Dr. Basaldua established his private practice in 1985 and co-founded Kingwood Plaza Hospital, now Kingwood Medical Center, in 1986. Dr. Basaldua received his Medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, and completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. Board certified in Family Medicine since 1984, Dr. Basaldua also served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1976, of which two years were on Active Duty.
Dr. Basaldua has extensive experience in developing and leading value-based organizations from the physician’s perspective, and has served as Chairman of the Merit Independent Physicians Organization (IPA) and has served on the Board of Directors for the Renaissance IPA. He is a member of the Harris County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Physicians Executives, and the Texas Medical Association.
For his entire professional life, Dr. Basaldua has also been an active community and civic leader, including leadership roles in:
North Harris Montgomery Community College District Board of Trustees – Vice Chair & Secretary: 1991-1997
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (appointment by Governor George W. Bush) – Vice Chair: 1997-2004
Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission (appointment by Governor George W. Bush): 1997-1998
Lone Star College System Foundation – Board of Directors
Senate Joint Interim Committee on Higher Education (appointment by Governor Perry): 2003-2004.
Northeast Harris County Division of the American Heart Association – Founder & President
FamilyTime Foundation (a local women's shelter) – Director
Kingwood Families in Action – Director
Humble Area Chamber of Commerce & Kingwood Chamber of Commerce – Member
The North Houston Association and the board of Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority – Board of Directors