Golriz Asefi, MD
Los Altos,CA
Summary
Expert in Family preventative and diagnostic medicine, weight loss, urgent and Emergency medicine. Experience in cosmetic medicine and aesthetic medicine. Certified in botox and filler injections as well as laser medicine. Medical director at a busy urban San Francisco clinic caring for patients with life threatening emergencies, Family medicine, Pediatric medicine, Adolescence and Adult medicine. Supervising physician to the entire Northern California division of Carbon Health; managing multiple nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistance. Winner of residency award for greater than 98 percentile passing score on Medical Boards. Winner of best research project at my residency program. My experience fostered a strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency and better patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Director
AsefiMedical
03.2024 - Current
- Concierge Family medicine, weight loss, and cosmetic medicine
- Experience in botox and filler injections
- Certified in botox, filler, and laser medicine
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance patient care efficiency. Oversaw financial operations, including budgeting and expense tracking, to ensure profitability.
- Established partnerships with local healthcare providers to expand service offerings and referral networks.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Medical Director
Carbon Health
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Medical director at an urgent care in San Francisco. Treating patients in Urgent and Emergency Medicine which includes Family medicine, Dermatology, Women's health, Adult medicine, Geriatric medicine and Pediatric medicine
- Supervising physician to the entire Norther California division of carbon health; managing multiple nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants
- Led clinical operations to enhance patient care and streamline processes across multiple locations.
- Mentored medical staff to foster professional growth and ensure adherence to best practices in patient management.
- Facilitated training programs that empowered staff with skills necessary for effective patient care coordination and management.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
Physician
UCLA-RBFMRP
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Physician treating patients in Family preventative and diagnostic medicine, woman's health, Dermatology, Emergency medicine, ICU, and Orthopedic medicine
- Diagnosed and treated diverse patient populations, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
- Mentored junior physicians, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and streamline operational processes.
- Conducted research to advance medical knowledge and contribute to academic publications.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote preventative care and health education initiatives.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, driving improvements in clinical practices and resource allocation.
- Led quality improvement projects that enhanced service delivery and increased patient satisfaction scores.
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
Senior Medical Advisor
Envive Inc.
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Designing a medical software to help physicians and patients navigate their care using my medical knowledge and cancer research background
- Cultivated strong relationships with healthcare professionals to drive product adoption and loyalty.
- Executed product presentations that effectively communicated clinical benefits to diverse audiences.
Senior Clinical Research Scientist
Kern Medical
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Working directly with the lead investigator on Coccidioidomycosis genetic sequencing research project
- More than 7 published research papers and multiple research presentations nationally resulted
- Led clinical trial design and implementation for multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring protocol adherence and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and optimized data collection processes, enhancing accuracy and integrity of study results.
- Mentored junior research staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in clinical research methodologies.
- Analyzed complex clinical data, translating findings into actionable insights for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
- Conducted training sessions on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, ensuring team compliance with industry regulations.
- Evaluated research protocols for feasibility and risk assessment, contributing to strategic planning of clinical studies.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Clinical Research
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed over 35 oncology clinical trials in breast, lung, renal, colorectal, and dermatology
- Supported clinical research initiatives through careful data collection, analysis, and documentation of ultrasound findings related to study objectives.
- Evaluated clinical research findings to implement evidence-based practice recommendations into daily pharmacy operations.
Surgical Clinical Research
Michigan State University
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Worked directly with the principal investigator in the colorectal team to link genetic mutations to the development of colorectal cancer
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Research
UCLA Health
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Worked directly with the Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care to find a correlation between lactate levels in paired arterial, peripheral, and central venous lines in ICU patients.
- Managed the project and was published in Chest journal of Medicine as a result
Education
Bachelor's degree - Integrative Biology, Near Eastern Language and literature
University of California, Berkeley
Doctor of Medicine - MD - Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency - Family Medicine Residency Program
UCLA-RBFMRP
06.2022
Skills
- Cosmetic medicine
- Weight loss medicine
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Urgent Dermatology
- Medical Director at a busy urban urgent care
- Supervising physician to multiple clinics
- Family preventative and diagnostic medicine
- Urgent and Emergency medicine
- Laser medicine
Certification
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Certified in Botox enhancement aesthetics
Certified in Filler enhancement aesthetics
Languages
Spanish (Limited Working)
Farsi (Native or Bilingual)
English (Native or Bilingual)
Publications
- 29-Year-Old Man Presenting With Progressive Dyspnea, Oculocutaneous Albinism, and Epistaxis
- Fatal Case of Coccidioidomycosis in an AIDS Patient with Liver Cirrhosis and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Coccidioides: A Stealthy and Permanent Alien
- Case of Coccidioidomycosis Encephalitis Complicated by Interventricular Hemorrhage and Irreversible Coma
- First Reported Case of Osteopoikilosis Mimicking Disseminated Osseous Coccidioidomycosis
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Contact
- Golrizasefi@gmail.com
- Www.linkedin.com/in/golriz-asefi-md-540a3a157 (LinkedIn)
Timeline
Medical Director
AsefiMedical
03.2024 - Current
Medical Director
Carbon Health
03.2023 - 12.2023
Physician
UCLA-RBFMRP
07.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Clinical Research Scientist
Kern Medical
09.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Medical Advisor
Envive Inc.
03.2017 - 10.2019
Clinical Research
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers
10.2016 - 08.2017
Surgical Clinical Research
Michigan State University
08.2015 - 04.2016
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Research
UCLA Health
05.2014 - 07.2014
Doctor of Medicine - MD - Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine
Bachelor's degree - Integrative Biology, Near Eastern Language and literature
University of California, Berkeley
Residency - Family Medicine Residency Program
UCLA-RBFMRP
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