Provider Bio

Michael Bass, MD

Founding Medical Director
Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist

Dr. Michael Bass is a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist specializing in treating GI conditions such as IBS, GERD, and IBD. He has held numerous advisory roles with med-tech startups, including founding medical director of Oshi Health.

Dr. Bass believes technology is a driving force in transforming the healthcare landscape for the better.

In his role at Oshi, he’s committed to delivering healthcare that addresses the root cause of illness—not just treating symptoms.

His pioneering work in medical technology has been instrumental in advancing healthcare, including clinical research that played a crucial role in obtaining FDA clearance for a novel wireless endoscopy capsule. He was also the first physician on the East Coast and second globally to perform the Virtual Pillcam procedure, a noninvasive capsule procedure that allows healthcare professionals to visualize the colon and detect digestive tract conditions and diseases.

During the height of the pandemic, Dr. Bass demonstrated his leadership and commitment to public health by developing and overseeing the First Responders COVID-19 Testing program with New Castle County Executive Matt Myer, in partnership with Labcorp.