Podiatrist/ Wound Care Physician
Resume:
BAHAA AMER, DPM, FACPM, CWSP
**** ********** **** ** ****** Chapel, FL 33543• 703-***-**** • *********@*****.*** Professional Summary
ABPM and ABWM board certified podiatrist with over 5 years of successful experience in podiatry and wound care. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in healthcare industry. Strengths in patient medical and surgical care backed by training in podiatry and wound care. Skills
• Computer skills
• Good listening skills
• Teamwork
• Cultural awareness
• Flexible & Adaptable
Work History
Podiatrist, 09/2021-Current
Premier Community Healthcare- Zephyrhills, Fl
• Treat and manage lower extremity wounds
• Prescribe treatment regimens using medications, physical therapy, orthotic devices or surgery.
• Refer patients to other physicians, including endocrinology and rheumatology specialists, when observations and symptoms indicated systemic disorders such as arthritis or diabetes.
• Treat foot and ankle bone, muscle and joint disorders.
• Analyze tests and screenings to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
• Diagnose foot conditions and deformities by reviewing medical history, X-rays and laboratory test results.
• Perform surgery to treat conditions such as ingrown nails, tumors, cysts and abscesses.
• Enter patient notes in electronic records system and organized necessary reporting documentation.
• Consult patients to offer treatment options and foot care techniques to resolve issues and prevent future problems.
Podiatrist, 07/2019-8/2021
Sun River Health – Beacon, NY
• Treat and manage lower extremity wounds
• Prescribe treatment regimens using medications, physical therapy, orthotic devices or surgery.
• Refer patients to other physicians, including endocrinology and rheumatology specialists, when observations and symptoms indicated systemic disorders such as arthritis or diabetes.
• Treat foot and ankle bone, muscle and joint disorders.
• Analyze tests and screenings to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
• Diagnose foot conditions and deformities by reviewing medical history, X-rays and laboratory test results.
• Perform surgery to treat conditions such as ingrown nails, tumors, cysts and abscesses.
• Enter patient notes in electronic records system and organized necessary reporting documentation.
• Consult patients to offer treatment options and foot care techniques to resolve issues and prevent future problems.
Podiatric Surgery Resident, 07/2016 to 07/2019
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital – Mount Vernon, NY
• Conducted various common foot and ankle surgical procedures such as bunion, hammer toe, ankle fracture.
• Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures, including but not limited to partial nail avulsion, aspiration of ganglion cyst
• Operated on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries and prevent and treat diseases.
• Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
Podiatric Surgery Resident, 07/2016 to 07/2016
Healogics Wound Center – Mount Vernon, NY
• Treatment and debridement of lower extremity wounds and burns.
• Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
• Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and community members.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
• Treated patients with lower extremity wounds caused by diabetes and other pathologies. Medical Director, 01/2009 to 08/2012
Embassy of The State of Qatar – Washington DC, DC
• Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development and patient relations.
• Drove planning for business development and relationship building with healthcare partners.
• Created robust systems and controls to improve patient records management. Physician Advocate, 03/2002 to 12/2008
Georgetown University Hospital – Washington, DC
• Advised the hospital administration on community physicians' needs for suitable access and high-quality hospital services.
• Fostered new and existing professional relationships with key customers including The World Bank, Organization of American States, International Development Bank and embassies.
• Organized and conducted ambassadorial tours of GUH for visiting physician groups and embassies.
• Collaborated with the Continuing Medical Education (CME) office to organize and conduct CME conferences for community physicians.
Patient Care Coordinator, 04/1997 to 02/2002
Georgetown University Hospital – Washington, DC
• Served as a liaison between international patients and GUH.
• Coordinated medical treatment for patients including physician appointments, tests, and procedures.
• Identified and addressed international patient special needs, including language, cultural, and logistical issues.
House Officer Intern Physician, 03/1996 to 03/1997 Cairo University Hospitals – Cairo, Egypt
• Performed complete history and physical examination of patients.
• Assisted with admissions, consultations, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment. Education
DPM: Podiatric Medicine (DPM), 05/2016
New York College of Podiatric Medicine - New York, NY M.D.: 12/1995
Cairo University School of Medicine - Cairo-Egypt
Certifications
Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine Diplomat of the American Board of Wound Management Publications:
Al Sawah M1, Rimawi M, Concerto C, Amer B, Cao Y, D'Antoni AV, Chusid E, Battaglia F. Symmetric corticospinal excitability and representation of vastus lateralis muscle in right-handed healthy subjects. Clinical Anat. 2014 Oct; 27(7):1053-7
Concerto C, Amer B, Abagyan A, Cao Y, Infortuna C, Chusid E, Coira D, Battaglia F. Influence of dual-task on postexercise facilitation: a transcranial magnetic stimulation study. J Exerc Rehabil. 2016 Jun 30; 12(3):171-5
A Newly Approved Piscine Acellular Dermal Xenograft Used for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds: A Case Series. Payam Rafat, DPM, Toniann Stone, DO, Bahaa Amer, DPM, MD, Marisa Aranyavickul, DPM, Poster presentation at Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Fall Conference October 7-9, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada October 2017 and at Desert Foot Conference November 30-Dec 2 Phoenix, Arizona. Diabetic Foot Wounds of Uncommon Etiologies: A Case Series; Payam Rafat, DPM, Toniann Stone, DO, Bahaa Amer, DPM, MD, Marisa Aranyavickul, Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, Mount Vernon, NY
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