Medical Doctor Bassam Hani Nasr passed away Tuesday, July 16 after a short illness. According to his obituary, “Dr. Nasr, a well-known Gastroenterologist in Port Huron,lived with his family in St. Clair County for over 30 years. He grew up in Lebanon until he came to the United States to fulfill the American Dream through hard work. With his vision, Dr. Nasr co-founded Physician Healthcare Network 25 years ago and served as the president since its inception. He brought access to various areas of medicine to this community. He believed in Philanthropy and gave back to the community through various generous contributions to organizations such as Blue Water Hospice, SC4, and the Community Foundation, to name a few.” Dr. Nasr leaves behind his wife of 20 years and 4 sons along with community members whose lives he touched. His family remembers that “Bassam always cared for everyone else and put his friends, family, and patients first. His legacy of giving is felt everywhere they go in the community.”
