Paresh Patel Last Updated on **th January ****

OPA-C / OA-C (Certified Orthopaedic Physician's Assistant) ad3c93@r.postjobfree.com 508-***-**** Fremont, CA PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled orthopaedic surgeon with 27 years of experience in India. Expertise in trauma, arthritis, sports injury, congenital deformities and spine disorders. Compassionate doctor with excellent bedside manner and patient counselling. Proficient in diagnosis and management. Ready to work as an active member of the surgical team.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SURGERY (M.S.)

IN ORTHOPAEDIC

Veer Narmad University

1992 - 1995 Surat, Gujarat, India

BACHELOR OF MEDICINE

BACHELOROFSURGERY(MBBS)

Veer Narmad University

1986 - 1991 Surat, Gujarat, India

SKILLS

• Excellent patient counseling

• Remain calm under pressure

• Active listener

• Humane and respectful

• Well disciplined and authentic work

• Multi tasking

• Communication

• Ready to learn advancement

• Teaching

• Good clinical judgment

• Operation theatre harmony

• Casting and splinting

• Intra articular and soft tissue

injections

• History and physical examination

• Ordering lab and radiological

investigation

• Write treatment plan

• First assistant in surgery

• Opening and closing of wound

• Prepare operation trolley and

position of the patient

• Removal of stitches and plasters

• Hospital rounding

• Taking call

LANGUAGES

English • Hindi • Gujarati

LINKS

http://www.navinortho.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON Surat, Gujarat, India

Navin Orthopaedic and Trauma Center May 1998 - Present Venus Hospital Sep 1995 - May 1998

• Evaluated patients in orthopedic surgery clinics, emergency rooms, intensive care units and operating rooms.

• Informed patients of risks prior to procedures to assist families and patients in making educated decisions for personal care.

• Instructed support staff on set up for surgical theater with correct instruments, equipment and sterile field.

• Conducted various common surgical procedures such as all types of fracture fixation by close reduction and plaster, close reduction and internal fixation and open reduction. and internal fixation.

• Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures like DQ. trigger thumb and finger, joint aspiration, intra articular injections, PRP injections, excision of bursa etc.

• All major joint replacement. Total knee arthroplasty, Total hip arthroplasty, Total shoulder arthroplasty, Reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

• Laminectomy decompression with fusion, Anterolateral decompression for koch’s spine.

• Deformity corrective surgeries like HTO, French osteotomy for malunited supracondylar fracture humerus, epiphysiodesis.

• Monitored patient health condition after surgery by coordinating follow-up meetings with patient.

• Performed regular rounds to check on admitted patients following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care. CERTIFICATIONS

NATIONAL BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC

PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANTS (NBCOPA)

Feb 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026

Certification Number: 1338

LICENSE

ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALIST ASSISTANT

New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Office of the professions

Licence no:000256

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