Homeyra Masoumi, M.D.
Carmel,IN
Summary
Medical Doctor licensed in the State of California with a dedicated 25+ year career in pathology offering an extensive background in hospital and laboratory environments and focus on providing quality healthcare for patients in the United States and Iran. Highly experienced in leading staff, reviewing cases and consulting with physicians to guide and enhance patient diagnoses and treatment plans. Ready to take on a new professional challenge with an expanding operation.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pathologist
Khatam-al-Anbia Hospital
Tehran, Iran
08.2014 - Current
- Reviewed and consulted neuropathology cases referred from other medical centers.
- Reviewed histopathology cases (including breast, neuropathology, GI, GU, Head &Neck, Lung, Gy&N, and soft tissue)
- Evaluated cytology cases (including FNAs).
- Examined hematopathology cases.
- Performed intraoperative consultation (frozen sections predominantly breast, along with GI, GU, neuropathology).
- Coordinated with referring physicians on test analysis and interpretations to guide treatment planning.
- Supervised laboratory staff to maintain consistency, quality and compliance of work performed.
- Enforced and adhered to standard laboratory procedures to comply with health and safety protocols and regulatory standards.
Consultant Physician
Children's Primary Care Medical Group
Chula Vista, CA
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Consulted with surgeons to discuss patient needs, risks and protective strategies to prevent degeneration of conditions.
Researcher Assistant
Rady's Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
07.2005 - 06.2008
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in cases provided by Medical Examiners Office in San Diego, California in collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard University.
- Reviewed cases that resulted in either confirming or changing the previous pathology diagnoses.
- Reviewed patients' history or/any pertinent paperwork
Senior Director of Pathology Lab
Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital
Tehran, Iran
07.1995 - 07.2004
Affiliated with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Supervised a 50-staff clinical lab
- Performed routine laboratory quality control
- Signed out hematopathology cases
- Taught and guided pathology residents
- Taught pathology to medical students
- Supervised handling of specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
Founding Owner/Director of Pathology Lab
Zafaranieh Pathobiology Lab
Tehran, Iran
02.1995 - 07.2004
- Supervised performance and reporting on microbiological, serological and chemical analysis on clinical samples.
- Supervised and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
- Supervised prioritization of work assigned, maintenence of accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Supervised handling of specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Signed out (histopathology, cytopathology, and hematopathology cases)
- Performed detailed and extensive ongoing lab quality control
- Consulted patients on test types and results
Assistant Professor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Tehran, Iran
04.1990 - 07.2004
- Supervised and taught pathology residents by utilizing histopathology, cytology and hematopathology cases.
- Conducted seminars on organ pathology
- Performed autopsy cases
- Taught general and systemic pathology and held practical classes for medical students
Dean of Pathology Department
Rafsanjan University Of Medical Sciences
Rafsanajan, Iran
08.1991 - 07.1995
(On assignment from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences)
- Concurrent Head of clinical and anatomic pathology labs at Ali Ibn Abitaleb Hospital, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Signed out pathology, cytology and hematopathology cases
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Taught general and systemic pathology, histology and embryology to medical, dental and nursing students.
- Held pathology lab classes for medical students
Head of Clinical Labratory
Imam Hussein Medical Center
Tehran, Iran
07.1990 - 08.1991
Affiliated with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Taught and supervised pathology residents
- Performed routine lab quality control
- Oversaw a 45-staff lab
Education
Pathology Residency - Pathology (Completed 9 Out of 48 Months)
University Of California San Diego
San Diego, CA03.2011
Neuropathology Fellowship - Neuropathology
University Of California San Diego
San Diego, CA03.2010
Iranian Board of Anatomoclinical Pathology -
Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences
Tehran, Iran1989
Medical Doctor -
Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences
Tehran, Iran1984
Skills
- Histology skills
- Cytology experience
- Laboratory management
- Physician collaboration
- Research and Analysis
- Literature Reviews
- Fluent in English and Persian
- Limited Spanish and French
Publications
- Byard RW;Masoumi H;Haas E;Sage M;Krous HF; “Could Intra-Alveolar Hemosiderin Deposition in Adults Be Used as a Marker for Previous Asphyxial Episodes in Cases of Autoerotic Death?” Journal of Forensic Sciences, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2011, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21361942/.
- Sitapati AM;Kao CL;Cachay ER;Masoumi H;Wallis RS;Mathews WC; “Treatment of HIV-Related Inflammatory Cerebral Cryptococcoma with Adalimumab.” Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20001539/.
- Breisch E; Haas E; Masoumi H;Chadwick A; Krous H. “A Morphometric Analysis of the Infant Calvarium and Dura.” Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, Springer US, Dec. 2010, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2940036/.
- J; Ganesan K;Masoumi H;Dietrich R;Hesselink. “Intracavernous Sinus Solid-Cystic Haemangiopericytoma: a Rare Entity with Radiology-Pathology Correlation.” Clinical Radiology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20338403/.
- Keshavarzi S;Masoumi H;Jankowski P;Macdougall M;Lulic D;Hansen L;Ciacci JD; “Reluctant Hydrocephalus.” Neuropathology : Official Journal of the Japanese Society of Neuropathology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20113401/.
- HF, Lucas JR;Haas EA;Masoumi H;Krous. “Sudden Death in a Toddler with Laryngotracheitis Caused by Human Parainfluenza Virus-1.” Pediatric and Developmental Pathology : the Official Journal of the Society for Pediatric Pathology and the Paediatric Pathology Society, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2009, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18671453/.
- Krous HF;Ferandos C;Masoumi H;Arnold J;Haas EA;Stanley C;Grossfeld PD; “Myocardial Inflammation, Cellular Death, and Viral Detection in Sudden Infant Death Caused by SIDS, Suffocation, or Myocarditis.” Pediatric Research, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2009, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19287341/.
- Krous HF;Haas EA;Chadwick AE;Masoumi H;Mhoyan A;Stanley C; “Delayed Death in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: a San Diego SIDS/SUDC Research Project 15-Year Population-Based Report.” Forensic Science International, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2008, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17988810/.
- Krous HF;Haas EA;Chadwick AE;Masoumi H;Stanley C; “Intrathoracic Petechiae in SIDS: a Retrospective Population-Based 15-Year Study.” Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2008, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19291444/.
- Krous HF;Haas EA;Chadwick AE;Masoumi H;Stanley C; “Intrathoracic Petechiae in SIDS: a Retrospective Population-Based 15-Year Study.” Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2008, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19291444/.
- Afrakhteh M;Beyhaghi H;Moradi A;Hosseini S;Mahdavi A; Giti A;Mpdarres S;Zonoobi Z;Masoomi H. “Sexually Transmitted Infections in Tehran.” Journal of Family and Reproductive Health, 2008, jfrh.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jfrh/article/view/45.
- Krous HF;Chadwick AE;Haas E;Masoumi H;Stanley C; “Sudden Infant Death While Awake.” Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2007, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19291468/.
- Krous HF;Chadwick AE;Haas EA;Breisch E;Masoumi H; “Congenital Cerebellar Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor in an Infant with Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa.” Pediatric and Developmental Pathology : the Official Journal of the Society for Pediatric Pathology and the Paediatric Pathology Society, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2007, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18001159/.
- Krous HF;Haas EA;Chadwick AE;Masoumi H;Stanley C;Perry GW; “Hemoglobin F in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: a San Diego SIDS/SUDC Research Project Report.” Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2007, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17961870/.
- Krous HF;Haas EA;Masoumi H;Chadwick AE;Stanley C; “A Comparison of Pulmonary Intra-Alveolar Hemorrhage in Cases of Sudden Infant Death Due to SIDS in a Safe Sleep Environment or to Suffocation.” Forensic Science International, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2007, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17222997/.
- Krous HF;Masoumi H;Haas EA;Chadwick AE;Stanley C;Thach BT; “Aspiration of Gastric Contents in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome without Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.” The Journal of Pediatrics, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2007, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17307537/.
- Masoumi H;Chadwick AE;Haas EA;Stanley C;Krous HF; “Unclassified Sudden Infant Death Associated with Pulmonary Intra-Alveolar Hemosiderosis and Hemorrhage.” Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2007, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17961871/.
- Masoumi H;Kinney HC;Chadwick AE;Rubio A;Krous HF; “Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood Associated with Cardiac Rhabdomyoma, Involuting Adrenal Ganglioneuroma, and Megalencephaly: Another Expression of Tuberous Sclerosis?” Pediatric and Developmental Pathology : the Official Journal of the Society for Pediatric Pathology and the Paediatric Pathology Society, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2007, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17378684/.
Timeline
Senior Pathologist
Khatam-al-Anbia Hospital
08.2014 - Current
Consultant Physician
Children's Primary Care Medical Group
05.2012 - 08.2014
Researcher Assistant
Rady's Children's Hospital
07.2005 - 06.2008
Senior Director of Pathology Lab
Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital
07.1995 - 07.2004
Founding Owner/Director of Pathology Lab
Zafaranieh Pathobiology Lab
02.1995 - 07.2004
Dean of Pathology Department
Rafsanjan University Of Medical Sciences
08.1991 - 07.1995
Head of Clinical Labratory
Imam Hussein Medical Center
07.1990 - 08.1991
Assistant Professor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
04.1990 - 07.2004
Pathology Residency - Pathology (Completed 9 Out of 48 Months)
University Of California San Diego
Neuropathology Fellowship - Neuropathology
University Of California San Diego
Iranian Board of Anatomoclinical Pathology -
Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences
Medical Doctor -
Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences
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