Aster Berhane
Physician, primary care
Cumberland,MD
Work Preference
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Garret Medical Group
06.2024 - Current
- Out patient primary care, internal medicine, manage chronic care diseases for a panel of patients
Physician
Garret Medical Group
06.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated diverse patient conditions using evidence-based practices.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes and adherence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Assisted physician extendors, providing guidance on clinical decision-making and best practices.
Outpatient Physician/Acting Deputy Clinical Director GS15
Department of Health and Human Services Crow Northern Cheyenne Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Outpatient Physician/Acting Deputy Clinical Director GS15, ( Short term duties 120 days), Acting clinical supervisor to include Crow Service unit, Lodge-grass clinic, and Pryor Clinic, daily and longterm administrative, financial and clinical operations of the medicine services in the Crow Service unit, can approve leave, perform peer reviews, review subspecialty and emergency referrals for medical priority and necessity. Report to Clinical Director.
Outpatient physician Gs14-9
Crow Northern Cheyenne Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Returned to permanent duty station, to perform internal Medicine/Family Practice physician duties: provided out- patient chronic care disease management of complex internal medicine patients including diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, respiratory diseases, cirrhosis of the liver, infectious diseases, renal diseases, autoimmune diseases, performed commercial driving license medical clearance examinations
Outpatient physician —GS14-8
The Little Shell Indian Health Service
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided assistance to newly opened Indian Health Service clinic at Little Shell clinic on a detail for one year from 4/3/2022-4/3/2023. Internal Medicine/Family Practice physician: provided out- patient chronic care disease management of complex internal medicine patients including diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, respiratory diseases, cirrhosis of the liver, infectious diseases, renal diseases, autoimmune diseases, performed commercial driving license medical clearance examinations
Out Patient Physician GS-14 5-GS 14-7
Department of Health and Human Services Northern Cheyenne Service Unit/Indian Health Services
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Internal Medicine/Family Practice physician: provided out- patient chronic care disease management of complex internal medicine patients including diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, respiratory diseases, cirrhosis of the liver, infectious diseases, renal diseases, autoimmune diseases, performed commercial driving license medical clearance examinations , provided care to covid-19 in hospital patients as a hospitalist for about 5 weeks during the covid-19 pandemic
Medical Officer: GS 14-GS14-4
Correctional Medical Services/Lakewood Health Care LLC
09.2013 - 11.2019
- Provided primary care services as a general practitioner. Attend to patients with complex diseases, with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney diseases, kidney transplant patients and liver diseases. Perform routine well woman clinics, including pap-smears, contraceptive management. Provide pediatric care when pediatrician is not available. Share emergency room/Urgent care responsibilities with other colleagues occasionally, including trauma, heart attacks, delivering babies. Performed commercial driving license history and physicals for certifications. Performed fire- fighting history and physicals, drug and alcohol history and physicals. Make referrals and coordinate hospital admissions off-site. Attend meetings: Medical staff, pharmacy and therapeutics, and pain management.
Locums Physicians for Lawton, Indian Health services, Lawton, Ok73507
AB staffing solutions
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Medical officer Internal medicine department: Diagnosed and managed chronic care diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, renal diseases, liver diseases, chronic pain management. Provided same services for a satellite clinic twice a week.
Site physician
Corizon/Prison Health services
06.2009 - 03.2013
- Provided primary care to a varying age group of incarcerated males in a lower to maximum correctional facilities of medium size. Diagnosed and treated chronic diseases, monitored utilization of health resources, emergency runs, performed minor sutures and wound cares, coordinated off-site referrals and hospital transfers. Supervised and consulted with mid-level providers, at other sites than mine.
Site physician
Correctional Medical Services/Lakewood Health Care LLC
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Provided primary care services to a large medium level male correctional facility with a population of 3500. Diagnosed and treated chronic care diseases, referred patients out for specialty services, monitored emergency runs, stitched minor lacerations, managed the infirmary with 26 bed licensed beds. Supervised and consulted with mid-level providers.
Site Physician
Correctional Medical Services
02.2005 - 06.2006
- Provided primary care services to Incarcerated males in a maximum and lower lever security correctional facility of a medium sized. Managed chronic diseases, managed a 10 bed infirmary, referred patients offsite, monitored emergency room runs. Performed minor lacerations.
Locums Physician
Top Docs, Locums LLC/United States Federal Penitentiary
06.2004 - 01.2005
- Initiated primary care services in this brand new, medium security federal penitentiary for incarcerated males , diagnosed and treated chronic diseases, performed history and physical for new intakes, supervised mid-levels, screened patients for off-site referrals, and subspecialty referrals .
Education
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Wayne State School of Medicine/Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, MI06-2003
M.D. - Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, MI06.2000
Bachelor of Science - zoology
Andrews University /Adventist University of East Africa, Kenya (affiliate University)
Berrien Springs, MI06.1989
Skills
- Medical history taking
- Clinical judgment
- Physical examinations
- Teaching and mentoring
Certification
- Michigan Licensed 3/2004-3/2026
- Maryland Licensed 9/2005-9/2024
- West Virginia Medical License9/2005-
- Other certificates: ACLS(RQI), ATLS, RQI, ALSO, PALS(RQI), BLS(RQI)
Summary
Experienced with patient diagnosis and treatment, ensuring comprehensive care plans. Utilizes critical thinking and medical knowledge to address complex health issues effectively. Track record of collaborative teamwork and excellent patient communication skills, enhancing overall healthcare delivery.
Accomplishments
Managed complex, chronic and acute medical diagnosis in primary care routinely
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Garret Medical Group
06.2024 - Current
Physician
Garret Medical Group
06.2024 - Current
Outpatient Physician/Acting Deputy Clinical Director GS15
Department of Health and Human Services Crow Northern Cheyenne Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Outpatient physician Gs14-9
Crow Northern Cheyenne Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Outpatient physician —GS14-8
The Little Shell Indian Health Service
04.2022 - 04.2023
Out Patient Physician GS-14 5-GS 14-7
Department of Health and Human Services Northern Cheyenne Service Unit/Indian Health Services
11.2019 - 03.2023
Medical Officer: GS 14-GS14-4
Correctional Medical Services/Lakewood Health Care LLC
09.2013 - 11.2019
Locums Physicians for Lawton, Indian Health services, Lawton, Ok73507
AB staffing solutions
05.2013 - 09.2013
Site physician
Corizon/Prison Health services
06.2009 - 03.2013
Site physician
Correctional Medical Services/Lakewood Health Care LLC
06.2006 - 06.2009
Site Physician
Correctional Medical Services
02.2005 - 06.2006
Locums Physician
Top Docs, Locums LLC/United States Federal Penitentiary
06.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - zoology
Andrews University /Adventist University of East Africa, Kenya (affiliate University)
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Wayne State School of Medicine/Detroit Medical Center
M.D. - Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
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