Mazhar Shahzad
M.B.B.S
Peshawar
Summary
Medical Doctor with experience in patient care and clinical practice. Experienced in managing General Surgery, Orthopedics, and Plastic Surgery patients, including pediatrics and NICU care. Well-versed in emergency medicine and collaborates with diverse teams for comprehensive and prompt treatment. Experienced in tutoring, mentoring and teaching medical students. Proficient in swift decision-making, early diagnosis, and interactions with patients, families and colleagues. Expert in MS Office, SPSS, and EMR systems. Committed to healthcare improvement through continued research and community initiatives
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Medical Officer Pediatrics
Mateen Medical Centre Peshawar
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed diverse pediatric patient cases, conducting meticulous assessments and formulating tailored treatment strategies
- Provided oversight for critically ill newborns in the NICU, including vigilant monitoring of vital signs, administration of medications, and swift response to urgent scenarios
- Collaborated seamlessly with consulting specialists to deliver holistic care for intricate pediatric cases, prioritizing comprehensive well-being
- Ensured precise documentation of patient advancements and treatment plans in medical records, upholding comprehensive and current patient histories for optimal care continuity
Medical Officer
ER at National Diagnostic Centre
Peshawar
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Adeptly triaged and diagnosed patients in critical and acute conditions in the Emergency Department
- Collaborated seamlessly with the interdisciplinary team and was able to manage various medical emergencies, ensuring effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues
- My quick decision-making, proficiency in diagnostics, and compassionate care collectively contributed to the seamless operation of the department
Medical Officer
Mercy Teaching Hospital
Peshawar
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Rotated through General Surgery, Orthopedics, and Plastic Surgery as an independent physician
- Guided new House Officers, taught final year medical students in groups
- Conducted patient histories, examinations, and reported to the attending physician
- Prepared pre-op patients, administered pre-op labs, explained procedures and risks
- Managed post-op patients, addressing complications (e.g., MI, DVT, PE, HTN, Fever)
- Covered Emergency Department during ER doctor shortage, diagnosed and referred pts
- Attended Morbidity & Mortality meetings, spoke to prevent repeat errors.
Junior Lecturer
Muhammad College of Medicine
Peshawar
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Taught classes of 150 students in the Forensic Medicine Department
- Organized engaging activities for students to allow them to take a more active role in their learning
- Took part in conducting annual exams for students
House Officer (Junior Doctor)
Kuwait Teaching Hospital, S
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Rotated through Medical, Emergency Medicine, and Surgery departments
- Performed solo surgeries, such as appendectomies
- Developed a variety of skills, such as history taking, performing physical examination, performing ABG’s, doing labs and other complex medical procedure
- Experienced in utilizing MS Office, SPSS, and EMR systems to enhance data management and analysis for improved patient care
- University Work Experience, Volunteered at Ob-Gyn clinic of Dr
- Hina Safdar, M.B.B.
Frontline doctor
Kuwait Teaching Hospital
Peshawar
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Volunteered to cover the COVID ICU at the start of the COVID pandemic
- Monitored patient vitals, took ABG’s, CXR’s, U/S’s
- Adjusted and monitored ventilator and CPAP settings for more critical patients
- Prepared and informed family members for bad news in uncertain times
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Took patient history and presented to senior physician
- Prepared patients for the labor suite and OR, depending on the case
- Kept record of patient charts and organized clinic files
Camp Volunteer
Al Khidmat Foundation Medical
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Participated in multiple medical camps during my second through fourth years in medical college
- Traveled to remote areas where healthcare is usually inaccessible, to serve the underprivileged population
- Provided health screenings, medical tests, and medicines to hundreds of patient per camp
- Projects:
- Fourth Year Community Medicine Project: Frequency of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in Three Tertiary Care Hospitals of Peshawar
- Worked on a team of 11 students; collected (and analyzed) data from over 250 people
- Wrote a research paper to present our findings at the Annual Research Conference hosted at Peshawar Medical College
- Won second place in the research competition held at the conference
Education
M.B.B.S( Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery) -
Peshawar Medical College
01.2014 - 04.2019
Higher Secondary Education (HSSC/F.Sc) - undefined
Islamia College
01.2011 - 04.2012
Skills
Clinical education
Patient Health Education
Records management
Case management
Patient care
Differential diagnosis
HIPAA
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Patient education and counseling
Relationship building and retention
Timeline
Medical Officer Pediatrics
Mateen Medical Centre Peshawar
04.2023 - 07.2023
Medical Officer
ER at National Diagnostic Centre
10.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Officer
Mercy Teaching Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2022
Junior Lecturer
Muhammad College of Medicine
07.2021 - 10.2021
Frontline doctor
Kuwait Teaching Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2020
House Officer (Junior Doctor)
Kuwait Teaching Hospital, S
01.2020 - 12.2020
01.2016 - 01.2019
Camp Volunteer
Al Khidmat Foundation Medical
08.2015 - 01.2018
M.B.B.S( Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery) -
Peshawar Medical College
01.2014 - 04.2019
Higher Secondary Education (HSSC/F.Sc) - undefined
Islamia College
01.2011 - 04.2012