MAHESH RAMA VARMA
Dubai,UAE
Summary
I am fully committed to my work as a Gastroenterologist with proven leadership and organisational skills and communication abilities.
Dedicated Gastroenterologist with 17 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Fluent in English,Hindi,Malayalam,Tamil and working knowledge of Arabic.
More of person who likes to take on responsibilities and commit to them in the best way possible.
I am a strong believer that a team is never stronger than its weakest link,hence teaching and empowering the team members will help the team grow stronger.
I recognize that being humble as the most virtuous quality in a person who carries responsibility with him.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CONSULTANT GASTROENTEROLOGIST AND HOD
NMC ROYAL HOSPITAL DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK,DUBAI
Dubai, UAE
06.2014 - Current
- Was the second doctor to join the hospital in 2014
- Was the first Gastroenterologist to join NMC Royal Hospital DIP
- Has been the Head of the Department ever since
- I have been instrumental in setting up the Gastroenterology department from Procuring the endoscopes,to where currently we have 4 gastroenterologists with a full array of services under one roof Including Upper and Lower endoscopies,ERCP,EUS,manometry and pH Metry,Breath tests
- Performed Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient flow including Upper endoscopy,Colonoscopies and ERCP's and Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Developed appropriate resources to meet needs of diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing.
- Displayed proactiveness to better the hospital and the Gastro Department.
- Has been a member of Tumour board,Quality and Patient safety committee,Medical Records committee
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GASTROENTEROLOGY
PARIYARAM MEDICAL COLLLEGE
KANNUR, INDIA
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Continued personal professional development by attending CME's and training, optimising knowledge to enhance clinical and academic skills
- Performed Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient flow including Upper endoscopy,Colonoscopies and ERCP's and Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Tutored students in Gastroenterology
- Organized Mid term ISGK Chapter in Kannur in 2012
- Helped students to achieve target grades through continuous curricular support and motivation.
- Reported on students' progress, achievements and behaviour.
- Developed multidisciplinary approaches to education, ensuring high-quality teaching, research and student experiences.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to Gastroenterology
- Participated in meetings, conferences and workshops to establish rapport with teachers,peers and staff.
- Maintained good knowledge of current topics to provide helpful, informative student guidance.
- Partnered with department faculty to elevate profile and attract more qualified students.
CONSULTANT GASTROENTEROLOGIST
THALASSERY COOPERATIVE HOSPITAL
KANNUR, INDIA
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Performed Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient flow including Upper endoscopy,Colonoscopies and ERCP's and Endoscopic Ultrasound
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GASTROENTEROLOGY
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE
ALAPPUZHA, INDIA
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Tutored students in Internal medicine and Gastroenterology
- Performed Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient flow including Upper endoscopy,Colonoscopies and ERCP's
- Reported on students' progress, achievements and behaviour.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to Gastroenterology
Education
Doctor of Medicine - MD(INTERNAL MEDICINE)
JIPMER,PONDICHERRY
INDIA 04.2001 - 03.2004
Doctor of Medicine - DM (GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY)
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE,TRIVANDRUM
INDIA 09.2007 - 08.2010
REGISTRAR - GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
SGPGI LUCKNOW
INDIA 09.2010 - 01.2011
Skills
- Set up the Gastroenterology Department in my current place of work in 2014,where I was the first and only Gastroenterologist
- Privileged to be the Head of the Department of Gastroenterology in NMC Royal Hospital DIP from 2014 to present(We are a team of four Gastroenterologist currently)
- Running Daily Outpatient Clinics
- Managing Gastrointestinal emergencies(Bleeders,Cholangitis,Pancreatitis)
- Received certificate of appreciation from the Dubai Health Authority for 'Management of Acute Pancreatitis'
- Doing Interventional and Diagnostic procedures daily
- Have performed more than 5000 Diagnostic and Therapeutic upper endoscopies and Colonoscopies in the last 10 years at my current place of work(Including Polypectomies,EMR,Variceal banding and Variceal Glue injection)
- Have performed about 550 ERCP's and about 50 Endoscopic ultrasounds in the last 10 years at my current place of work
- Performed about 100 percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomies
- Have done about 10 liver biopsies
- Knowledge to interpret and manage 24 hr pH Metry and Manometry studies
- Knowledge to Interpret and manage Liver elastography(Fibroscan)
- Safety-conscious
- Record-keeping(Currently I am a member of Medical Records Committee)
- Motivation techniques to help patients solve their emotional and physical challenges
- Leadership qualities as demonstrated where I was fortunate enough to form a Highly efficient team of Gastroenterologists in NMC Hospital DIP
- Problem-solving which includes personal and professional among my peers and patients
- Team building skills as the present Department of Gastroenterology in NMC Hospital DIP is a proof
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Affiliations
- Reading,Music and Sports
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CONSULTANT GASTROENTEROLOGIST AND HOD
NMC ROYAL HOSPITAL DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK,DUBAI
06.2014 - Current
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GASTROENTEROLOGY
PARIYARAM MEDICAL COLLLEGE
01.2011 - 12.2013
CONSULTANT GASTROENTEROLOGIST
THALASSERY COOPERATIVE HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 12.2013
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GASTROENTEROLOGY
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE
09.2010 - 10.2011
REGISTRAR - GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
SGPGI LUCKNOW
09.2010 - 01.2011
Doctor of Medicine - DM (GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY)
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE,TRIVANDRUM
09.2007 - 08.2010
Doctor of Medicine - MD(INTERNAL MEDICINE)
JIPMER,PONDICHERRY
04.2001 - 03.2004
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