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Anita  Lagocka-Poplawska

Anita Lagocka-Poplawska

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Experienced Ophtalmologist with 15 years of experience in delivering exceptional eye care to diverse patient populations. Proficient in modern diagnostic and treatment techniques, including advanced surgical procedure in laser refractive surgery. Actively engaged in continuing education and professional development to stay current in the ever-evolving field of ophthalmology and improve patient experience within private and public sector medical care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certification

Work history

Ophtalmologist, Laser Refractive Surgeon

Eye Health Care Optegra
Warsaw, Poland
02.2019 - 06.2023
  • Interviewed patients before, during and after procedures to maintain current knowledge of relevant conditions.
  • Set up and operated special medical equipment and apparatus for different refractive procedures.
  • Ordered and executed tests, analyses and diagnostic images to guide diagnostics and treatment of different conditions ( ICL, cataract, glaucoma, degeneration of the retina, keratoconus-CXL procedure).
  • Perform advanced laser refractive surgeries (PRK, SBK, FemtoLASIK, SMILE, PRESBYOND, INTRACORE) ensuring precision and minimising patient discomfort.
  • Oversee pre-operative and post-operative care, optimising patients outcomes
  • Participate in clinical research projects.

Ophtalmologist

Medical Center Enelmed
Warsaw, Poland
07.2012 - 03.2022
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans for patients.
  • Investigated patient histories and goals to determine optimal care planning.
  • Conduct examination, diagnose and manage glaucoma, cataract and degeneration retina patients.
  • Prescribed and administered topical and systemic medications to treat conditions and manage pain.
  • Diagnosed or treated injuries and diseases of eye and eye structures.
  • Diagnosed and treated corneal, scleral, conjunctival and eyelid maladies.

Opthalmologist, Laser Reftactive Surgeon

Nowy Wzrok Eye Center
Warsaw, Poland
05.2011 - 12.2015
  • Applied sound clinical knowledge and judgement to address surgical complexities and complications.
  • Requested surgical instruments, fluids and blood products to promote efficient workflow.
  • Demonstrated exceptional hand-eye coordination, dexterity and visual-spatial awareness in all refractive surgical procedures.
  • Worked with treatment team and nurses to verify patient readiness for surgical procedures.
  • Communicated surgical plans and risks to support informed consent.
  • Communicated effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives and colleagues to optimise care.

Ophtalmologist

Military Institute of Medicine
Warsaw, Poland
12.2008 - 12.2015
  • Managed ophthalmic conditions, taking into account both medical and psychological aspects of patient care.
  • Performed, ordered and interpreted results of diagnostic and clinical tests.
  • Assessed and examined patients to develop accurate diagnoses.
  • Diagnosed or treated injuries and diseases of eye and eye structures.
  • Instructed residents, interns and other opthalmological trainees in treatment and scientific theory.
  • Carried out eye surgery using operating microscopes to perform small incision surgery and laser surgery.
  • Performed laser-based procedures to alter, remove and reshape ocular tissue.
  • Diagnosed and treated corneal, scleral, conjunctival and eyelid maladies.
  • Conducted clinical and lab-based research into various areas of ophthalmology.

Education

Doctor of Medicine - Faculty of Mediccine

Medical Academy
Wroclaw, Poland
10.1995 - 07.2001

Postgraduate Degree - General medicine

Clinical Hospital
Rzeszow, Poland
09.2001 - 03.2003

Residency in Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Military Institute of Medicine
Warsaw, Poland
10.2003 - 11.2008

Skills

  • Ocular health expert
  • Clinical practice-diagnosing and treating eye conditions
  • Ophthalmic surgery (corneal and refractive surgery, CXL)
  • Follow-up care
  • Presbyopia knowledge
  • Cataract, glaucoma and retinal management
  • Exellent communication and interpersonal skills

Languages

English
Fluent
Polish
Native

Affiliations


  • The Polish Ophthalmological Society
  • The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surggeons

Certification

  • Laser refractive surgery ( CustomLASIK, FemtoLASIK, Epi-LASIK, PresbyLasik) AMO/Stanford University- Training - 2006
  • Cataract and refractive surgery, Vissum Instituto Oftalmologico de Alicante- Traininig -2009
  • Certified Forefront Refractive Surgery: LASIK, Presbyopia Correction & SMILE, London Vision Clinic - 2020

Timeline

Ophtalmologist, Laser Refractive Surgeon

Eye Health Care Optegra
02.2019 - 06.2023

Ophtalmologist

Medical Center Enelmed
07.2012 - 03.2022

Opthalmologist, Laser Reftactive Surgeon

Nowy Wzrok Eye Center
05.2011 - 12.2015

Ophtalmologist

Military Institute of Medicine
12.2008 - 12.2015

Residency in Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Military Institute of Medicine
10.2003 - 11.2008

Postgraduate Degree - General medicine

Clinical Hospital
09.2001 - 03.2003

Doctor of Medicine - Faculty of Mediccine

Medical Academy
10.1995 - 07.2001
Anita Lagocka-Poplawska