About
Dr. Biljana Baskot earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Sarajevo School of Medicine in 1982. She completed an internship at University Medical Center Sarajevo before pursuing further training in the United States. She completed a second internship and then a residency in Internal Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. Between those residency years, she earned a Master of Science in Hemato-oncology from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine in Croatia. She holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains her Florida medical license. Her professional interests center on endocrinology, medical oncology, and general medicine. She treats patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and a range of endocrinological and oncological conditions. Dr. Baskot speaks both English and Serbo-Croatian. She maintains hospital affiliations at Holy Cross Hospital and Broward Health Medical Center in the Fort Lauderdale area. Outside of medicine, she enjoys music and travel.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Sarajevo School of Medicine, Sarajevo, Former Yugoslavia (now Bosnia & Herzegovina), Doctorate of Medicine 1982
Residency
Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 1994-1996
Additional Training
Internship: University Medical Center Sarajevo (1982-1983) and Eastern Virginia Medical School (1993-1994); Postgraduate: Masters of Science in Hemato-oncology, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia (1991)
Certifications
Languages
English, Serbo-Croatian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Baskot right for?
Dr. Baskot serves adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with direct physician access. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her focused expertise. Her background in hemato-oncology and professional interest in endocrinology make her a strong fit for patients with complex medical histories. Patients who value consistent, unhurried appointments with the same physician every visit will find her practice well suited to their needs. She also sees patients who travel frequently and need reliable physician coordination while away from home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Baskot focuses on internal medicine with particular expertise in type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. She also treats endocrinological and oncological conditions. Her postgraduate training in hemato-oncology at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine adds depth to her clinical approach.
Yes. Dr. Baskot holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Sarajevo School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Dr. Baskot earned her medical degree from the University of Sarajevo School of Medicine in 1982. She completed internships at University Medical Center Sarajevo and Eastern Virginia Medical School. She then finished her Internal Medicine residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. She also holds a Master of Science in Hemato-oncology from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine.
Dr. Baskot speaks both English and Serbo-Croatian. Patients who prefer to communicate in Serbo-Croatian can do so comfortably during their visits.
Dr. Baskot prioritizes building a long-term relationship with each patient. She focuses on personalized care and anticipates patient needs over time. She values open communication and mutual respect as the foundation of effective medical care.
Yes. Dr. Baskot sees every patient who comes to her office. She does not redirect visits to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. This direct access is a core feature of her MDVIP practice.
Yes. Dr. Baskot holds affiliations with Holy Cross Hospital and Broward Health Medical Center. These affiliations allow her to coordinate and support patient care when hospitalization is necessary.
Yes. Dr. Baskot can help coordinate care with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians when members need urgent attention while away from home. MDVIP also connects her with specialists at Medical Centers of Excellence for patients who need care beyond what is available locally.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026