Biography

Dr. Basil Michaels is a certified plastic surgeon with extensive training in both general and plastic surgery procedures. He graduated from Columbia College in New York with his bachelor’s degree in psychology, and thereafter, received his medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. He finished his five-year residency in general surgery at NYU-Bellevue Hospital with honors and the Chief resident title in 1993. After his completion of the residency, he attended Bogart Laboratory at Bellevue Hospital where he conducted extensive research on microsurgery and wound healing.

Dr. Michaels continued his education in surgery by completing two years of specialized plastic surgery at Brigham/Children’s/Harvard Surgical program. Upon the completion of his specialization in plastic surgery, he set up his own facility called Berkshire Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Center. The establishment got its accreditation by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities in 1999 and then received approval from HCFA in the year 2000. Dr. Michaels is a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His clinical interest lies in cosmetic surgery, skin cancer treatment, and breast reconstruction.

Education

Medical School
– Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (1987)

Internship
– NYU Grossman School of Medicine (1987-1988)

Residency
– Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Plastic Surgery (1987-1993)

Fellowship
– Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Plastic Surgery (1993-1995)
– NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Hand Surgery (2011)

Certifications

– American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
– NY State Medical License (1988-2026)
– MA State Medical License (1993-2027)

Memberships

– American College of Surgeons
– American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Practice Locations

426 South Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts