Waqar Aziz
House no: R-***, Decent Houses, Block-7
Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, Pakistan
Ph:+92-3461748 Cell: +923*********
Email: acvkw0@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Profile
A dedicated General Practitioner who has over 10 years medical practice experience and a strong clinical background diagnosing and treating a variety of illnesses and ailments. Has a comprehensive knowledge of drugs and their indications, dosages and side effects with the knowledge to properly administer them. A trusted and respected individual who has a history of successfully diagnosing, treating and managing patients requirements, performing medical examinations and investigative tests while remaining culturally-aware of individual’s needs. Skilled in remaining calm under pressure, using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage emergency and challenging situations, while successfully coordinating colleagues and directing junior personnel. Proficient with primary care principles and practices, whilst working in accordance with quality, safety and infection control standards.
Objective
Now looking for a new and suitably challenging position as a General Practitioner, which will fully utilise existing skills and experiences, while enabling further career development. Career Summary
Aug 2003 – Present. Senior Medical Officer, Department of General Medicine, Al-Mustafa Medical Centre.
Responsible for providing primary medical care to patients within the local community, handling medical emergencies, clinical appointments and home visits.
Conducting extensive investigations and examinations into a variety of ailments and injuries, while also ascertaining a relevant patient history to identify and prescribe an appropriate course of treatment for each individual. Ensuring cultural and social sensitivity at all times.
Ensuring all patient records and documentation is maintained with accuracy and efficient information.
Making referrals to colleagues or external practices for patients to receive specialist treatment, keeping the patient informed of all processes at all times.
Providing advice and information to patients, parents and carers on a range of health education matters, guiding them to additional sources of information or care to enable self-management.
Providing mentoring and guidance to junior healthcare and administrative staff, as well as coordinating and delegating workloads within the clinic.
Responsible, as part of the senior team, for the day-to-day operational management of the practice, including ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for both patients and staff members. Key Achievement
Successfully organising a specialist neo-natal clinic for pregnant mothers to provide support and advice on diabetes and healthy eating amongst a range of topics. April-2000-March 2003 Doctor / Post Graduate Medical Trainee, Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital, Karachi
Working within the major teaching hospital recognised for fellowship exams including FCPS, FRCS and MRCP, with a capacity of 750 beds.
Remaining calm under considerable pressure, working within the busy hospital environment and successfully handling a variety of medical emergencies as they occurred, assessing patients within the accident and emergency ward.
Managing patient care for patients admitted to the hospital within designated wards, liaising with nurses, registrars and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Monitoring and advising medical students and junior doctors, providing guidance as necessary.
Undertaking placements within the following departments: General Medicine - units 1 and 5
Medical ICU unit-5
Dermatology
Neurology
Pathology
Community Medicine
Nephrology
Cardiology
Radiology
Psychiatry
Earlier Career
Nov 1996 - Mar 2000 Medical Officer, Department of General Medicine, Family Medical Centre Nov 1995 - Nov 1996 Doctor / Medical Trainee, Liaquat Medical College Hospital, Jamshoro Sindh University
Working under general supervision on a variety of well-defined procedures, completing tasks including taking patients’ history, blood pressure, drawing blood, assisting with patient examinations and performing routine tests as ordered by senior medical professionals.
Dealt with common surgical disorder and also acquired good practical skill to operate upon minor surgical cases like Incision and drainage of abscesses, lymph node biopsies, Excision of Lipoma and management of burns.
Assisted in major surgical operation like Thyroidectomy, Cholecystectomy, Appendicectomy, Herniotomy and Leprotomy.
Examining patients in accordance with cultural and social sensitivities, ensuring adequate information is provided at all times.
Recording patient information and test results within patient notes in an accurate and effective manner.
Assisting with the organisation of specialist neonatal clinics for pregnant mothers.
Scheduling appointments for follow-ups or with associated clinics as required by colleagues. Education and Qualifications
Achievements
M.O.H UAE Exam for General Practitioner Jan 2016
Dubai Health Authority (D.H.A) Exam for General Practitioner Feb 2016 Study and thesis writing of underline Cardiac and Non-Cardiac causes in 50 patients with Atrial Fibrillation under the supervision of Dr Khalid Mehmood (Associate Professor Medicine, Dow University Health Sciences /Civil Hospital Karachi) submitted to College of Physician Surgeon Pakistan, to fulfil FCPS-II requirement. 2005
Training Introduction to Computers and the Internet, CPSP and the WHO 2005 Training Communication Skills, CPSP and the WHO 2005 Training Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Dissertation writing, CPSP and the WHO 2005 FCPS – I College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan 1999 MBBS 1st Class, Liaquat Medical College, University of Sindh 1994 Intermediate 1st Class Pre-Medical, BISE Hyderabad, Shah Abdul Latif College 1988 Matriculation 1st Division, Science, BISE Hyderbad, High School, Mirpurkhas. 1986 Memberships
Member Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
Life-long Member College of Family Medicine, Pakistan Further Detail
IT Proficiency: Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook Driving Licence: Full Clean
Interests include: Cricket, Internet Surfing, Reading Medical Newsletters, DIY References are available on request