Professional medical practitioner prepared for role in hospital medicine. Brings substantial experience in diagnosing and managing patient care with focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving positive outcomes. Renowned for adaptability and reliability in dynamic clinical settings, specializing in patient assessment and treatment planning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitalist
North Bay Medical Center - Healthcare Group
03.2012 - Current
Duties include admitting, evaluating, and treating patients admitted in the hospital
Provide medical consultations to patients admitted to other specialities
ICU Coverage
Hospitalist
Lodi Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 09.2023
Dec 2013 - July 2015 - Team Health West
Aug 2015 - March 2022- UC Davis Medical Group
March 2022 - Sept 2023 - Sound Physicians
Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
Medical Consultant
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - Department Of Corrections and Rehabilitation
07.2004 - 08.2013
Review field operations and assist with implementation of policies, procedures, and health care programs; Provide consultation to field health care staff
Conduct investigations, review litigations and appeals for health care services
Provide consultation, education, and corrective actions to peers
Ensure compliance with various health care policies and programs including utilization management, public health and peer review
Provide clinical care at health care facilities
Consult with and provide technical and clinical advice to Chief Medical Officer and Chief Deputy Clinical Services, administrative and management staff of various health care facilities
Provide clinical leadership to health care staff on health care issues
Form and manage adhoc work groups consisting of health care services division operations and field administrative and health care staff to implement and ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulation
Give lectures to health care staff which provides them with continuing medical education credits
Hospitalist (Part Time)
GALEN INPATIENT PHYSICIAN
05.2005 - 09.2011
Duties include admitting, evaluating, and treating patients admitted in the hospital
Provide medical consultations to patients admitted to other specialities
ICU coverage
Emergency Room Physician
EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP
08.2001 - 03.2004
PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE PRACTICE
02.1998 - 06.2002
Education
Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine
Brookdale University Hospital
Brooklyn, New York
01.1998
Residency
Brookdale University Hospital
Brooklyn, New York
06.1997
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Karachi
09.1990
Skills
Healthcare regulations
Bedside manner
Continuity of care
Patient Safety
Quality Improvement
Problem-solving abilities
Clinicalresearch
Investigator in comparative study of Gatifloxacin in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, acute chronic bronchitis and acute sinusitis.
Co-Investigator in TIMI 9 B Trial/Gusto II b trial - Published in Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - 09/97 issue.
Co-Investigator in Praise Trial - Published in New England Journal of Medicine - 10/96.
Achievementsandawards
Dean's List in final year MBBS 1990.
Hometel
(916)773-1833
Licensureandcertification
Licence to practice medicine in California.
Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Program.
Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program.
Timeline
Hospitalist
Lodi Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 09.2023
Hospitalist
North Bay Medical Center - Healthcare Group
03.2012 - Current
Hospitalist (Part Time)
GALEN INPATIENT PHYSICIAN
05.2005 - 09.2011
Medical Consultant
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - Department Of Corrections and Rehabilitation
07.2004 - 08.2013
Emergency Room Physician
EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP
08.2001 - 03.2004
PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE PRACTICE
02.1998 - 06.2002
Residency
Brookdale University Hospital
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Karachi
Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine
Brookdale University Hospital
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