03/31/2026
At Bon Secours, we recognize our physicians for the compassion, skill and dedication they bring to every patient.
Meet Dr. Basavalinga Talur, medical director at Bon Secours ā Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. Read how his medical journey started, who inspired him along the way and how he's committed to compassionate care and educating future doctors.
Dr. Talur's medical journey began in high school. "I had the opportunity to volunteer at a local hospital, where I observed how physicians were able to make a difference in peopleās lives. This was the starting point for my growing interest in medicine," he shares.
In addition to this experience, a family member's health journey further convinced Dr. Talur to pursue a role in medicine. "My niece was born with a congenital disorder, and the hardships my family went through during her care further convinced me to pursue a medical career, so I could make positive impacts on the lives of others."
When asked about who inspired him the most during his medical journey, Dr. Talur shares, "I was deeply inspired by Dr. Cibitaro. During my residency, I saw that he was someone who always went above and beyond in caring for patients and teaching his fellow residents, and it brought me encouragement to do the same."
"Every day, I come to work with the mindset to do my best in caring for my patients," Dr. Talur says. "I want to make a difference in both my patientsā and their familiesā lives. To me, patients are more than just a part of my job; I treat them as individuals, with respect, empathy and compassion."
Dr. Talur shares further, "As a community physician, I am actively involved in teaching residents and students from different medical schools and residency programs. I do my best to lead by example, expressing dedication and passion in my daily practice. I share my personal experiences from the field, both successes and challenges, with the students, in hopes that they might learn from them. Every day, my goal is to share hands-on clinical experience and evidence-based medicine with my students and residents. I work to encourage my colleagues by supporting and respecting them for what they do. My purpose here isnāt just to practice medicine, but to make a positive impact on peopleās lives."
