Full-time pediatric medical services are provided by Chris Bassett, MD.  Dr. Bassett is a board-certified,
Georgia licensed pediatrician.  He attended the University of Florida for both his undergraduate and doctorate degrees, and graduated from medical school with Honors for Special Achievement in Pediatrics in 1998.  He continued his studies with a pediatrics residency at T. C. Thompson Children's Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.  He became Board Certified in Pediatrics in October 2001, and recertified in October 2008.  Dr. Bassett has five daughters, and also found time to serve as a Major in the Air Force before joining the Cowles Clinic physician staff in 2006.  He is happy to be living his dream of "being a small-town pediatrician" where everybody knows his name.  His special interests include asthma and allergic diseases, dermatological (skin) problems, infectious disease, trauma, and "anything to do with babies".

Hometown: Miami, FL
College: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine, Honors Graduate
Residency: T. C. Thompson Children's Hospital, U. Tennesee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN
Board Certified in General Pediatrics: 10/2001, Recertified 10/2008 

Office Manager & Assistant
Dr. Julie Bassett is also a physician, but serves on the Cowles Clinic Pediatrics staff as Dr. Bassett's medical assistant, patient care coordinator and general office manager.  It's "Dr. Julie's" special privilege to ensure that every family gets the individual attention needed to stay healthy and happy.  

Dr. Julie's interests include newborn care and "giving motherly advice."

Hometown: Miami, FL
College: University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Internship: T. C. Thompson Children's Hospital, U. Tennesee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN

Reception
Eve and Sarah are the friendly voices you'll hear when you call our office. 
They are the newest members of our staff, having joined in December 2011
and January 2012, respectively.