Internal Medicine General Practitioner
Resume:
JOSELITO DE LEON, MD
PO Box ****, Pago Pago, American Samoa, USA
Mobile: +1-684-***-****
E-mail: ad5tg2@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine June 1989 – October 1993, October 1995 – March 1996
De La Salle University College of Medicine
Dasmariñas Cavite, Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Zoology June 1981- March 1985
Far Eastern University
Nicanor Reyes Avenue, Manila, Philippines
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
General Practitioner/Emergency Room Physician/ Internal Medicine – Hospitalist/Intensivist
Lyndon B. Johnson Tropical Medical Center
American Samoa, USA
January 2018 – present
●Provide medical care for patients with a variety of medical problems, including acute illness and injury
●Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory tests, radiologic studies, and electrocardiograms
●Stabilize patients with life-threatening conditions and make appropriate referrals for specialty care
●Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions
●Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans
●Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document all patient care activities
●Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical developments and best practices in emergency medicine/ internal medicine/general practice
FAMILY MEDICINE/GENERAL PRACTITIONER
J. de Leon Medical Clinic
Liloan, Cebu, Philippines
February 2012 - January 2018
Full Time Practice
Attended clinic hours from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Monday to Sunday
Patient base: All ages
Medical patients are seen on a regular basis and subsequently referred to specialists if necessary
Pediatric cases are widely seen because of the absence of any specialist in the locality
Obstetric cases are seen on a regular basis as part of their monthly prenatal checkup. Normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries were assisted. Patients needing specialist’s care are referred whenever deemed necessary.
Minor surgical procedures are performed such as circumcision, cyst or foreign body excision, etc.
Home visits are done when necessary. Chronic care administered to patients who are non-ambulatory.
Life-threatening/emergency conditions are given appropriate management procedures and referral to emergency services is subsequently done when needed.
Preventive medicine (Proper diet and exercise, proper handling of food and drinks, judicious use of medication to ensure efficacy and prevent mutation of pathogens) is taught in my practice
Provided routine newborn care to non-institutional (home) deliveries
Psychiatric cases are treated sporadically
Health teachings/classes are conducted every Saturday to diabetic and hypertensive patients.
Free medical care/consultation rendered to indigent patients.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Wilsonton Medical Centre
Richmond Drive, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
October 2009 – February 2012
Full time practice: 25-30 patients/ session, 2 sessions/day, 4 days/week
Key responsibilities:
Providing skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services (including contraception) to patients; ordering diagnostic tests as needed, checking and following-up of results in a timely manner; referring patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care I am able to provide; consulting and collaborating with colleagues to provide optimal care; documenting all care provided and education/information given to patients within their medical health record, as per professional and practice standards/protocols; providing care via home visits and Residential Aged Care/Nursing Home visits, when this is necessary.
Maintenance of professional knowledge and standards through fulfilling the requirements of the RACGP(Royal Australian College of General Practitioners) -administered Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program every triennium; involvement in peer review activities and registrar and medical student teaching; participating in annual performance appraisal; having a working knowledge of legislation that affects medical practice
Understanding and implementing the Australian Medical Council – Good Medical Practice guidelines; and other codes of conduct relative to RACGP - Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; providing services courteously and respectfully, with regard to the cultural beliefs and needs of patients; responding openly to complaints or feedback.
Conducted pre-employment and annual physical examination to employees of Queensland Railways and Coal Board of Australia
Attended to emergency cases/patients as they present to the medical center’s emergency treatment room.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Maleny Medical Centre
25 Maple Street, Maleny, QLD, Australia 4552
October 2008 - October 2009
Full time practice
Clinic hours 9:00AM – 6:00PM Monday
9:00AM – 5:00PM Tuesday – Friday, 9:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday
Key responsibilities:
Providing skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services (including contraception) to patients; ordering diagnostic tests as needed, checking and following-up of results in a timely manner; referring patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care I am able to provide; consulting and collaborating with colleagues to provide optimal care; documenting all care provided and education/information given to patients within their medical health record, as per professional and practice standards/protocols;
Maintenance of professional knowledge and standards through fulfilling the requirements of the RACGP(Royal Australian College of General Practitioners) -administered Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program every triennium; involvement in peer review activities and registrar and medical student teaching; participating in annual performance appraisal; having a working knowledge of legislation that affects medical practice
Understanding and implementing the Australian Medical Council – Good Medical Practice guidelines; and other codes of conduct relative to RACGP-Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; providing services courteously and respectfully, with regard to the cultural beliefs and needs of patients; responding openly to complaints or feedback.
FAMILY MEDICINE/GENERAL PRACTITIONER
J. de Leon Medical Clinic
Liloan, Cebu, Philippines
October 1998- October 2008
Full Time Practice
Attended clinic hours from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Monday to Sunday
Patient base: All ages
Medical patients are seen on a regular basis and subsequently referred to specialists if necessary
Pediatric cases are widely seen because of the absence of any specialist in the locality
Obstetric cases are seen on a regular basis as part of their monthly prenatal checkup. Normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries were assisted. Patients needing specialist’s care are referred whenever deemed necessary.
Minor surgical procedures are performed such as circumcision, cyst or foreign body excision, etc.
Home visits are done when necessary. Chronic care administered to patients who are non-ambulatory.
Life-threatening/emergency conditions are given appropriate management procedures and referral to emergency services is subsequently done when needed.
Preventive medicine (Proper diet and exercise, proper handling of food and drinks, judicious use of medication to ensure efficacy and prevent mutation of pathogens) is taught in my practice
Provided routine newborn care to non-institutional (home) deliveries
Psychiatric cases are treated sporadically
Health teachings/classes are conducted every Saturday to diabetic and hypertensive patients.
Free medical care/consultation rendered to indigent patients.
EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN
Olivarez General Hospital
Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
October 1996 – October 1998
Full time practice
24 hours duty rotation every 3 days
Patient Base: All Ages
All “walk-in” non-emergency patients are evaluated, assessed and referred to specialists during office hours (9am-5pm)
All “walk-in” non-emergency patients are evaluated, treated, admitted and referred to corresponding specialists after office hours.
Emergency cases are assessed and treated as necessary. Subsequently admitted patients are referred to corresponding specialists.
Admitted patients are under my care after office hours. All pertinent and significant lab results are referred to me during my duty.
Obstetric patients are handled and assisted when admitting physician is indisposed/ unavailable.
ICU patients are under my care after office hours when the intensive care specialist is indisposed.
Problems that have been identified by the nursing staff are referred to me while on duty and subsequent necessary measures are instituted to address them
COMPANY DOCTOR - PART TIME PRACTICE
Uniden Philippines - private practice
Taguig, Philippines
October 1996 – October 1998
FAMILY MEDICINE/GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Taguig Doctors Hospital
Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
October 1996 – October 1998
Part Time Practice
24 hours duty every 3 days (if no conflict of schedule)
Patient Base: All Ages
1.All “walk-in” non-emergency patients are evaluated, assessed and referred to specialists during office hours (9am-5pm) when deemed necessary.
2.All “walk-in” non-emergency patients are evaluated, treated, admitted and referred to corresponding specialists after office hours.
3.Emergency cases are assessed and treated as necessary. Subsequently admitted patients are referred to corresponding specialists.
4.Admitted patients are under my care after office hours. All pertinent and significant lab results are referred to me during my duty.
5.Obstetric patients are handled and assisted when admitting physician is indisposed/unavailable.
6.ICU patients are under my care after office hours when the intensive care specialist is indisposed.
7.Problems that have been identified by the nursing staff are referred to me while on duty and subsequent necessary measures are instituted to address them
POST GRADUATE MEDICAL INTERNSHIP
Philippine Air Force General Hospital
Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
November 1993 – October 1994
Performed 24 hours duty every 4 days and regular 8 hours duty in between
Patient Base: All Ages
- rotation in the departments of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine,
Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology
- monitored progress of admitted patients and referred cases to consultants-in-charge
- performed medical missions to calamity/disaster stricken areas
- provided on-call emergency services to military personnel/dependents in the airbase
- provided emergency medical airlift/medevac assistance to personnel/dependents
LICENSING AUTHORITY
National Provider Identifier number: 165*******
American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board
License No. 4109C
Professional Regulation Commission – Philippines
Registration / License No. 86448
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Philippine Medical Association, member
Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, member
Cebu Medical Society, member
De La Salle University Alumni Association, member
OTHER SKILLS
LANGUAGES
English
Filipino
Cebuano
COMPUTER LITERATE
I hereby attest that all above data are true and correct.
Dr. Joselito T. de Leon
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