Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Other Skills And Interests
Extracurricular Activities
Conferences & Workshops
Volunteer And Clinical Shadowing Experience
Research And Publications
Languages
Timeline
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Andia Shahzadi

Andia Shahzadi

Bayside

Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience at New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center. Expertise in medical research and healthcare collaboration, supported by strong organizational skills. Skilled in patient education and care strategy enhancement, driving optimal health outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Faculty Assistant

Harvard University
Cambridge
10.2025 - Current
  • Supported curriculum development by organizing teaching materials and resources effectively.

Medical School Applicant Interviewer

Medical University of the Americas, Charlestown, Nevis
10.2025 - Current
  • Conducted structured interviews to gather candidate information and assess qualifications.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop interview questions tailored to program requirements.
  • Evaluated candidate responses for clarity, relevance, and alignment with university values.

Chief Medical Officer

HappyActually LLC
Seattle
09.2025 - Current
  • Analyzed health data to inform strategic decision-making across the organization.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Weill Cornell Medicine
New York
09.2025 - Current
  • Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
  • Collaborated with team members on experimental design and methodology.
  • Analyzed data using statistical software to interpret research findings.
  • Presented research results in departmental meetings and conferences.
  • Assisted in training graduate students on laboratory techniques and protocols.

Editorial Team, Peer Reviewer

The Cureus Journal of Medical Science
01.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed submitted articles for clarity and adherence to journal guidelines.
  • Provided constructive feedback to authors on manuscript structure and content.

Research Coordinator

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Reviewed literature to support ongoing research projects and grant applications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project timelines and objectives.

Physician

Enable Healthcare Medicare
Jersey City
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Telehealth follow-up with medicare patients.
  • Provided comprehensive patient care for diverse populations in managed healthcare settings.
  • Utilized electronic health records to document patient information and treatment progress.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.

COO

Antigen Testing PCRABROAD
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • COVID-19 Testing company for travelers and locals

Intake Assistant

Medylex
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Supported healthcare practitioners in conducting medical assessments for insurance claimants.
  • Served as chaperone during assessments, documenting incident history and examination stages.
  • Organized charts and data compiled during assessments, both electronically and physically.
  • Drafted and edited comprehensive reports for each case evaluated.

Physiotherapy Assistant

Battleford Physiotherapy
Toronto
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Gained experience in using IFC and TENS machine, US and Laser Therapy, Infrared Therapy machine, and Acupuncture.
  • Toronto, Canada

Language Instructor

Pearson International Airport
Toronto
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Worked as a Persian/Farsi instructor for Canada Border Services Agency.
  • Toronto, Canada

Education

MBA -

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Pre-Residency Fellowship

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
New York, NY

M.D. -

Medical University of The Americas

Triple Majors in Psychology, Criminology & Law, Sociology

University of Toronto

Secondary Education -

Glenforest Secondary School

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication in English and Farsi
  • Punctuality
  • Organizational skills
  • Motivation
  • Adaptability
  • Experimental design
  • Medical research
  • Healthcare collaboration
  • Electronic health record management
  • Scientific communication
  • Manuscript preparation
  • Teaching experience
  • Staff management

Certification

ECFMG
OET-Gold Medal
Cepheid GeneXpert SARS-CoV-2/RSV/FLU AB/Strep A
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Basic Life Support
Training in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse NYC
REDCap Training
A Physician's Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care- Medicine
Confronting Sexual Harassment- NYC Human Rights- Medicine
HIPAA Certification
Infection Control Certification
The Royal Conservatory of Music - Piano Level 9

Other Skills And Interests

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Farsi, Punctual, organized, motivated, and able to adapt to new circumstances, Ping Pong - Intermediate, Calligraphy, Nastaliq - Professional, Piano - Professional, Special candle making: Medium and High Density Polymer Gel Candles, Fluent (Speaking, Reading, Writing), Fluent (Speaking, Reading, Writing), Fluent (Speaking - Casual and patient care conversation), Basic (Speaking - Patient care conversation)

Extracurricular Activities

Medical University of the Americas, President, MUA Peer Tutoring Program University of Toronto Mississauga, Founder, President, Zoroastrian Students Association University of Toronto Mississauga, Founder, President, Persian and Afghan Students Associations

Conferences & Workshops

  • 19th New York City MISS Symposium- Weil Cornell Medicine
  • Mobi-C® Advanced User Symposium
  • Software Introduction, National Brain Mapping Lab
  • Neurosurgery and Radiotherapy, Shahid Beheshti University of Health Science

Volunteer And Clinical Shadowing Experience

  • S. Stein M.D., Pediatrics, Performed vital signs, hearing and vision tests, and various IM injections, Performed specimen collections, PCR swabs (Covid, Strep A, RSV), urinalysis, HGB, cholesterol, and HbA1c testing
  • H. Nemati M.D., Anesthesiologist - Medi-Spa Therapist, Performed Facial and neck filler and collagen injection, Performed Migraine collagen injection
  • S. Shahzadi M.D., Program Director - Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Participated in general neurosurgery, spinal, cerebrovascular, functional neurosurgery, Neuro-oncology (Iodine implant), Gammaknife, and peripheral nerve injury, Total Patients: 1100 procedures (300 scrubbed, 800 observed), 30 Gammaknife
  • B. Shahrokhi M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecologist, Participated as an observer in natural birth and C-section deliveries, total hysterectomy, and breast mass removals, Total patients: 6
  • E. Haghgozr M.D., Plastic Surgeon, Observed facelift, rhinoplasty, oral and maxillofacial, breast augmentation and reconstruction, abdominoplasty, Procedures: liposuction, collagen/bodyfat injection, Total patients: 43
  • Battleford Physiotherapy, Volunteered as a physiotherapy assistant, Used IFC machine, Ultrasound and laser therapy, UV/Infrared light
  • University of Toronto Accessibility Center, Volunteered as a notetaker for disabled students

Research And Publications

  • Upper Extremity Trauma in Young Adults, 01/2023
  • Emergent Surgical Revascularization For Acute Intracranial LVO, 10/2021
  • Navigating Barriers to Re-Entry: Employment, Ex-Prisoners, and Narratives (Criminology & Law), 06/2021
  • The Art of Cranioplasty: Implants, International Journal of Clinical Studies & Medical Case Reports, A. Shahzadi, 12/2020
  • Screening of Genes Associated with Non-syndromic Autosomal, Cureus, Q. Ali Khan, R. Khan, R. Verma, S. Shah, B. Vattikuti, A. Shahzadi, P. Abdi, M. Anthony, 07/2017
  • Commentary: Intraoperative Seizure Detection during Active Resection of Glioblastoma through a Novel Hollow Circular ECoG Array, Operative Neurosurgery, A. Shahzadi, M. Abrams, D. Khatri, R. D'Amico, D. Langer, J. Boockvar, 11/2014
  • New-Onset Neurologic Symptoms and Related Neuro-Oncologic Lesions Discovered After COVID-19 Vaccination: Two Neurosurgical Cases and Review of Post-Vaccine Inflammatory Responses, Cureus, E. Einstein, A. Shahzadi, L. Desir, J. Katz, J. Boockvar, R. D'Amico, 10/2014
  • Post-Surgical Treatment of Cystic Craniopharyngioma with Phosphorus32, IJPN, A. Shahzadi, 08/2014
  • Treatment of Cystic Craniopharyngioma with Intracystic Stereotactic Instillation of Phosphorus32, Iranian Journal of Child Neurology, S. Shahzadi, A. Soltani, A. Shahzadi, K. Parsa, 06/2014
  • Surgery outcomes and functionality in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, International Clinical Neuroscience Journal, P. Azimi, S. Shahzadi, H. Reza Mohammadi, P. Alizadeh, A. Shahzadi, 04/2016
  • Accuracy and complications of pedicle screw insertion for lumbar and thoracolumbar fractures, International Clinical Neuroscience Journal, P. Azimi, S. Shahzadi, A. Shahzadi, 08/2014
  • Grading of MRI and STarT Back Screening Tool (SBST) in the diagnosis of severity of lumbar central canal stenosis: a sensitivity analysis, International Clinical Neuroscience Journal, P. Azimi, S. Shahzadi, H. Mohammadi, A. Shahzadi, A. Montazeri, 06/2014
  • Monitoring outcomes in children with acquired brain injury (ABI): a Persian validation study of Child and Family Follow-up Survey (CFFS), Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences, P. Azimi, S. Shahzadi, H. Mohammadi, A. Shahzadi, 06/2014

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Full Professional
Korean
Elementary
Zoroastrian
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Faculty Assistant

Harvard University
10.2025 - Current

Medical School Applicant Interviewer

Medical University of the Americas, Charlestown, Nevis
10.2025 - Current

Chief Medical Officer

HappyActually LLC
09.2025 - Current

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Weill Cornell Medicine
09.2025 - Current

Research Coordinator

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
01.2024 - 12.2024

Physician

Enable Healthcare Medicare
01.2024 - 05.2024

Editorial Team, Peer Reviewer

The Cureus Journal of Medical Science
01.2021 - Current

COO

Antigen Testing PCRABROAD
01.2021 - 01.2023

Intake Assistant

Medylex
01.2021 - 06.2021

Physiotherapy Assistant

Battleford Physiotherapy
01.2013 - 01.2015

Language Instructor

Pearson International Airport
01.2013 - 01.2015

MBA -

Harvard University

Pre-Residency Fellowship

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

M.D. -

Medical University of The Americas

Triple Majors in Psychology, Criminology & Law, Sociology

University of Toronto

Secondary Education -

Glenforest Secondary School
Andia Shahzadi