Dr. Desalew Getahun Ayalew
Ajman
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Physician with 9+ years of clinical expertise in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine. Earned an MD (2016), completed 3-year Internal Medicine residency (2021), and a Critical Care Medicine fellowship (2022). Licensed in the UAE (MOH, DOH, DHA) and proficient in managing acutely ill patients across ICU, ER, and inpatient settings, with advanced skills in life-saving procedures including endotracheal intubation, central line placement, and bedside ultrasound. Seeking a General Practitioner role in Emergency, Inpatient, or Outpatient care to leverage clinical expertise and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General practitioner
Tahani medical center
Ajman
11.2024 - Current
- Perform physical examinations, medical history reviews, and diagnostic tests to identify potential health concerns
- Managed 150+ outpatient consultations weekly for acute and chronic conditions. (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma).
- Managed 5-10 emergency cases daily (trauma, seizure, sepsis, anaphylaxis, hypotension) with timely interventions and refer for higher setup if needed.
- Developed treatment plans combining medications, therapies, and lifestyle modifications with good client satisfaction
- Prescribed and monitored medications for pediatric and adult patients with acute and chronic conditions
- Delivered preventive care (vaccinations, screenings, wellness check-ups improving patient compliance and health outcomes).
- Performed minor surgical procedures and wound management with precision, maintaining sterility protocols and achieving optimal patient recovery outcomes.
- Provide patient counseling on nutrition, exercise, and stress management to support long-term health.
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation to enhance care continuity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
Gondar University Hospital
Gondar
01.2021 - Current
- Managed acute and chronic diseases across general, family, internal, and emergency medicine for 200+ patients weekly in outpatient, inpatient, ICU, and ER settings
- Conducted rapid assessments, triage, stabilization, and resuscitation protocols, improving patient survival rates
- Stabilized life-threatening emergency cases, performing rapid interventions and coordinating with specialized medical teams
- Delivered critical care to 10+ ICU patients daily, improving recovery time by 20% through optimized treatment protocols
- Performed 500+ critical care procedures, including mechanical intubation, central/arterial line placement, and needle thoracotomy
- Applied advanced diagnostics (ECG, ultrasound, FAST, POCUS, bedside echocardiography) for timely and accurate clinical decisions
- Developed personalized treatment plans integrating medications, therapies, and lifestyle modifications, improving patient compliance by 20–25%
- Provided preventive care services (vaccinations, screenings, wellness check-ups), enhancing long-term patient outcomes
- Managed patients with hypertension, diabetes, anticoagulation therapy, epilepsy, and renal dysfunction, optimizing chronic disease management
- Served as Clinical Coordinator of Internal Medicine, overseeing ICU operations, scheduling, and interdisciplinary collaboration, increasing operational efficiency
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation to ensure continuity of care and compliance with medical standards
INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENT
Gondar University Hospital
Gondar
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Completed a 3-year Internal Medicine residency with focused training in ICU, Emergency, and Inpatient care, including clinical attachment in cardiology, hematology, neurology and GI…
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Gondar University Hospital
Gondar
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Worked for one year as a General Practitioner in Internal Medicine, serving as the primary physician in the medical emergency department, managing acutely ill and critically sick patients
Paid Internship
Gondar University Hospital
Gondar
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Rotation in OB-GYN, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Pediatrics.
Education
Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine -
Addis Ababa University
01.2022
Internal Medicine Residency -
University of Gondar
01.2021
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Gondar
01.2016
Skills
- Outpatient consultations
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive care
- Patient counseling
- ACLS
- ATLS
- Airway management
- Life-threatening case stabilization
- Resuscitation
- ICU/ER patient management
- Endotracheal intubation
- Central/arterial line placement
- Needle thoracotomy
- Minor surgical procedures
- Bedside ultrasound
- ECG interpretation
- Doppler vascular studies
- Abdominopelvic ultrasound
- FAST
- POCUS
- Echocardiography
- Clinical coordination
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- EMR management
- Accurate medical recordkeeping
- Compliance with clinical standards
Affiliations
- Ethiopian Medical Association, EMA
- Ethiopian Society of Internal Medicine, ESIM
Certification
- DHA/MOH General Practitioner License, UAE
- ACLS, BLS, PALS Certification, American Heart Association
- USMLE STEP 1 & 2, ECFMG, USA
Skills
Outpatient consultations, Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, renal dysfunction), Preventive care, Patient counseling, ACLS, ATLS, Airway management, Life-threatening case stabilization, Resuscitation, ICU/ER patient management, Endotracheal intubation, Central/arterial line placement, Needle thoracotomy, Minor surgical procedures, Bedside ultrasound, ECG interpretation, Doppler vascular studies, Abdominopelvic ultrasound, FAST, POCUS, Echocardiography, Clinical coordination, Excellent communication, Team collaboration, EMR management, Accurate medical recordkeeping, Compliance with clinical standards
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ethiopian
Languages
- English, Advanced
- Amharic, Mother Tongue
- Arabic, Basic
Publications
9 lists of publications, https://www.linkedin.com/in/desalew-getahun-0a2851285
References
Will be provided as per request
Leadership Experience
- Chief Resident, 01/01/19 - 12/31/20
- Clinical Coordinator of Internal Medicine Department, 07/01/23 - Present
- Executive Member, Ethiopian Medical Association, 02/01/24 - Present
Timeline
General practitioner
Tahani medical center
11.2024 - Current
INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
Gondar University Hospital
01.2021 - Current
INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENT
Gondar University Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2021
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Gondar University Hospital
10.2016 - 11.2017
Paid Internship
Gondar University Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine -
Addis Ababa University
Internal Medicine Residency -
University of Gondar
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Gondar