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Certification
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Ravi Vishandas

Ravi Vishandas

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Experienced General Practitioner with over 10 years in comprehensive primary healthcare, specialising in outpatient and family medicine. Holds postgraduate qualifications in Family Medicine, Cardiology, and Public Health, with expertise in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions. Focused on delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team to enhance healthcare quality and innovation.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

General practitioner

Lifecare Hospital Mussafah
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2024.09 - Current

Provided comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients of all age groups, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions. Conducted outpatient consultations, performed routine health assessments, managed preventive care, and promoted patient education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policies and Department of Health, Abu Dhabi Guidelines.

Ensured continuous care with regular follow-up appointments.

Delivered high standard of care for optimal patient outcomes.

Kept abreast with latest medical advancements through continued professional development courses-ensured up-to-date practice standards.

General practitioner

Shifa Medicare Center
Karachi, Pakistan
2013.11 - 2024.09

As a General Practitioner at Shifa medicare Centre I have Provided comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients of all age groups in an outpatient medical centre. Evaluated, diagnosed, and managed diverse acute and chronic medical conditions, performed routine examinations, treated minor injuries and common illnesses, prescribed medications, and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic investigations, ensuring comprehensive patient care. Counselled patients on preventive healthcare, vaccination, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices, directing patients to higher-level healthcare facilities for further treatment when necessary, promoting overall health and well-being. Maintained accurate medical records and delivered quality patient care in accordance with clinical standards, contributing to effective healthcare delivery.

Participated in community outreach programmes, heightened public knowledge on prevalent health issues.

Conducted thorough physical examinations to detect early stages of disease.

Ensured continuous care with regular follow-up appointments.

Research Assistant

University of Western Sydney
2013.04 - 2013.09
  • Conducted background data searches for clinical trial research proposals, ensuring thorough preparation and accuracy. Contributed insights during research discussions and collaborated with team to synthesise findings for multiple articles. Enhanced research skills through hands-on experience, improving ability to conduct meaningful research.
  • Managed lab inventory effectively, reduced unnecessary expenditure on supplies.
  • Bolstered study credibility, ensured data accuracy through rigorous checks.
  • Streamlined workflow with efficient time-management skills.

Education

MRCGP [INT] - Family Medicine

Royal College of General Practitioner
United Kingdom
2023.03 - 2023.03

Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons (MCPS) - Family Medicine

College of Physician and Surgeons Pakistan
Pakistan
2022.02 - 2022.02

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health

University of Western Sydney/ Western Sydney University
Australia
2012.07 - 2013.09

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) - Medicine and Surgery

Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
Jamshoro, Pakistan
2004.12 - 2010.12

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Family planning advice
  • Preventative healthcare promotion
  • Public health training
  • NHS processes familiarity
  • Family medicine education
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Research proposal development

Certification

  • Diabetes Course Certificate by BMJ, RCP-UK.
  • Internal Medicine Course Certificate AKUH.
  • Nephrology Course Certificate, AKUH.
  • Critical and Covid Care Certificate AKUH.
  • Neurology Course Certificate, AKUH.
  • Basic Life Support by American heart Association (2016, 2022, 2024)
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support by American Heart Association (2016, 2024)

Languages

English - Upper intermediate
Urdu - Upper intermediate
Hindi - Upper intermediate
Sindhi - Upper intermediate
Arabic - Beginner

Affiliations

  • Faculty member as Assistant Professor of Family medicine (online partime teaching) at the central institute of Family Medicine-Pakistan

Software

  • Microsoft Office
  • HMIS
  • SAP

Timeline

General practitioner

Lifecare Hospital Mussafah
2024.09 - Current

MRCGP [INT] - Family Medicine

Royal College of General Practitioner
2023.03 - 2023.03

Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons (MCPS) - Family Medicine

College of Physician and Surgeons Pakistan
2022.02 - 2022.02

General practitioner

Shifa Medicare Center
2013.11 - 2024.09

Research Assistant

University of Western Sydney
2013.04 - 2013.09

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health

University of Western Sydney/ Western Sydney University
2012.07 - 2013.09

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) - Medicine and Surgery

Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
2004.12 - 2010.12
Ravi Vishandas