Dr. Basi is a practicing nephrologist at Princeton Hypertension-Nephrology Associates in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

The mission of Princeton Hypertension-Nephrology Associates is to provide the highest level of care for patients with kidney disorders and elevated blood pressure. All of the physicians are board-certified in nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and have been certified as Designated Specialists in Clinical Hypertension by the American Society of Hypertension.

Graduating with her high school diploma from West Windsor Plainsboro South, Dr. Basi went on to earn her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University. Pursuing medical training, she completed her medical degree at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1999. From there, she went on to perform her residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, and her fellowship in nephrology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Investigation from Vanderbilt University.

A Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN), she is designated as a Specialist in Clinical Hypertension by the American Society of Hypertension.

Furthermore, she is board-certified in both internal medicine and nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

In her official capacity, Dr. Basi serves medical directorships at DaVita Princeton Junction Dialysis and DaVita Monroe Dialysis. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care when the time comes. 

The doctor’s research efforts include: Improving the Provision of Mental Health Care for Patients with End Stage Renal Disease and their Caregivers (2017-2018); Collaborative Study Group Trial of Pyridorin in Overt Diabetic Nephropathy (Phase IIb – 2009-2010); Altitude Study: Examining Effect of Renin-inhibitor Aliskiren on Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes (Phase IV – 2007-2010); and The Effect of Sulodexide in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Microalbuminuria or Overt Diabetic Nephropathy (Collaborative Study Group) (Phase III – 2005-2008).

Among her various awards and honors, Dr. Basi has been the recipient of: the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Tier A Pipeline to Proposal Award (2017); the Davita Core Value Award (2017); the Volunteer Faculty Award – Rutgers-RWJMS (2014); the Excellence in Teaching Award, St.Peter’s University Hospital/Drexel University College of Medicine (2006 & 2007); and the Award for Excellence in Ambulatory Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine (2002), to name a few.

Recommended Articles

• What Is Vitiligo?

  Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition in which depigmentation results in white patches on different parts of the body. Some people may have white patches in many areas at the same time. Hair grown on the affected areas may also be decolorized. This skin condition is more common in people with dark...

• Bronchitis: Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms

  Acute bronchitis is mainly caused by a viral infection, whereas cigarette smoking is the most common cause of chronic bronchitis.Causes of acute bronchitisAcute bronchitis can be caused viral and bacterial organisms. Out of all, the most common viruses responsible for acute bronchitis include...

• Causes and Symptoms of Metrorrhagia

  What is metrorrhagia?Metrorrhagia is also known as dysfunctional uterine bleeding, which is a common gynecological complaint among women of reproductive age. This condition is also commonly experienced during the first few years of menarche. If abnormal bleeding occurs during menarche, then it is...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer?

  Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer seen in women, and may lead to surgery, impaired body image and sexuality, and sometimes death. Breast self-examination is ideal for women to understand what is normal, and to spot any changes that may need physician’s attention. Any unusual changes...

• Cholera and Diarrhea

  How Is Cholera Related to Diarrhea? Cholera is an infection that occurs in the small intestines. It is caused by a bacterium known as Vibrio cholerae. The disease is acquired through the intake of contaminated food or water. When an infected person defecates and then clean water comes into contact...

• “There Are No Alligators in Heaven!” Scores 4-star Review from Portland Books

  There Are No Alligators in Heaven! is a book by Donna Codell, Evan Codell, and their daughter, Jennifer Hale. It was published by Starshine Galaxy Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to publishing stories by and about children who have passed away.Portland Book Review (PBR) gave a 4-star...