Saima Asrar
Dubai
Summary
Experienced General Surgeon with 15+ years of experience in General and Laparoscopic Surgery with a strong track record of success in treating surgical diseases and advanced conditions. Proactive and High-performing professional committed to achieving the best possible outcome for each and every patient. Strong understanding of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in surgical health care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist General Surgeon
Burjeel Speciality Hospital
Sharjah
01.2024 - Current
- Provided a range of surgical interventions such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendicectomy, hernia repair and gastrectomy.
- Collaborated with anesthetists and nurses before, during and after surgical procedures for comprehensive care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in developing individualized patient care plans.
General Surgeon
Zulekha Hospital
Sharjah
05.2019 - 11.2023
- Command knowledge of a diverse range of surgical procedures appropriate to emergency response, trauma surgery.
- Perform a range of minor and major surgical procedures including laparoscopic, open surgeries.
- Communicate with patients and other medical professionals to create a treatment plan that includes preoperative preparations, surgical protocols, and postoperative care.
- Command knowledge of a diverse range of surgical procedures appropriate to emergency response, trauma surgery.
- Perform a range of minor and major surgical procedures including laparoscopic, open surgeries.
- Communicate with patients and other medical professionals to create a treatment plan that includes preoperative preparations, surgical protocols, and postoperative care.
Specialist General Surgeon
Al Sharq Hospital
Fujairah
09.2012 - 04.2019
- Evaluating patients and developing treatment plans
- Performing all minor and major open and laparoscopic surgeries.
- Assisting in other surgeries as needed
- Adhering to safety protocols and infection control procedures
- Evaluating patients and developing treatment plans.
- Performing all minor and major open and laparoscopic surgeries.
- Assisting in other surgeries as needed
- Adhering to safety protocols and infection control procedures
- Prescribe medications to prepare and treat surgical patients
Consultant Surgeon
Sind Government Hospital
Karachi
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Reporting Directly to Medical Superintendent (CEO) of hospital for 200 bed government hospital, I was the head of surgical department providing hospital, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation center, and nursing home services.
- Scope of the responsibilities include healthcare; supervise/teach rounds; teach clinics; supervise on call residents; and work with residents on surgical Residency programs.
- Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examination, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment including surgical operations both minor and major operations independently.
- Started first Laparoscopic surgery clinic at hospital, providing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and other surgeries on regular basis.
Surgical Resident
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Karachi
03.2003 - 06.2008
- Thoroughly assessed patients to determine medical condition and level of surgical risk
- Collaborated with nurses and anesthetics before, during and after surgical procedures for comprehensive care
- Post Graduate trainee for Orthopedic department, Neurosurgery Department, Urology, Plastic Surgery Department, Pediatric Surgery, Accident & Surgeries dept.
Internship Trainee
Civil Hospital
Karachi
12.1998 - 12.1999
Education
FCPS - General Surgery
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Karachi, Pakistan06.2008
MBBS - Medicine & Surgery
Dow University of Health Sciences
Karachi, Pakistan06.1998
HSSC -
Pakistan Islamia Higher Sec School
06.1992
Skills
- Surgical skills
- Operative techniques
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Diagnostic abilities
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Communication
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/10/74
- Nationality: Pakistani
Timeline
Specialist General Surgeon
Burjeel Speciality Hospital
01.2024 - Current
General Surgeon
Zulekha Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2023
Specialist General Surgeon
Al Sharq Hospital
09.2012 - 04.2019
Consultant Surgeon
Sind Government Hospital
01.2009 - 08.2012
Surgical Resident
College of Physicians and Surgeons
03.2003 - 06.2008
Internship Trainee
Civil Hospital
12.1998 - 12.1999
FCPS - General Surgery
College of Physicians and Surgeons
MBBS - Medicine & Surgery
Dow University of Health Sciences
HSSC -
Pakistan Islamia Higher Sec School