About
Dr. Basil Griffin is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Deer Park, Washington. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George's University and completed residency training in family medicine at Anderson Area Medical Center and Spartanburg Regional Hospital. After residency, he served six years as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force, including a deployment to Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan. The Air Force recognized him with multiple Distinguished Grad Service Medals for patient care in hostile environments, and he earned recognition as a Top Flight Surgeon at Eielson AFB.
Dr. Griffin practiced privately in Deer Park for 15 years before affiliating with MDVIP. His aerospace medicine background centered on placing healthy people into extreme conditions and keeping them mission-ready. That experience deepened his commitment to prevention as a foundation of good medicine. He focuses on identifying and reducing risk for heart disease, strokes, diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure. Castle Connolly named him a Top Doctor from 2021 through 2024. He holds membership in the International Medical Honor Society and maintains his board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine.
Education & Training
Additional Training
USAF flight surgeon, aerospace medicine
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Griffin right for?
Dr. Griffin suits adults who want a physician focused on disease prevention, not just treatment. Patients concerned about cardiovascular risk, diabetes, hypertension, or stroke will find his Annual Wellness Exam approach particularly valuable. His aerospace medicine background makes him effective with patients who want a systematic, thorough read on their overall health. He also manages acute care, making him a practical fit for patients who want one physician handling both prevention and day-to-day medical needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Griffin focuses on preventing and managing heart disease, strokes, diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure. He conducts comprehensive Annual Wellness Exams to identify each patient's risk for these conditions early. He also treats acute illnesses and injuries as they arise.
Dr. Griffin developed his preventive philosophy during six years as a USAF flight surgeon. Aerospace medicine required keeping healthy people ready to perform in demanding and often dangerous environments. That experience shaped his belief that maintaining health proactively produces far better outcomes than reacting to illness after it starts.
Yes. Dr. Griffin holds board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine. He trained in family medicine at both Anderson Area Medical Center and Spartanburg Regional Hospital.
Dr. Griffin served as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force for six years. He deployed to Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan and earned the Top Flight Surgeon designation at Eielson AFB. The Air Force awarded him multiple Distinguished Grad Service Medals for patient care in hostile environments.
Yes. Castle Connolly named Dr. Griffin a Top Doctor each year from 2021 through 2024. He also holds membership in the International Medical Honor Society.
Dr. Griffin holds affiliations with Providence Holy Family Hospital and Spartanburg Regional Hospital. These affiliations support patients who need care beyond the office setting.
Dr. Griffin handles both. While prevention sits at the center of his practice, he continues to treat acute conditions and illnesses. Members can reach him for same-day or next-day appointments when urgent needs arise.
Dr. Griffin sees adult patients across a range of ages and health backgrounds. His practice suits patients who want a proactive approach to managing cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, and chronic disease prevention. He also works well with patients who want a physician available for urgent care needs.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026