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ANESTHESIOLOGIST

BASSAM HAROUN

Private Sector Hospitals
Tripoli,TB
BASSAM HAROUN
15
Years of experience

Experienced anesthesia specialist with a background in high-acuity private and tertiary hospital settings. Skilled in general and regional anesthesia, pre-anesthesia evaluation, and post-operative pain control. Known for steady crisis response, team collaboration, and safe management of complex surgical cases.

Work History

Anesthesia Specialist

1 Year 9 Months
Private Sector Hospitals | 01.2025 - Current

Delivered essential healthcare support across community private hospitals through anesthesia, critical care, and perioperative services.
Provided safe general and regional anesthesia for surgical operations, emergency cesarean sections, and gynecological procedures.
Maintained ICU and emergency coverage with stabilization, airway management, and critical care monitoring.
Strengthened surgical readiness through pre-anesthesia evaluation and post-operative pain management in recovery ward.

Evaluated preoperative anesthesia needs and selected appropriate anesthetic plans for surgical procedures.

Monitored patient vital signs continuously during anesthesia to maintain safety and clinical stability.

Administered anesthetic agents and adjusted dosages based on patient response and procedure requirements.

Anesthesia Specialist

4 Years
AL Nada Hospital (Manial Branch) | 11.2020 - 11.2024

Al- Nada Hospital

Recognized private hospital in Cairo for advanced obstetrics and gynecology as well as pediatric , ENT, general surgery, and plastic surgery care. Achieved reliable anesthesia support for high-volume obstetric and gynecologic cases, including high-risk deliveries, cesarean sections, and painless labor epidurals. Delivered safe general and regional anesthesia across pediatric ,ENT, general surgery, and aesthetic and plastic surgery departments. Achieved rapid response to surgical emergencies through stabilization and airway management during urgent clinical events. Maintained smooth case flow for routine and moderate-risk operations under consultant supervision while supporting junior resident team coordination and clinical direction.

Junior Anesthesia Specialist

2 Years 7 Months
AL Nada Hospital (Manial Branch) | 03.2018 - 10.2020

Anesthesia Specialist

3 Years 4 Months
Shaalan Health System | 07.2021 - 11.2024
  • Directed pre-anesthesia assessments, reviewing patient histories, allergies, and surgical risks.
  • Coordinated anesthesia plans with surgeons, nurses, and operating room teams.
  • Managed induction, maintenance, and emergence for diverse surgical procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs, oxygenation, and hemodynamic stability throughout procedures.

Junior Anesthesia Specialist

1 Year 4 Months
El Nile Badrawy Hospital | 10.2016 - 02.2018

El Nile Badrawy Hospital, Cairo, Egypt — premier private tertiary hospital with strong reputation for advanced multispecialty surgery. Achieved smooth case support for routine and moderate-risk operations through consultant coordination, resident task management, and clinical direction. Achieved safe anesthesia delivery across elective and emergency surgical cases by applying general and regional techniques in high-standard private care setting. Achieved effective perioperative preparation through thorough risk assessment, individualized anesthesia planning, and PACU pain control. Achieved strong compliance with medical records standards, infection control practices, and JCI/GAHAR safety requirements through careful daily practice.

Senior Anesthesiology Resident

11 Months
El Nile Badrawy Hospital | 10.2015 - 09.2016

El Nile Badrawy Hospital, Cairo, Egypt

Recognized private tertiary hospital in Cairo for advanced multi-specialty surgical services and high-quality patient care.

Complex operative cases were managed effectively through close consultant collaboration and guidance of junior anesthetic team. Safe perioperative care was delivered for elective and emergency surgical procedures in private a private healthcare setting. Patient readiness and postoperative pain control were strengthened through thorough pre-anesthesia assessment and individualized anesthesia planning.

Full-Time Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Resident

5 Months
Al-Hussein University Hospital | 04.2015 - 09.2015

Al-Hussein University Hospital

Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University | Cairo, Egypt. Major tertiary university teaching hospital in Cairo known for comprehensive care and advanced surgical training. Specialization diploma requirements in anesthesia and intensive care were completed through full-time clinical residency rotations. Academic credit and institutional recognition were granted for previous clinical practice at Abu Salim Trauma Hospital, Libya. Successful anesthesia delivery supported complex surgical cases across high-turnover operating rooms and varied high-acuity patient profiles. Strong perioperative airway management and acute resuscitation support contributed to safe care for critical cases in university hospital setting.

Locum Anesthesiologist & Critical Care Physician

2 Months
National Cancer Institute, NCI | 03.2014 - 05.2014

National Cancer Institute - Misrata (NCI Misrata). Specialized national oncology center delivering surgical care and clinical research support across Libya. Maintained continuity of care across affiliated hospitals by covering clinical staffing shortages and resource deficits during high-pressure periods. Delivered general, regional, and local anesthesia for complex oncology surgeries, supporting safe management of high-risk patients and post-operative airway and pain control. Achieved stable critical care support for oncology patients in intensive care unit (ICU) and rapid response to urgent emergencies with flexible crisis management.

Administered perioperative anesthesia for complex oncology procedures, adjusting plans to patient comorbidities and surgical needs.

Assessed preoperative risk, reviewed diagnostic data, and selected safest anesthesia approach for cancer patients.

Monitored hemodynamic status, airway patency, and anesthetic depth throughout procedures to maintain patient stability.

Locum Anesthesiologist & Critical Care Physician

7 Months
Yefren General Hospital | 07.2013 - 02.2014

Yefren General Hospital.

Provided essential public health services for Nafusa Mountains region and remote rural communities. Achieved consistent anesthesia and critical care coverage in remote mountainous settings despite severe staffing shortages and resource deficits. Maintained safe anesthesia administration across surgical and emergency cases in limited-resource conditions. Delivered timely trauma and critical care response that supported patient stabilization and safety in understaffed environments.

Conducted preoperative anesthesia evaluations for oncology patients, tailoring plans to complex comorbidities and treatment needs.

Administered general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for surgical and interventional procedures.

Managed airway support and hemodynamic stability during high-acuity cancer surgeries.

Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Resident

3 Years 1 Month
Abu Salim Trauma Hospital | 10.2011 - 11.2014

Abu-Salim Trauma Hospital, is a specialized trauma referral centre.

Officially recognized by the Libyan Ministry of Health and the Libyan Board of Medical Specialties.

  • Completed in-depth pre-anesthetic evaluations and developed individualized perioperative plans for complex trauma and emergency procedures.
  • Delivered general anesthesia and performed advanced airway management for patients with critical trauma and acute emergency presentations.
  • Administered regional anesthesia via peripheral nerve blocks to enhance intraoperative and postoperative pain control.
  • Established critical vascular access in emergency settings, executing consistent peripheral and central venous catheter (CVC) placements under time-sensitive conditions.
  • Provided comprehensive acute postoperative and trauma-related pain management by applying multimodal analgesic strategies.
  • Directed postoperative monitoring and stabilization of critically ill patients to support safe transition to recovery care.
  • Delivered specialized critical care monitoring and interventions for polytrauma victims and patients requiring multi-system organ support.
  • Partnered with surgical emergency and intensive care teams to coordinate workflow and maintain consistent standards of safe, efficient patient care.
  • Led on-call anesthesia operations through independent decision-making, managing complex assignments and assessing critical ICU admissions to support timely care transitions.
  • Assessed high-risk clinical presentations, initiated immediate stabilizing actions, and coordinated effectively with senior consultants to ensure appropriate escalation.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma of Anesthesia & I.C.U. - Anesthesia & Intensive Care

Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University | Cairo, Egypt | 04.2015 - 09.2016

M.B.B.Ch - Medicine

El-Mergib University - Faculty of Medicine | Al Khums, Libya | 03-2011

Skills

General anesthesia
Peripheral nerve blocks
Ambulatory anesthesia
Hemodynamic monitoring
Central venous access
Obstetric anesthesia
Pediatric anesthesia
Ultrasound-guided procedures
Arterial line placement
Fluid management
Patient monitoring
Epidural anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Sedation techniques
Spinal anesthesia
Advanced life support
Airway management
Trauma anesthesia
Neuroanesthesia
Critical care medicine
Invasive monitoring
Geriatric anesthesia
Perioperative medicine
Preoperative assessment
Regional anesthesia
Difficult airway management
Patient positioning
Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) certification
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Time management

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary

Research & Publication

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Timeline

Anesthesia Specialist

Private Sector Hospitals
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

Anesthesia Specialist

Shaalan Health System
07.2021 - 11.2024Read More

Anesthesia Specialist

AL Nada Hospital (Manial Branch)
11.2020 - 11.2024Read More

Junior Anesthesia Specialist

AL Nada Hospital (Manial Branch)
03.2018 - 10.2020Read More

Junior Anesthesia Specialist

El Nile Badrawy Hospital
10.2016 - 02.2018Read More

Senior Anesthesiology Resident

El Nile Badrawy Hospital
10.2015 - 09.2016Read More

Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University

Post-Graduate Diploma of Anesthesia & I.C.U. from Anesthesia & Intensive Care
04.2015 - 09.2016Read More

Full-Time Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Resident

Al-Hussein University Hospital
04.2015 - 09.2015Read More

Locum Anesthesiologist & Critical Care Physician

National Cancer Institute, NCI
03.2014 - 05.2014Read More

Locum Anesthesiologist & Critical Care Physician

Yefren General Hospital
07.2013 - 02.2014Read More

Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Resident

Abu Salim Trauma Hospital
10.2011 - 11.2014Read More

El-Mergib University - Faculty of Medicine

M.B.B.Ch from Medicine
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BASSAM HAROUNANESTHESIOLOGIST