Michael Swikehardt
Carpinteria,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Interventional radiologist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of patient care and providing appropriate procedures as indicated. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in interventional radiology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventional Radiologist
Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates Inc
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted radiological procedures requiring image-guided interventions.
- Performed Basic and Complex procedures in a Level 2 hospital setting.
- Delivered comprehensive interpretation of various imaging tests to consulting physicians.
- Served on-call in large hospital setting for 24-hour shifts to provide radiological and imaging expertise.
- Treated cancerous tumors by administration of high energy sources, radioisotopes and focused radiation treatments.
- Treated peripheral arterial disease using endovascular techniques.
- Analyzed and interpreted X-ray, ultrasound, MRI and CT scan images to communicate diagnoses to healthcare providers.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Interventional Radiology Fellow
Beth Israel Lahey Health
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed Basic and Complex interventional procedures based on patient needs. Over 1000 procedures performed.
- Specialized in Complex hepatobiliary procedures like TACE, Y90 (Sirtex and Therasphere Certified), and over >40 Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic shunts.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Developed treatment plans for patients and followed through with continuity of care.
- Managed Busy Consult Service
- Saw patients in clinic and performed outpatient procedures.
- Read Diagnostic Studies and learned how to operate the Vascular lab.
Resident Physician
SUNY Downstate
07.2018 - 06.2022
- ESIR Resident
- Learned Diagnostic Radiology and took call at a hospital that services approximately 800,000 people in our surrounding community.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in Interventional Radiology.
- Provided treatment for a Level-1 Trauma hospital for patients presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding, pulmonary embolisms and arterial extravasation life-threatening conditions, regularly performing embolizations and thrombectomy procedures.
- Shadowed attending physicians during complex and innovative procedures to gain greater understanding of technique.
- Performed medical care under guidance of attending physician.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
General Surgery Resident
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted various common surgical procedures such as appendectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, inguinal hernia repairs and cholecystectomies to restore health in patients.
- Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures.
- Made informed decisions of therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
- Primarily rotated through Vascular and Trauma Services with over 200 Endovascular cases
- Cared for patients in a Level 1 Trauma Center SICU.
- Managed 30+ patients on hospital floor as the on call resident, delegated tasks appropriately and supervised medical students.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Medical University of The Americas
St. Kitts05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12.2010
Skills
Diagnostic Radiology
Technical Skills
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation
Arterial Interventions
Complex Problem-Solving
Fluent Spanish Speaker
Trauma Intervention
Peripheral Arterial Disease Management and Treatment
Complex Hepatobiliary Interventions
Interventional procedures
Excellent Communication
Embolization Techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Interventional Radiologist
Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates Inc
08.2023 - Current
Interventional Radiology Fellow
Beth Israel Lahey Health
07.2022 - 06.2023
Resident Physician
SUNY Downstate
07.2018 - 06.2022
General Surgery Resident
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
07.2016 - 06.2018
M.D. - Medicine
Medical University of The Americas
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Western Carolina University
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