Dr Lajvanti Bhatt
Summary
Proficient at ophthalmic surgery and diagnosis, with a proven track record in enhancing ocular health through innovative care and education, as demonstrated at the Government hospitals of Gujarat. Skilled in interpersonal communication, I've significantly improved patient outcomes by integrating advanced surgical techniques and fostering patient understanding of vision therapy.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent Civil Hospital Viramgam
Government of Gujarat
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Developed tools to improve disease surveillance with better screening and reporting options.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
Class 1 Eye Surgeon, Civil Hospital
Government Of Gujarat
08.1997 - 08.2020
- Managed ophthalmic conditions, in outpatient and inpatient department
- Carried out cataract and other eye surgery using operating microscopes through SICS and Phaco.
- Program officer of National Blindness Control society.
- Assessed and examined patients daily to develop accurate diagnoses.
- Conducted eye camps for various rural areas regularly.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and nursing staff on proper maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
- Prescribed and administered topical and systemic medications to treat conditions and manage pain.
- Diagnosed and treated corneal, scleral, conjunctival and eyelid maladies.
- Provided or directed provision of postoperative care.
- Diagnosed or treated injuries and diseases of eye and eye structures.
- Investigated patient histories and goals to determine optimal care planning.
- Conducted comprehensive examinations of visual system to determine nature or extent of ocular disorders.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Eye Surgeon
Sadvichar Parivar
10.1992 - 02.2002
- Prescribed and administered topical and systemic medications to treat conditions and manage pain.
- Educated patients and nursing staff on proper maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
- outpatient department and cataract surgeries
- Volunteered here during winters alongside of working fulltime at Kheda civil Hospital.
Class 1 Eye Surgeon, Gandhi Hospital
Government Of Gujarat
08.1994 - 08.1997
- Managed Ophthalmic cases in out-patient and in-patient department.
- Conducted cataract and other opthalmic surgeries on regular basis.
- Conducted eye camps for various rural areas regularly.
- Program officer for National Blindness control Society.
Medical Officer, Civil Hospital Sola
Government of Gujarat
12.1992 - 07.1994
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Senior Resident
LG General Hospital
07.1989 - 12.1992
- Provided patient education and counseling, covering health status, test results, disease processes, and discharge planning.
- Teaching Position- educated juniors in ophthalmology for 4 years.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Integrated findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
Ophthalmology Resident
MJ Institute Of Ophthalmology, BJ Medical College
03.1985 - 12.1988
- Managed ophthalmic conditions, taking into account both medical and surgical aspects of patient care.
- Carried out eye surgery using operating microscopes to perform small incision surgery.
- Teaching Position- provided education for 4 years
Locum Surgery Resident
Shardaben General Hospital
01.1985 - 03.1985
- Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures.
- Informed patients of risks prior to procedures to assist families and patients in making educated decisions for personal care.
- Teaching position- provided education for 2 months
- Operated on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries and prevent and treat diseases.
- Assisted in various common surgical procedures such as appendectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, inguinal hernia repairs and tonsillectomies to restore health in patients.
Medical Intern
BJ Medical College
01.1984 - 12.1984
- Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
- Interviewed patients and added key details to medical histories.
- Applied classroom learning by directly caring for patients with acute concerns and chronic conditions.
Education
Master of Surgery - Opthalmology
B.J. Medical College
Ahmedabad, GujaratBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine And Surgery
B.J. Medical College
Ahmedabad, Gujarat12th Standard (HSC) -
Sardar Patel Higher Secondary School
AhmedabadSkills
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Ophthalmologic disease diagnoses
- Vision therapy
- Ocular health education
- Visual examinations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Education
Accomplishments
- Successfully done thousands of cataract surgeries throughout my career.
- Able to diagnose complex ophthalmologic diseases.
- Rendered ocular services to the rural population of Gujarat with the utmost dedication
Certification
- Phaco Cataract Surgery
- Certificate of Registration of MBBS with Gujarat Medical Council.
- Certificate of Registration of MS Opthalmology with Gujarat Medical Council.
- Hindi Language National Examinations - 4th level (highest) Proficient
Timeline
Superintendent Civil Hospital Viramgam
Government of Gujarat
08.2020 - 04.2021
Class 1 Eye Surgeon, Civil Hospital
Government Of Gujarat
08.1997 - 08.2020
Class 1 Eye Surgeon, Gandhi Hospital
Government Of Gujarat
08.1994 - 08.1997
Medical Officer, Civil Hospital Sola
Government of Gujarat
12.1992 - 07.1994
Eye Surgeon
Sadvichar Parivar
10.1992 - 02.2002
Senior Resident
LG General Hospital
07.1989 - 12.1992
Ophthalmology Resident
MJ Institute Of Ophthalmology, BJ Medical College
03.1985 - 12.1988
Locum Surgery Resident
Shardaben General Hospital
01.1985 - 03.1985
Medical Intern
BJ Medical College
01.1984 - 12.1984
Master of Surgery - Opthalmology
B.J. Medical College
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine And Surgery
B.J. Medical College
12th Standard (HSC) -
Sardar Patel Higher Secondary School
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