John Basarich, M.D.

Family Medicine

Dr. John Basarich sees all ages of patients for preventive care, acute care and chronic illnesses.

He grew up in Richland Center, WI, outside of Madison before attending college at Northwestern University and medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Basarich has spent his entire career practicing medicine in the Watertown area and joined Watertown Family Practice in 2015.

Dr. Basarich delivers empathetic care in an honest and straightforward manner that puts the patient at the center of every care decision. As an advocate for his patients, he focuses on helping patients achieve their health goals through a collaborative approach that respects patients’ desires. Dr. Basarich enjoys getting to know his patients over time so he can care for the whole patient holistically, rather than focusing on just the patient’s illness. He considers it a privilege to be a part of his patients’ lives and helping them achieve their goals.

Dr. Basarich helped found the Rock River Community Clinic in Watertown, and served as the medical director for 12 years. In his free time, he enjoys biking, skiing and traveling with his wife and two sons. He also coaches his sons’ sports teams and enjoys watching all Wisconsin sports teams.