Jamila Danishwar, M.D, M.S
San Diego
Summary
Residency trained and board certified emergency phsician with over 10 years of direct patient care experience in high volume, high acuity emergency departments. Committed to providing professional, compassionate, and comprehensive medical care. Additional healthcare management and administrative experience in both emergency department and clinic settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attending Physician
AFC Urgent Care
11.2024 - Current
- Providing immediate medical care to walk-in patients of all ages with acute illnesses and injuries
- Providing single provider coverage for High volume fast paced urgent care with extended hours including evenings and weekends
- Performing comprehensive assessments, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, and coordinating and referring further care when necessary
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies including laboratory studies and X-rays to guide diagnosis and treatment plans
- Performing procedures such as suturing, splinting, woundcare, etc.
Medical Director
Akeso Occupational Health
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed a team of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners and other clinical staff to provide the highest quality of care
- Provided direct patient care; diagnosed and treated a wide range of medical conditions and injuries in an Urgent Care setting
- Performed a variety of procedures, ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnositic studies, evaluated and treated workman's compensation injuries
- Oversaw all clinical operations, including patient care, quality assurance, patient education, and medical records
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Developed and maintained relationships with external providers and organizations
- Proven track record of providing quality care in a fastpaced environment
- Thorough knowledge of Workman's Compensation laws and regulations, disability evaluations, and preparing PR4's
- Worked closely with utilization review officers and managed care plans
Attending Emergency Physician
Palomar Health, Escondido and Poway Campuses
08.2010 - 12.2020
- Level II high volume trauma, stroke, and STEMI center
- Experienced in providing acute care, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the Emergency Department setting
- Highly skilled in the performance of life saving medical procedures such as advanced airway management, advanced life support, procedural sedation, chest tubes, central IV access
- Skilled in performing bedside ultrasound diagnostic exams such as FAST, cardiac, gallbladder, and US guided procedures including peripheral IV access
- Proficient in management of orthopedic emergencies including fracture and dislocation reduction, stabilization, and splinting
- Experienced in trauma management, resuscitation, and medical procedures
- Experienced in managing multiple medical emergencies simultaneously
- Knowledgeable in evidencebased medicine and the ability to use clinical decision support tools
- Provide supervision and guidance to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
- Adept in using electronic medical records systems for patient documentation and tracking
- Comply with all legal and organizational standards to ensure safe medical practice
- Ability to collaborate with nurses, support staff, and other physicians to ensure quality patient care
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Emergency Department Physician Assistant Manager
Palomar Health, Escondido and Poway Campuses
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed staff of 20+ Emergency Department Physician Assistants providing guidance, support, and training
- Participated in hiring and training of new PA's
- Actively participated in medical staff meetings and committees to improve quality of care and patient flow in the ED
- Evaluated and supervised staff performance, provided feedback and discipline when necessary
- Monitored workflow and assessed staffing needs to ensure proper coverage of the emergency department
- Conducted staff meetings to review goals and objectives and to ensure team alignment
Research Associate
LifeScan, Milpitas CA
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Conducted independent and teambased projects in the development of the OneTouch Ultra blood glucose monitorng device
- Conducted quality assurance on blood testing projects and devices to ensure compliance with FDA regulations
- Developed and optimized company sponsored diabetes education programs
- Generated and analyzed data to support research findings and to make recommendations for device design
- Researched competitor products and analyzed market trends
- Prepared reports and presentations of quality assurance operations and particiapted in developing and implementing new QA protocols
Medical Website Consultant and QA manager
3com Corporation, Mountain View, CA
04.1999 - 08.2000
- Particiapted in the development and quality assurance of websites developed for the medical and scientific community
- Created uptodate, relevant, focused, and scientifically significant content for the company's medical websites
- Mined large datasets to uncover insights and trends
- Collaborated with scientists and engineers in website content accuracy and relevance
- Assessed client needs and provided detailed reports and presentations
Education
Emergency Medicine Residency -
University of California San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA07-2010
Internship in Emergency Medicine -
Yale New Haven Medical Center
New Haven, CT06-2007
Doctor of Medicine -
University of California Davis School of Medicine
Sacramento, CA06-2006
Master's Degree - Biological Sciences
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA05-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular and Cell Biology
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Near Eastern Studies
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12-1997
Skills
- Specialist in providing advanced trauma and emergency medical care
- Ability to provide care to patients of all ages from newborn to geriatrics
- Experienced in overseeing and guiding care provided by multiple physician extenders and residents
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills in high pressure environment
- Extensive leadership, administrative, and management experience
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build positive workplace and client relationships
- Well-versed in HIPPA, FDA, and JCAHO regulations
Certification
Medical Licence, 2007-present Medical Board of California June 2007
Emergency Medicine Board Certification, 2011-present American Board of Emergency Medicine November 2011
Drug Enforcement Agency Certification, 2007-present Department of Justice June 2007
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2007-present July 2007
Advanced Trauma Life Support July 2007
Pediatric Advanced Life Support July 2007
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners FMCSA April 2022
Ultrasound Certification UCSD Emergency Medicine Residency June 2010
Affiliations
American College of Emergency Physicians
American Medical Association
Accomplishments
Resident of the Year UCSD Emergency Medicine Residency Program July 2010
Certificate of Achievement for Leadership Shifa Community Clinic June 2004
Outstanding Community Service Award Afghan Women's Association June 2003
Publications
January 2010
Rosen and Barkin's 5 Minute Emergency Medicine Consult
Chapter on Osteomyelitis
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 4th edition (January 1, 2010)
Timeline
Attending Physician
AFC Urgent Care
11.2024 - Current
Medical Director
Akeso Occupational Health
02.2022 - 03.2023
Emergency Department Physician Assistant Manager
Palomar Health, Escondido and Poway Campuses
12.2017 - 09.2018
Attending Emergency Physician
Palomar Health, Escondido and Poway Campuses
08.2010 - 12.2020
Research Associate
LifeScan, Milpitas CA
08.2000 - 06.2002
Medical Website Consultant and QA manager
3com Corporation, Mountain View, CA
04.1999 - 08.2000
Medical Licence, 2007-present Medical Board of California June 2007
Emergency Medicine Board Certification, 2011-present American Board of Emergency Medicine November 2011
Drug Enforcement Agency Certification, 2007-present Department of Justice June 2007
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2007-present July 2007
Advanced Trauma Life Support July 2007
Pediatric Advanced Life Support July 2007
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners FMCSA April 2022
Ultrasound Certification UCSD Emergency Medicine Residency June 2010
Emergency Medicine Residency -
University of California San Diego Medical Center
Internship in Emergency Medicine -
Yale New Haven Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine -
University of California Davis School of Medicine
Master's Degree - Biological Sciences
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular and Cell Biology
University of California Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Near Eastern Studies
University of California Berkeley
Similar Profiles
Milan WilsonMilan Wilson
Medical Receptionist at AFC Urgent Care and Primary CareMedical Receptionist at AFC Urgent Care and Primary Care
Quincy PersonaQuincy Persona
Medical Receptionist at AFC Urgent CareMedical Receptionist at AFC Urgent Care
Enxhi AhmatiEnxhi Ahmati
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician at AFC Urgent CareMedical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician at AFC Urgent Care