Patient Care General Practitioner

Dr. Mazen Zaqout

General Practitioner Pediatric General Practitioner Occupational Health Physician Email: ***********@*****.***

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SUMMARY

Dr. Zaqout is a highly experienced medical doctor with a career spanning over two decades in clinical practice. Beginning his journey in 1996 with the Palestinian Ministry of Health (PMOH), he has developed extensive expertise in general practice, pediatrics and occupational health. Dr. Zaqout worked at Nassr Pediatric Hospital from 1996 to 2012. In 2012, after getting PhD degree in Occupational and Environmental Health from Japan, he transitioned back to primary healthcare, focusing on occupational and environmental health. He was an Occupational and Environmental Health consultant at the PMOH. Additionally, he was a lecturer of occupational health and toxicology at Al-Quds University Gaza Branch (for student at Master course of public health). After his early retirement from PMOH in 2020, he embraced a new challenge by joining the non- governmental health sector, serving as a General Practitioner at the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Practitioner, Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS) 2021 – 2024

• Provided comprehensive primary healthcare services to diverse patient populations.

• Supported public health initiatives and medical relief efforts in crisis-affected areas.

• Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic illnesses, prescribed treatments, and conducted medical examinations.

• Administered vaccinations, offered lifestyle advice, and conducted screenings for NCDs, like hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.

• Assessed and managed urgent medical conditions, referring patients to specialists when necessary.

• Managed long-term conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension, ensuring effective patient follow-up and medication management. Primary Healthcare Physician, Palestinian Ministry of Health (PMOH) (2012 – 2020)

• Delivered essential medical care at primary healthcare centers and contributed to occupational and environmental health initiatives.

• As Occupational Health Consultant in the PMOH Dr. Zaqout was responsible for: o Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of employees in the workplace. o Assessment and manage risks related to work environments. o Developing health and safety policies, and provide guidance on compliance with occupational health regulations.

o Conducting workplace assessments, advising on ergonomic improvements, managing sickness absence, and supporting employees with health conditions to remain productive at work.

o Deliver training programs on health and safety practices, monitor workplace hazards, and collaborate with employers to create a safe and healthy work culture.

• Diagnosed, treated, and managed acute and chronic illnesses, provided preventive healthcare, vaccinations, and health education.

• Handled urgent medical cases, stabilized patients, and coordinated with specialists for advanced treatment.

University lecturer of occupational health and toxicology (2012 – 2020)

• University Lecturer of occupational health at Al-Quds University for Master students of public health.

• University Lecturer of occupational toxicology at Islamic university of Gaza for Master students of health sciences.

Pediatric General Practitioner, Nassr Pediatric Hospital (1996 – 2012)

• Provided routine medical examinations, and developmental assessments for children from infancy to adolescence.

• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated common pediatric conditions such as infections, allergies, asthma, and gastrointestinal disorders.

• Responded to pediatric emergencies, referring severe cases to pediatric specialists or intensive care units (PICU/NICU) when necessary.

• Advised parents on nutrition, growth, behavioral concerns, and preventive health measures.

• Monitored and managed long-term conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, and congenital disorders.

Internship & Early Career

• Volunteer Doctor, NICU, Shifa Hospital, Gaza 1995 – 1996

• Internship Doctor, Al-Makassed Islamic Hospital, Jerusalem 1994 – 1995 EDUCATION

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Dagestan State Medical Academy, Russia 1988 – 1994

• PhD in Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan 2008 – 2012. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

• Pediatric Training Program, Vienna General Hospital, Austria 1997 – 1998 (10-month program)

• Clinical Technology Improvement for Palestine, Kitakyushu City, Japan 2002 (4-month program)

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• General Practitioner License (No.101/9192/G), PMOH – Licensed for General Medical Practice.

• Healthcare Professional Registration Certificate, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) – Certified General Practitioner.

LANGUAGES

• Arabic: Native proficiency

• Russian: Fluent

• English: Fluent

• German: Basic proficiency

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• General practice and family medicine

• Occupational and environmental health

• Pediatric intensive and neonatal care

• Emergency and critical care

• Public health and medical relief

• Multilingual communication

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