Years of professional experience
Hi, I’m
Dr. Zahra ARSALAN
Ophthalmologist +923364867661
ISLAMABAD ,Pakistan
Summary
- An Eye Specialist offering 7 years of comprehensive full time professional experience in management of Ophthalmology patients. Knowledgeable clinical professional possessing excellent problem solving and ophthalmological skills and committed to contribute professional skills, management processes and expertise to bring positive and noticeable improvements to healthcare .
- An energetic, dedicated and a progressive learner. A team member with logical problem solving and analytical skills paired with strong knowledge of ophthalmic tools and methodologies with excellent professional work ethic.
Overview
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Work History
Alshifa trust eye HospitalRawalpindi, PK
Registrar Eye Specialist
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Working as Senior registrar/ Eye specialist Alshifa Trust Eye
- Participate in ongoing training and compliance activities.
- Maintain positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identify areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Perform on average 12 ophthalmic surgeries / operations per week skillfully with safety standards.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Audit surgeries and outdoor management to improve outcomes of procedures .
- Participate in clinical ophthalmological conferences and journal club discussions to broaden knowledge base , evaluate protocols and improve professionally
- Participate in improving training modules for residents and junior staff
- Set specific goals for achieving objective outcomes to measure progress .
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase revenue by mandated 25%'
Alshifa Trust Eye HospitalRawalpindi, Pakistan
Júnior Registrar Ophthalmology
03.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Managed outpatients and ophthalmic surgeries sessions and also participated in all prescribed academic activities
- Performed surgeries independently and supervised and also assisted juniors in carrying out surgical procedures .
- Offered front-facing, enthusiastic approach to customer service, resolving complaints and directing pressing matters to supervisor or most-appropriate party.
- Adhered to established policies and operating procedures .
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Utilized reporting system to print patient charts, labels and future appointments report.
- Improved quality measurement and risk score accuracy .
Ishaq Eye HospitalRawalpindi, Pakistan
Ophthalmic Assistant
12.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Record patient history and contributory information about related family medical conditions, past ocular history and previous surgical procedures.
- Check vision fields, refraction and other vision markers before patient met with ophthalmologist.
- Dilate patients' pupils and administer prescribed treatments.
- Test patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
- Document present problems, current medicines and vital stats.
- Administer ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Advise patients on ocular medications, dressings and contact lenses.
- Attend patients with refractions, glaucoma, diabetic and hypertensive oculopathies and eye injuries.
- Analyze test results and contributed to diagnostic discussions.
- Participate in surgical sessions of cataract surgery, eye trauma, intra-ocular injections, glaucoma, strabismus surgery and oculoplastic interventions.
- Perform cataract surgeries, ocular trauma surgeries, intraocular injections, extracapsular lens extraction and enucleation.
- Conduct follow-ups with patients to evaluate progress, promote continuity of care and improve health outcomes along with maintenance of records.
Armed Forces Institute of OpthalmologyRawalpindi, Pakistan
Ophthalmology Resident
07.2016 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Accredited institution by College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
- Completed specialist resident / trainee ophthalmology training in Ophthalmology
- Took appropriate histories, performed requisite physical examinations and justified ordering and interpretation of tests and investigations cost effectively .
- Documented concise and accurate histories, prescriptions, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Appropriately diagnosed and rule out contending conditions and managed presenting eye problems with proper application of requisite knowledge and skills to think critically and solve problems.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their attendants with empathy and compassion, in interviewing, counseling, breaking bad news, behavioral modification
- shared decision making empathetically recognizing impact of condition on patients and their families.
- Collaborated with seniors, peers, juniors, learners and other health professionals.
- Demonstrated risk analysis and emphasis on eye diseases prevention and ensured patient safety and managed emergencies related to specialty.
- Academically presented in clinics, journal clubs, rounds and conferences.
- Performed independent research and her two original research works were published.
- Attended complex cases of patients of hypertensive oculopathies, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, eye injuries and glaucoma.
- Carried out comprehensive ocular-visual assessment of refraction, orthoptics, binocular vision and strabismus and also included prescription of corrective lenses for myopia, hypermetropia and presbyopia etc.
- Assisted in complex surgical interventions carried out at AFIO for Cataract, Cornea diseases and injuries, Glaucoma, Neuro ophthalmological cases, Pediatric and Adult Strabismus, Oculoplastic, and diseases of Retina and Uveitis.
- Carried out basic eye interventional procedures like cataract surgery, intra ocular injections, iridectomies, extraocular lens removal, enucleations and ocular trauma, under supervision as well as independently.
- Worked as team member and also lead at appropriate level with poise and confidence.
- Achieved all resident landmarks successfully at end of residency and passed professional exit exam.
Combined Military HospitalMultan , Pakistan
Intern Doctor
01.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Took histories, made provisional diagnosis and carried out management as finalized by the consultant .
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
- Prepared patients for specific treatments.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information and statutes for data security.
- Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care.
- Assessed notes by nursing staff for accuracy, completion, services rendered and patient responses.
- Facilitated patient check-ins and check-outs and follow ups..
- Examined patients and recorded medical histories to use in health assessments and help determine conditions.
- Provided health education to patients, families and colleagues and advised patients about diet, hygiene and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and prevent disease..
- Consulted with specialists and referred patients for more advanced support based on individual needs.
- Maintained accurate and thorough patient charts in accordance with legal and clinical standards.
- Implemented treatment plans for disorders, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.
- Recorded updated patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Education
Royal College of Physicians And Surgeons, Glasgow
MRCS Glasgow Ophthalmology from Opthalmology
05.2023
College of Physicians And Surgeons.Pakistan, Karachi
FCPS Ophthalmology from Opthalmology
09.2022
College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan , Karachi
IMM (MCPS) Ophthalmology from Opthalmology
02.2019
Army Medical College Under National University of Scienceand Technology (NUST), Rawalpindi
M.B.B.S from Bachelor of Medicine /Bachelor of Surgery
12.2014
Federal Board - Fazaia College For Girls, Lahore
High School Diploma
06.2009
Army Public Girls College, Peshawar
Secondary School Certification
07.2007
Skills
- General Ophthalmologist
- Dedicated professional
- Punctual and trustworthy
- Methodical Approach
- Dexterous eye surgeon
- Continuous learner and team worker
- Honest and upright
Accomplishments
- Poster Presentation
- Knowledge attitude and practice regarding folic acid among women patients visiting Military Hospital and Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi”. Presented in Army Medical College 2013
- Publications: Effectiveness of subconjunctival Bevacizumab after pterygium excision at Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology” published Oct 2021.
- Effectiveness of steroids vs immunomodulators in treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. A study at AFIO.” Published in Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal Dec 2021.
- Participation in clinical conferences Actively participated in regular clinical pathological conferences in AFIO and presented many topics and cases for discussion in these meetings
- Read research papers on various topics in journal clubs
- Research work done .Research for original article; Effectiveness of subconjunctival Bevacizumab after pterygium excision at Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology”
- Research for original article; Effectiveness of steroids vs immunomodulators in treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. A study at AFIO.”
- Participation in Teaching and training. Was actively engaged in training of undergraduate students as clinical tutor of fourth and final year of Army Medical College students, junior residents and rotational house officers etc
- Was a member of teaching faculty of Army Medical College as clinical coordinator and tutor (2017-2020)
- Professional proficiency: Fully trained resident in ophthalmology with 4 years of fully supervised training under professors of ophthalmology completed at level 4 ophthalmology training institute of Pakistan army (AFIO)
- Independently manage heavy OPDs
- Experienced in ophthalmic investigations like HESS charting, OCT,
- FFA, ophthalmic USG, biometry
- Proficient in use of ophthalmological equipments and instrumentation
- (PRP, YAG capsulotomies, laser iridotomies / YAG PI)
- Independently perform surgeries like Pterygium surgery, Evisceration,
- Enucleations, tarsorrhaphy, extracapsular cataract extraction, phaco, corneal repairs, lid repairs, chalazion surgery, biopsies, endoscopic DCRs, lateral tarsal strip procedure, EUAs of pediatric patients, horizontal squint surgery, emergency ophthalmic trauma
- Future aspirations: To continually improve my skills as an ophthalmologist. Keep myself abreast with the art and advances in ophthalmology. Unconditionally deliver my professional services to the best of my abilities to the patients under my care with empathy in the best opthalmology institutes of Canada
- Areas of strength:
- Honesty.
- Patient priority
- Hard working and responsible
- Professional dexterity with ethics
- Punctuality
- Team work
Interests
Reading books
Watching profession related programs
family time with my son.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Punjabi
Intermediate
B1
contact
+923364867661
drzahraeye41@gmail.com
Timeline
Registrar Eye Specialist
Alshifa trust eye Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Júnior Registrar Ophthalmology
Alshifa Trust Eye Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2022
Ophthalmic Assistant
Ishaq Eye Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2021
Ophthalmology Resident
Armed Forces Institute of Opthalmology
07.2016 - 11.2020
Intern Doctor
Combined Military Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Royal College of Physicians And Surgeons
MRCS Glasgow Ophthalmology from Opthalmology
College of Physicians And Surgeons.Pakistan
FCPS Ophthalmology from Opthalmology
College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan
IMM (MCPS) Ophthalmology from Opthalmology
Army Medical College Under National University of Scienceand Technology (NUST)
M.B.B.S from Bachelor of Medicine /Bachelor of Surgery
Federal Board - Fazaia College For Girls
High School Diploma
Army Public Girls College
Secondary School Certification
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