Dr. Corey
Bascone

Dr. Bascone is a medical doctor currently working at Ideal Plastic Surgery, after completing a one-year cosmetic surgery fellowship with our team. Originally from New York, Dr. Bascone earned his medical degree from the American University of Antigua, West Indies (2016). He was an outstanding student, winning the John Ham Lacrosse Scholarship (2007) in Albany, NY, and receiving the award for distinguished students in lacrosse during his time at university. He is fluent in English and is also proficient in Italian. He is an avid sports enthusiast and competes in Ironman triathlons.

He studied medicine at the American University of Antigua, West Indies. He was a general surgery resident (PGY1) at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown (2017-2018) and a general surgery resident (PGY2) at the University of Connecticut (UCONN), Farmington (2018-2019). Additionally, he was an experimental fellow in plastic surgery at the University of California, Davis, in Sacramento, and in microsurgery.

He completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in healthcare administration at Plymouth State University, New Hampshire, where he is also a member of the Honor Society. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Human Biology from the University of Albany, New York, and was a Herndon B. Lehr Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

School of medicine

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): American University of Antigua, Dec 2016

Internships and residencies

• Herndon B. Lehr Research Fellow, University of Pennsylvania, PA. (2021–2023)
• Experimental Fellow in Plastic Surgery, UC Davis, Sacramento, CA. (2019–2021)
• Microsurgery (2020–2021)
• Hand trauma and reconstruction (2019–2020)
• PGY 2 General Surgery Resident, University of Connecticut (UCONN). (2018–2019)
• PGY1 General Surgery Resident, Morristown Medical Center. (2017–2018)

Postgraduate and undergraduate

• Master of Business Administration (MBA): Plymouth State University, NH, Nov 2014
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Human Biology, University of Albany, NY, June 2011

Licenses and certifications

• California Medical License: #A163351
• USMLE STEP 1, 2CK, 2CS and STEP 3

Certifications

• ATLS, ACLS, BLS

Awards and distinctions

• 2024. Finalist in the Ironman Triathlon 140.6 miles.
• 2023. Finalist in the Ironman 70.3 Mile Triathlon.
• 2021. Herndon B. Lehr Research Fellow.
• 2019. Experimental intern in plastic surgery. UC Davis.
• 2014. MBA graduate with distinction Summa Cum Laude.
• 2007. John Ham Lacrosse Scholarship.

Publications and research

• Bascone CM, et al. Reconstruction of nasal defects with Integra. Dermatol Surg. 2024
• McGraw JR, et al. Need for kidney transplantation after composite transplantation. 2024
• Bascone CM, et al. Comparison of TMR versus PNRI for residual pain. 2024
• Bascone CM, et al. Use of Integra for facial defect reconstruction. 2023
• Bascone CM, et al. Exploring factors in breast implant removal satisfaction. 2023
• Bascone CM, et al. Below-knee amputation editorial. Int J Orthoplastic Surg. 2023
• Kozak G, et al. Botox injection for repair of incisional hernias. 2023
• Martindale R, et al. XenMatrix AB Surgical Graft for hernia repair follow-up. 2022
• Bascone CM, et al. Effects of bariatric surgery on compressive neuropathy. 2022
• Bascone CM, et al. Optimal irrigant for high-pressure paint injection injuries. 2021
• Bascone CM, et al. Drivers of hospital resource utilization in hand infections. 2020
• Garja V, et al. Pediatric malignant neoplasms in plastic surgery. 2020
• Bascone CM, et al. Venous adventitial cystic disease: review of 45 cases. 2016