Amit Bhalla, MD
Bakersfield,California
Summary
Versatile and hardworking professional with 18 years of experience caring for diverse conditions.
Committed to leveraging knowledge of Sonography equipment and technology to support diagnosis and treatment.
Patient-focused Physician, providing high quality personal levels of healthcare to patients in primary care environments.
Warm, caring approach to patients and persistent in finding best treatment options available.
Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sonography
Department Of Health
Shimla, HP, India
01.2013 - Current
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Communicated differentials to interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses.
- Observed and followed safety procedures to enforce universal precautions.
General Physician
Department Of Health
Shimla, HP India
10.2003 - Current
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in medicine.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
Education
Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Vinayaka Missions University
Salem, India06.2012
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
Indira Gandhi Medical College
Shimla, HP, India11.2003
Skills
- Primary care
- Sonography
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Staff collaboration
- Bedside care
- Patient safety
- Patient counseling
USMLE
Passed USMLE Step 1, Step 2 and appearing for Step 3 soon. Scores provided on request.
Passed MCCQE1 (Canada)
Passed AMC 1 (Australia)
ARDMS
Passed ARDMS (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
Sonography Principles & Instrumentation 2018
Abdomen 2018
Obstetrics & Gynecology 2018
Timeline
Sonography
Department Of Health
01.2013 - Current
General Physician
Department Of Health
10.2003 - Current
Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Vinayaka Missions University
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
Indira Gandhi Medical College