Syeda Sumara Basith, MD
Ophthalmology, Strabismus, Pediatric Ophthalmology
4.7 out of 5,
New patient visits
USF Health Department of Ophthalmology
13330 USF Laurel Drive,
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone
813-821-8038Fax
813-821-8382
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Specialties
Strabismus
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Newborns (0-28 days)
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School
Fellowship, Ophthalmology, 2018
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Fellowship, Ophthalmology, 2019
Mysore Medical College Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Medical School, 2001
Mysore Medical College Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Internship, Rotational, 2001
Kamataka Institute of Medical Sciences
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2005
Aravind eye Hopsital and Research Institute
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2008
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology - -
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.7 out of 5
261 ratings,
39 reviews
3/11/2026
Good
3/7/2026
Excellent care and explanations of all issues were presented so I could understand them
3/5/2026
Dr. Basith was kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and efficient. She was very comfortable with a special needs patient and putting us all at ease. 10/10, 5 stars, employee of the month!
2/21/2026
Good
1/7/2026
Dr. Basith was attentive, friendly, explained everything in detail, truly a true professional, we were DELIGHTED with her attention, 5 stars for her too
1/6/2026
Excellent
12/22/2025
Dr. Basith took time to understand and diagnose my vision problems and gave me good options as well as two referrals.
12/12/2025
After seeing many other eye specialists and feeling that my symptoms were only in my head, when I explained the assistance and the dr what's happening to me i saw that they understood me and they knew what I was experiencing. That alone made me feel a lot better.
12/6/2025
She was amazing. Informative, kind, through. All perfect qualities for a doctor. She appeared to "know her stuff" and gave me a clear understanding of our issues and how to deal with them.
11/20/2025
Dr. Basith is wonderful! She corrected my double vision. I will forever be grateful to her!!
11/13/2025
Dr Basith is the best!!
11/6/2025
So grateful to be seen and she made me feel at ease
11/5/2025
The Dr is amazing at what she does and how she handles younger patients. My daughter is 1 and terrified of doctors and Dr Basith is so patient and kind
10/31/2025
Very impressed with your complete staff
10/15/2025
Dr.Basith is great with my son! We aporeciate all the care she has provided throughout our NICU stay and transitioning to outpatient. She is wonderful!
10/9/2025
Very good
9/25/2025
The attention of my doctor and assistant very good
9/20/2025
Dr. Basith took the time to understand my problem and conducted a variety of tests. She ordered blood tests and indicated the further testing that might be necessary. I appreciated her thorough examination.
9/19/2025
The Doctor is.Really great and know what she's doing
9/14/2025
Dr Basith was very thorough in her explanations - she does a good job
9/11/2025
Dr Basith was excellent in all ways. Very pleased with the service she provided.
9/7/2025
The doctor was amazing.
8/29/2025
Awesome
8/16/2025
Buena
8/14/2025
Doctor Syeda Basith is very good doctor, she is very professional. My son always loves to visit her.
8/8/2025
Buena
8/6/2025
Very good
8/6/2025
Dr.Basith is excellent
6/5/2025
Very caring and gave me a good response. I m very impressed w/ the doctors of USF /Morsani). Pls keep up the good job for all the staff .
5/16/2025
Excellent experience with Dr. Basith.
5/1/2025
Dr. B is very kind and we appreciate her!
4/30/2025
The doctor is so great!
4/26/2025
Have already recommended this provider to others and they were just as pleased!
4/25/2025
Dr Basith was great during my appointment
4/25/2025
Excellent
4/25/2025
We were treated very well
4/24/2025
Love Dr Basith
4/10/2025
Good
4/9/2025
Beyond patience with my child
3/11/2026
Good
3/7/2026
Excellent care and explanations of all issues were presented so I could understand them
3/5/2026
Dr. Basith was kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and efficient. She was very comfortable with a special needs patient and putting us all at ease. 10/10, 5 stars, employee of the month!
2/21/2026
Good
1/7/2026
Dr. Basith was attentive, friendly, explained everything in detail, truly a true professional, we were DELIGHTED with her attention, 5 stars for her too
1/6/2026
Excellent
12/22/2025
Dr. Basith took time to understand and diagnose my vision problems and gave me good options as well as two referrals.
12/12/2025
After seeing many other eye specialists and feeling that my symptoms were only in my head, when I explained the assistance and the dr what's happening to me i saw that they understood me and they knew what I was experiencing. That alone made me feel a lot better.
12/6/2025
She was amazing. Informative, kind, through. All perfect qualities for a doctor. She appeared to "know her stuff" and gave me a clear understanding of our issues and how to deal with them.
11/20/2025
Dr. Basith is wonderful! She corrected my double vision. I will forever be grateful to her!!
11/13/2025
Dr Basith is the best!!
11/6/2025
So grateful to be seen and she made me feel at ease
11/5/2025
The Dr is amazing at what she does and how she handles younger patients. My daughter is 1 and terrified of doctors and Dr Basith is so patient and kind
10/31/2025
Very impressed with your complete staff
10/15/2025
Dr.Basith is great with my son! We aporeciate all the care she has provided throughout our NICU stay and transitioning to outpatient. She is wonderful!
10/9/2025
Very good
9/25/2025
The attention of my doctor and assistant very good
9/20/2025
Dr. Basith took the time to understand my problem and conducted a variety of tests. She ordered blood tests and indicated the further testing that might be necessary. I appreciated her thorough examination.
9/19/2025
The Doctor is.Really great and know what she's doing
9/14/2025
Dr Basith was very thorough in her explanations - she does a good job
9/11/2025
Dr Basith was excellent in all ways. Very pleased with the service she provided.
9/7/2025
The doctor was amazing.
8/29/2025
Awesome
8/16/2025
Buena
8/14/2025
Doctor Syeda Basith is very good doctor, she is very professional. My son always loves to visit her.
8/8/2025
Buena
8/6/2025
Very good
8/6/2025
Dr.Basith is excellent
6/5/2025
Very caring and gave me a good response. I m very impressed w/ the doctors of USF /Morsani). Pls keep up the good job for all the staff .
5/16/2025
Excellent experience with Dr. Basith.
5/1/2025
Dr. B is very kind and we appreciate her!
4/30/2025
The doctor is so great!
4/26/2025
Have already recommended this provider to others and they were just as pleased!
4/25/2025
Dr Basith was great during my appointment
4/25/2025
Excellent
4/25/2025
We were treated very well
4/24/2025
Love Dr Basith
4/10/2025
Good
4/9/2025
Beyond patience with my child
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna/Coventry HMO,PPO and POS
Ag Administrators
Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan)
AvMed HMO
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Exchange Plans (ACA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-BlueCare (Health Options)
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-myBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-NetworkBlue / BlueSelect
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care (PPC)
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
CMS Sunshine (TITLE 19 & 21)
CorVel PPO and Auto Medical
Devoted Medicare HMO, PPO, D-SNP
Empath Health (PACE)
Employers Health Network (EHN)
Evolutions Prime PPO
Evolutions Traditional PPO
Florida Community Care (Medicaid)
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSpring Medicare HMO & PPO (fka Cigna Medicare)
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (HCHCP)
Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
Humana Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
InnovAge
Longevity Health Plan Medicare HMO SNP
Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
Quality Health Management
School Insurance of Florida
Sunshine Health Medicaid HMO
TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
TRICARE Prime Demo (CareSource Military & Veterans)
TRICARE Select (Humana Military)
Truli for Health
United Healthcare Commercial Plans
United Healthcare Exchange Plans
United Healthcare Medicaid
United Healthcare Medicare HMO and PPO
VA Community Care Network (Optum)
Map & Directions
USF Health Department of Ophthalmology
13330 USF Laurel DriveTampa, FL 33612