Atteeba Manzar
Chicago,USA
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in critical care and surgical management. Proven expertise in clinical research design and data analysis, leading to improved patient outcomes. Achievements include streamlining patient pathways and enhancing multidisciplinary coordination, resulting in increased operational efficiency. Strong work ethic and adaptability demonstrated through effective independent work and rapid skill acquisition.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Patient Pathway Manager & Scheduling Manager
PMBC
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Coached, mentored, and trained team members in reviewing patient health records to establish efficient care pathways.
- Supervised front desk scheduling teams, streamlining patient communication workflows.
- Streamlined coordination of multidisciplinary care across multiple practices in the US.
Medical Officer
PAF Hospital
Islamabad , Pakistan
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Directed care for critically ill patients in multidisciplinary ICU overnight while collaborating with intensivists.
- Managed ventilated patients, calibrating vasopressors and sedatives based on clinical needs.
- Supported execution of emergency procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and CPR.
- Analyzed ABGs, ECGs, and imaging to facilitate prompt clinical decision-making.
General Surgery Residency
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, USA
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Rotations in acute care surgery, surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery, colorectal surgery, trauma surgery, thoracic surgery, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, transplant surgery, plastic surgery, and ICU specializing in surgical and liver transplant.
- Acquired six months of specialized ICU training.
Oversaw treatment of complex surgical patients, particularly liver transplant recipients. - Procedural proficiency: central venous lines, arterial lines, chest tube placement, ultrasound-guided paracentesis and thoracentesis, intubations
Senior Medical Officer – General Surgery
PAF Hospital
Islamabad, Pakistan
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Preoperative evaluations, inpatient and outpatient management
- Performed minor surgical procedures and assisted major surgeries
- Facilitated bedside teaching sessions for medical students and nursing staff
Internship (House Job)
PAF Hospital
Islamabad, Pakistan
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed various procedures and delivered inpatient care across multiple specialties.
- Rotated through General Surgery, Radiology, Psychiatry, Medical ICU, and Pediatrics to gain comprehensive experience.
- Completed workshops to strengthen clinical competencies and knowledge base.Took part in didactic training sessions for improved patient care strategies.Assisted with morning reports reviewing morbidity and mortality cases for quality improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
Aga Khan University
Karachi, Pakistan11.2016
Skills
- SPSS and Epi Info
- EpiData and EndNote
- Data analysis and manuscript preparation
- Clinical research design
Abstracts Presentations
- Poster Presentation: Enemy Within: Does Acanthamoeba Protect Rotavirus in the Environment and Facilitate Its Transmission?, Student Research Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, (2015)
- Oral Presentation: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Bystanders Regarding First Aid in Road Traffic Accidents in Karachi, Pakistan, Student Research Conference, Karachi, Pakistan,(2016)
Elective Clinical Experience
- Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, (2016), 4 weeks
- Plastic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN,(2015), 4 weeks
- Vascular Surgery, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan, (2015), 4 weeks
- Cardiology, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan, (2015), 4 weeks
- Neurosurgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan, (2013), 4 weeks
Teaching Academic Service
Organizer, 2nd–4th Student Research Conferences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Technical Statistical Skills
- Statistical Software, SPSS, Epi Info, EpiData
- Reference Management, EndNote
- Data Analysis, Manuscript Preparation, Clinical Research Design
- Currently self learning Stata for data analysis
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Urdu, Fluent
- Pashto, Conversational
Publications
Book Chapter: Robotic Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: The Evolution of Component Separation, Manzar A, Oviedo R, Hodges J, Nguyen-Lee J, Detz D, Oh M, Bombardelli J, Shah A, IntechOpen
Licensing Examinations
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 3, (2022), Pass (213)
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 2 CK, 2019, Pass (255)
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 2 CS, 2019, Pass
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 1, 2019, Pass (241)
Research
- Clinical Research – Retrospective Observational Studies,(2021-2022)
- Study evaluating sarcopenia and visceral obesity as predictors of postoperative pulmonary complications following pancreatic surgery
- Clinical & Community-Based Research Projects (2018-2019)
- Long-term outcomes of immediate vs delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy,
- Diagnostic role of laparoscopy in pediatric patients mimicking appendicitis,
- Breast cancer management during pregnancy,
- Development of ICU nosocomial infection prevention protocols, Preoperative evaluation pathways
Accomplishments
Highest ABSITE Percentile in Class, 87%, 2022
Certification
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Permanent Medical Practitioner License (2018-2028)
Courses
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- IHI Courses for Patient Safety,Communication skills and team work
- Blood Borne Pathogen Prevention Course
Volunteer Work
- Participated in community-based preventive health and humanitarian outreach with Edhi Foundation, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, and Falah Blood Bank, supporting health promotion, blood safety, and service delivery in underserved populations.
- Organized community health camps delivering breast cancer screening and vaccination services, promoting early detection and preventive care in resource-limited settings.
Affiliations
Creative and analytical reading and writing
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Medical Officer
PAF Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2025
Patient Pathway Manager & Scheduling Manager
PMBC
10.2023 - 07.2025
General Surgery Residency
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Medical Officer – General Surgery
PAF Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2018
Internship (House Job)
PAF Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
Aga Khan University