Chioma Adaobi Ogala
Marana,USA
Summary
Board Certified Medical Doctor with a strong foundation in internal medicine and public health. Expert in managing complex patient cases, utilizing telehealth technologies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and health outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internist, Primary Care Physician
Marana Health Center
Marana, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Managed scheduled outpatient cases through telehealth services to ensure effective patient care.
- Provided medical care for same-day patients presenting with acute symptoms to address urgent needs.
- Analyzed lab and imaging results to support effective patient management strategies.
- Collaborated with specialists on patient cases requiring additional evaluation for comprehensive care.
- Communicated with patient insurance providers to obtain necessary patient information.
Internist, Primary Care Physician
Carondelet Medical Group
Green Valley, USA
07.2019 - Current
- Delivered essential medical care to improve patient health outcomes. and Managed patient appointments to ensure efficient clinic operations. scheduled outpatient cases, including TELEHEALTH, for the day
- Delivered medical care and managed same-day visits for patients with acute symptoms, ensuring timely treatment.
- Analyzed labs and imaging results for patient care.
- Facilitated discussions of patient cases with specialists for further evaluation, improving patient care coordination.
- Correspondence with patients’ insurance of needed patient information
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, USA
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Admitted and managed up to 8 patients in the ICU during ICU rotations.
- Admitted and managed 10-16 patients daily on the general medical floor
- Directed the Rapid Response (First Responder Team) to assist patients on the floor.
- Gained practical experience through hands-on involvement in clinical rotations. through various clinical rotations. in consultant management and communication with consultants during elective rotations in Nephrology, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology, and Gastroenterology.
- Coordinated continuity of care for outpatient ambulatory clinic patients.
- Presented general medicine topics in morning reports, journal club presentations.
- Oversaw management of length of stay and readmissions for medically complex patients.
Internal Medicine Prelim Intern
Presence St Joseph Hospital
Chicago, USA
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Detailed history taking and examination of patients, formulating initial assessment and plan for admitted patients.
- Provided daily care for inpatients by monitoring their health status and coordinating with the medical team. Working as a team member in assessing their health and taking the appropriate clinical decision best suited for the patient.
- Delivered presentations at grand rounds to discuss patient cases and contribute to team knowledge sharing. and attending Morning reports, Grand rounds and Teaching rounds, through which my medical knowledge is updated to better care for patients.
Observership
Zimmerman Medical Clinic
Houston, USA
10.2014 - 11.2014
- Presented findings and facilitated discussions on treatment and management strategies for patients with internists.
- Assisted Dr. Stanley Zimmerman in evaluating and managing endocrine disorders.
- Conducted detailed histories and examinations of patients under internist supervision.
Volunteer
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
Houston, USA
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Collated data on probable pertussis outbreaks in school children in Houston and followed up on confirmed cases.
- Entered and collated data using Insight software for salmonella food outbreak study.
- Collated and collected data on probable disease cases.
- Supported epidemiology department operations by assisting with data management and analysis.
Externship
Liver Associates of Texas/ St Luke’s Hospital
Houston, USA
11.2013 - 12.2013
- Conducted detailed histories and examinations of patients under the supervision of the attending physician to inform treatment decisions.
- Presented findings and discussed treatment and management strategies for patients with the attending physician to enhance care.
- Collaborated in discussion of cases and management of in-patients after rounds to support informed clinical decisions.
Medical Officer
St Nicholas Hospital
Lagos Island, Nigeria
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Evaluated outpatients by taking detailed histories, conducting physical examinations, diagnosing conditions, and initiating appropriate treatments.
- Managed emergency cases, including medical and surgical interventions, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Assisted surgical teams during obgyn operations to ensure patient safety.
Project Intern/ Research Assistant
National Spinal Cord Injury and Statistical Centre, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alabama at Birmingham
, USA
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Collecting and collating data from death certificates from nearly all the states in America, which was used for 'The Paralyzed veteran of America' (PVA) cause of death project.
- Compiled data for 2010 midyear statistical report used by Model Spinal Cord Injury centers in the US.
- Conducted quality control of data used in disease classification. of data and codes used in the center for classifying diseases.
- Cross walked ICD9 CM codes to ICD10 in database using ICD translator manuals from World Health Organization.
Medical Officer
The Roding Medical Centre
Victoria Island, Nigeria
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Managed care for patients, primarily children and pregnant mothers, ensuring appropriate treatment and support.
- Assisted in surgeries.
- Supported surgical teams during various procedures in the operating room.
- Presented medical cases and relevant topics at weekly clinical conferences, fostering knowledge exchange among medical staff.
- Compiled and authored comprehensive medical reports on patients, contributing to accurate patient records and care continuity.
Medical Youth Corp Doctor
Nigerian Law School Clinic
Victoria Island, Nigeria
03.2007 - 01.2008
- Addressed health concerns for school staff and students.
- Delivered counseling sessions and health talks focused on disease prevention for patients.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented medical histories in a clinical setting.
- Collaborated with legal professionals to provide healthcare support for legal cases.
- Educated clients on health issues and available healthcare services effectively.
Medical Intern
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Worked in various teams in different departments to consult patients, analyze their health problems and solve them together, establishing good doctor-patient relationships.
- Collected and collated data from treated cases for research, maintaining accurate case file records.
- Organized and led weekly clinical conferences, presenting and analyzing complex cases from my workload to professors, senior consultants, and colleagues in the Departments of Medicine and Paediatrics.
- Conducted fieldwork to gather completed questionnaires from health workers and civil servants.
Observership
St Luke’s Hospital
Houston, USA
04.2014 - 05.2014
- Conducted daily morning rounds with attending physician, discussing management strategies for inpatients.
- Assisted in cardiac catheterization procedures and stent placements in catch lab.
- Detailed case history, examining patients at the office, and discussing clinical cases.
- Participated in daily morning report with residents at Baylor College of Medicine, contributing to case discussions and collaborative learning.
- Assisted Dr. Maher Nasser in clinical cardiology education and training.
Education
Masters in Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology
University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Public Health
Birmingham, AL, USA12-2010
Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor in Surgery (M.B.B.S. Nigeria) -
College of Medicine University of Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria07-2005
Skills
- SAS statistical software
- Patient scheduling
- Clinical decision-making
- Telehealth management
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient management
- Time management
- Patient communication
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), 08/20
Poster Presentations
Trends in New Injuries, Prevalent Cases and Aging with Spinal Cord Injury, Chioma Ndefo M.D, Michael J Devivo Dr.P.H, Yuying Chen MD, PhD, 10/10, Poster presentation at the University of Alabama (UAB) Centre for Aging Annual Meeting
Volunteer Opportunities
- Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (Epidemiology department), Houston, TX, 2013
- Student Mentor, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2010
- Medical Doctor/student Volunteer, Nigerian Conference of Christian Medical and Dental Student (NCCMDS), 1997 - 2006
Publications
- Colorectal Presentation and survival in young individuals: a retrospective Cohort study, MB Ulanja, BD Beutler, M Rishi, C Ogala, DR Patterson, Nageshwara Gullapalli, Santhosh Ambika, 11/18
- Kikuchi Fujimoto disease: an uncommon diagnosis of lymphadenopathy, Ogala C, Balkhaa B, Ulanja M, Chan R, 09/18
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Physicians, 2015 - Present
- American Medical Association, Present
State Licensure
- Arizona, Permanent License, Active
- Texas, Physician License, Active
Timeline
Internist, Primary Care Physician
Marana Health Center
08.2022 - Current
Internist, Primary Care Physician
Carondelet Medical Group
07.2019 - Current
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Nevada, Reno
04.2017 - 01.2019
Internal Medicine Prelim Intern
Presence St Joseph Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2016
Observership
Zimmerman Medical Clinic
10.2014 - 11.2014
Observership
St Luke’s Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2014
Externship
Liver Associates of Texas/ St Luke’s Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2013
Volunteer
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
09.2013 - 03.2014
Medical Officer
St Nicholas Hospital
06.2011 - 12.2011
Project Intern/ Research Assistant
National Spinal Cord Injury and Statistical Centre, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alabama at Birmingham
05.2010 - 12.2010
Medical Officer
The Roding Medical Centre
05.2008 - 08.2009
Medical Youth Corp Doctor
Nigerian Law School Clinic
03.2007 - 01.2008
Medical Intern
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
02.2006 - 02.2007
Masters in Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology
University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Public Health
Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor in Surgery (M.B.B.S. Nigeria) -
College of Medicine University of Nigeria