Abraham Chourio Ortiz
Palos Hills,IL
Summary
Surgical Assistant with 13 years of experience in orthopedic and spine procedures and many other specialties. Assisted in over 800 surgeries, ensuring patient safety and maintaining sterile techniques while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal surgical outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
ProAssisting Inc.
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during diverse surgical procedures, focusing on orthopedic and spine surgeries to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided exposure, facilitated hemostasis and wound closure, maintained sterile technique, and collaborated effectively with OR team to support surgical success.
- Assisted surgeons during various surgical procedures and interventions.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and equipment for operations.
- Ensured sterile environment by following strict infection control protocols.
Medical Assistant
Mannheim Medical Associates
Franklin Park, Illinois
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Collected and documented patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Supported physicians during patient evaluations and procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and timely collection of vital signs to enhance clinical operations.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate efficient patient care processes.
- Assisted with patient check-in and appointment scheduling at Mannheim Medical Associates.
Physician
Ladies of the Honorable Consular Corps Foundation
Guayaquil, Ecuador
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Perform surgeries for different pathologies and Assist other surgeons in a variety of surgeries.
- Diagnosed and treated patients in diverse community, improving access to quality healthcare.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive measures.
- Conducted routine examinations and developed personalized treatment plans.
- Reviewed X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and other imaging studies to diagnose conditions or diseases.
- Formulated personalized treatment plans, addressing individual patient needs to enhance recovery.
Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery Resident
Central Hospital and Coromoto Hospital
Maracaibo, Venezuela
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Completed residency training in orthopedic and spine surgery, managing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care.
- Assisted in over 800 surgeries, ensuring optimal patient positioning, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting hemostasis and wound closure.
- Documented medical histories and monitored patient progress consistently.
- Provided critical support to attending physicians during surgical procedures, facilitating efficient workflow and patient safety.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
La Universidad Del Zulia-School Medical
Maracaibo-Venezuela12-2009
Skills
- Robotic and laparoscopic surgery
- Orthopedic and spine surgery
- General and vascular surgery
- Ob-gyn surgical assistance
- Surgical instrumentation and retraction
- Wound care and closure
- Infection control practices
- Patient safety protocols
- Team collaboration techniques
- Intraoperative assistance and positioning
Certification
- ABSA
- BLS
- ACLS
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Verification
- HIPPA Certicated
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Professional Working Proficiency
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
ProAssisting Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Mannheim Medical Associates
09.2023 - 03.2025
Physician
Ladies of the Honorable Consular Corps Foundation
05.2018 - 06.2023
Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery Resident
Central Hospital and Coromoto Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2018
M.D. - Medicine
La Universidad Del Zulia-School Medical