Bassam Hadeed, MD

Location: Clackamas Clinic, NE Portland

Credentials: MD - University of West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.

Internships: University of Oklahoma, Children’s Hospital, Oklahoma City. Oklahoma.

Communication with patients and their families to optimize better care. Also working with various patients diverse cultures and habits.
— Dr. Bassam Hadeed, MD

About Dr. Hadeed

Dr. Bassam Hadeed grew up in the Caribbean Island of Trinidad & Tobago. He was educated in Canada, Jamaica, Trinidad and the United States. After completing his Pediatric residency at University Of Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, he relocated to Oregon in the mid-90’s to join Clackamas Pediatric Clinic and helped establish Oregon Pediatrics.

He served as Chief of Pediatrics at Willamette Falls Hospital for 6 years and is a certified Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.Dr. Hadeed is married and has three children. He enjoys traveling and basketball as well as playing and watching tennis.

 

Fun Facts

I love pizza

I love seafood

 

Favorite childhood memory…

Playing monster tag on the backyard with my siblings.

About my family

Dinners and get togethers with parents, brothers , and other relatives.

 

In my spare time…

Playing tennis with family and friends, as well as watching sport events. Also enjoying helping to cook with the family.

A question I wish I was asked more…

Q: How often should I hug my child?

A: Hug your child once a day for at least 20 seconds, then as needed throughout the day.