Dr Zeeshan Afzal
Summary
Skilled physician with extensive experience of treating patients with acute & chronic cardiovascular concerns. Well versed in emergency cardiac care protocols. Background experience includes inpatient, outpatient & clinic-based care of individuals with interventional cardiac concerns i-e performing & interpreting various cardiac tests & procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Officer
DISTRICT HEADQUARTER HOSPITAL
01.2024 - Current
- Provided timely follow-up care for post-surgical or hospitalized patients, monitoring progress closely and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Enhanced the quality of patient care by regularly updating knowledge on medical advancements and best practices.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Collaborated closely with paramedics to assist in life-saving procedures such as IV insertion, endotracheal intubation, and medication administration.
- Assisted in stabilizing patients for transport to hospitals, ensuring continuity of care during critical situations.
Research Medical Officer
CENTRE FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
05.2022 - Current
- Streamlined data collection processes.
- Improved team communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and medical records
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential information.
Resident Cardiologist
HAYATABAD MEDICAL COMPLEX
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Cardiology in-patient unit
- Cardiology out-patient unit
- Echocardiography rotation
- Emergency critical care rotation
- Cardiac surgery rotation
- Cardiac catheterization unit
- Pediatrics cardiology rotation
- Electrophysiology rotation
- ETT Lab rotation
- CCU rotation
- CT Angio rotation
- Nuclear cardiology rotation
Resident Physician
KHYBER TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2019 - 12.2020
- General Medicine ward
- Cardiology unit rotation
- Nephrology unit rotation
- Pulmonology unit rotation
- Neurology unit rotation
Medical Officer
NORTHWEST GENERAL HOSPITAL
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Taking history and Examining patients.
- Pre-OP preparation & Post-OP care of patients.
- Operative assistance in surgeries.
- Discharging the patients on home medications.
Demonstrator
REHMAN MEDICAL COLLEGE
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Teaching General & Clinical Biochemistry to undergraduate students
- Planning and preparation of course syllabus and lectures.
- Assignment of reasonable homework according to institute rules.
House Officer
KHYBER TEACHING HOSPITAL
08.2017 - 07.2018
- History and Examination of patients, making clinical diagnosis with laboratory confirmation and management of those patients
- IV cannulation & administration of IV medications
- Venous & arterial blood sampling
- Passing NG Tubes and Catheters
- Lumbar puncture, pleural, Pericardial & Ascetic Tap
- Assisted surgeries i-e: Appendectomies & cholecystectomies etc
Education
Fcps-1, IMM/Mcps, Fcps-2 -
COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS PAKISTAN
12.2023
Mrcp-1 & Mrcp-2 - General Medicine
ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS UNITED KINGDOM
London11.2021
Mbbs -
KHYBER MEDICAL COLLEGE
Peshawar01.2016
Higher & Secondary School Certificate -
ISLAMIA COLLEGE
Peshawar01.2011
Secondary School Certificate -
PESHAWAR MODEL SCHOOL
Mardan01.2009
Skills
- Performing & interpreting cardiac test i-e EKG, Echocardiography, Holter, CT- Angiography & CMR
- Cardiac procedures i-e CVP line, TPM, Radial/Femoral Sheaths, Angiography & Angioplasty
- Critical, intensive & palliative care
- BLS & ACLS
- Well oriented with basic research skills
- Good Presentation & group learning skills
- Well-versed with using MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Certification
- Acute & critical life support (ACLS)training certificate, 2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training certificate, 2021
- Research methodology, biostatistics & dissertation writing, 2020
- Introduction to computer & internet, 2020
- Communication Skills,2020
- Certificate of Commendation by KTH/MTI & Dept. of Medicine & Infection Control & Covid-19 Technical Policy Committee
- Appreciation Certificate by Social Welfare Society, KMC, 2016
- Certificate of Appreciation for organizing free medical camp in Daunga Gali, Pakistan 2015.
- Appreciation Certificate of being chief organizer in pashto day, Literary Society 2014
- Certificate of acknowledgment for participation in World Aids Day Awareness Campaign 2014.
- Certificate of Appreciation for medical camp in Nowshehra, Pakistan 2014.
- Recipient of Naway Sahar laptop for outstanding performance in medical College.
- Certificate of Excellence for 7th position in Pre Medical, 2009.
- Certificate of Excellence for 1st position in Class, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
Research
- [2024] The effect of colchicine on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with chronic coronary disease in KP, A randomized controlled double-blinded trial, HMC, Peshawar (In process)
- [2023] Accuracy of EPSS on advanced echocardiography in determining severity of heart family taking Simpson method as gold standard. HMC,Peshawar (not published yet)
- [2023] Effect of high-intensity atorvastatin on the prevalence of no-reflow phenomenon in patient undergoing primary PCI, A cross-sectional study, HMC,Peshawar
- [2022] Frequency of ventricular septal rupture as a complication of acute st-elevation myocardial infarction in patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital,HMC,Peshawar
- [2021] Diagnostic accuracy of Advance Echo in determining Myocardial Viability taking Cardiac MRI as Gold Standard, HMC, Peshawar
- [2018] Dengue and its current outbreaks in the light of Global Warming , Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar
- [2015] KAP study of the general public about vector-borne diseases relating to the common health problem
Activities
- LITERARY SOCIETY, PRESIDENT DRAMATICS CLUB, 2015-16
- LITERARY SOCIETY, SENIOR EDITOR ENGLISH, 2015-16
- SOCIAL WELFARE SOCIETY, MEMBER, 2012-16
- LITERARY SOCIETY, MEMBER DRAMATICS CLUB, 2012-16
- LITERARY SOCIETY, MEMBER CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SECTION, 20-16
Timeline
Medical Officer
DISTRICT HEADQUARTER HOSPITAL
01.2024 - Current
Research Medical Officer
CENTRE FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
05.2022 - Current
Resident Cardiologist
HAYATABAD MEDICAL COMPLEX
01.2021 - 12.2023
Medical Officer
NORTHWEST GENERAL HOSPITAL
05.2019 - 12.2019
Resident Physician
KHYBER TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2019 - 12.2020
Demonstrator
REHMAN MEDICAL COLLEGE
10.2018 - 04.2019
House Officer
KHYBER TEACHING HOSPITAL
08.2017 - 07.2018
Fcps-1, IMM/Mcps, Fcps-2 -
COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS PAKISTAN
Mrcp-1 & Mrcp-2 - General Medicine
ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS UNITED KINGDOM
Mbbs -
KHYBER MEDICAL COLLEGE
Higher & Secondary School Certificate -
ISLAMIA COLLEGE
Secondary School Certificate -
PESHAWAR MODEL SCHOOL
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