Mauricio Bassante, MD

General & Acute Care Surgery

Minimally Invasive • Robotic Surgery (da Vinci 5) • Advanced Endoscopy

Providing compassionate, state-of-the-art surgical care in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.

Dr. Mauricio Bassante, MD
Robotic (DV5)

Latest da Vinci 5 robotic technology for greater precision and faster recovery

Minimally Invasive

Smaller incisions, less pain, quicker return to daily life

Trilingual

Care available in English, Spanish, and Italian

MUSC Health

Trauma Medical Director • Former Chair of Surgery

Meet Dr. Bassante

A seasoned general and trauma surgeon, Dr. Mauricio Bassante specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgical procedures using the latest da Vinci 5 system, as well as advanced endoscopy. He currently serves as Trauma Medical Director at MUSC Health – Orangeburg and is a former Chair of the Surgery Department and former Chief of Staff.

Dr. Bassante is also a military surgeon and serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He is committed to combining advanced technology with compassionate care.

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Credentials at a Glance

  • Medical School: Catholic University of Ecuador
  • Residency: East Tennessee State University
  • Board Certified in General Surgery
  • Trauma Medical Director, MUSC Health – Orangeburg
  • Major, U.S. Army Reserves
  • Fluent in English, Spanish & Italian

Surgeries & Expertise

Dr. Bassante offers a full range of general surgical procedures with a special focus on robotic and minimally invasive techniques using the da Vinci 5 system.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you need a consultation for hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, or another procedure, Dr. Bassante and the team at MUSC Health – Orangeburg are here to help.