Saba Asif
Bloomfield Hills
Summary
Medical professional prepared for demands of Resident Doctor role, with history of delivering high-quality patient care and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced medical settings, ensuring continuity of care and patient satisfaction. Skilled in diagnostic evaluations, patient management, and clinical decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Doctor
Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Performed minor procedures like pap smears, Intraarticular injections, central and arterial line placement under supervision to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provided inpatient care, including monitoring and adjusting treatment plans.
- Administered various diagnostic imaging techniques for precise patient assessments.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations to identify health issues.
- Provided timely documentation of all medical encounters while maintaining complete confidentiality as per HIPAA guidelines.
- Assessed complex diagnostic cases using critical thinking skills, leading to accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments for each patient''s needs.
- Mentored medical students and junior residents, fostering their professional growth and clinical skills development.
- Actively participated in Sepsis committee meetings to contribute ideas that would improve efficiency within the healthcare system.
Observer
Montefiore Medical Centre
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed the Fellow during chart reviews and pre-rounds
- Rounds with the Attending, Fellow, and Residents- Participated in detailed discussions about the patient history and physical, comprehended laboratory and radiological test results, derived from differentials and management plan
- Formed meaningful relationships with team members and learned about the culture and work ethic at Montefiore Health System
Resident
Apollo Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Elicited history and conducted physical examinations, derived diagnosis, and planned management of patients in the Internal medicine department and sub-specialties
- Ordered and comprehended relevant tests and analyses
- Performed phlebotomies, Peripheral and central line placements, ascitic and pleural taps, and ET intubations
- Collaborated with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Nutritionists, technicians, and other fellow professionals to implemented interdisciplinary care plans
- Confirmed accurate and timely completion of paperwork(insurance, discharge, etc) to facilitate seamless patient experience
- Participated in training and education of junior residents and students (Macquarie University, Sydney) by conducting weekly seminars, case discussions, and Journal club meetings
- Full-time physician on floors and ICU in the COVID-19 block
Extern
Houston Methodist
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Carried a minimum of 23 patients daily in Oncology and Hematology (4 weeks) departments
- Conducted prerounds on patients and wrote daily SOAP notes in the EMR system
- Shared and discussed cases with interns/residents before attending rounds
- Participated in case discussions, diagnostic and imaging measures, and treatment plans
- Assisted in hospital admissions and patient followup
- Noted detailed patient histories and performed physical examinations
- Attended patient case presentations, resident seminars, didactic, and virtual lectures
Extern- Hands on
TMC physicians
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Elicited history and physical examination of 8-10 patients/day
- Coordinated Screening tests and routine health checks and participated in planning management
- Documented patient management and treatment plans to the EMR system
Extern
Houston Methodist
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Conducted history taking and physical examination of 8-10 patients per day and collaborated with Attending physicians about diagnosis and management of patients
- Assisted in performing pulmonary function tests and 6-minute walk tests
- Attended weekly inter-departmental case discussion meetings and presented cases
- Provided patient clarity about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
Physician Assistant
Allermy Centre for Allergies
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Recorded patients' health histories and provided assistance for over10-12 consultations daily
- Wrote a Quora blog answering various queries related to allergies
- Educated patients and families on the correct administration of medications to avoid adverse reactions and over-use
Intern
Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Rotated over a period of one year, in the department of Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Pathology
- Performed preliminary history taking and physical examination of 10-15 patients each day in a 200 bedded tertiary care center in rural India
- Implemented treatment plans for patients while working under the direct supervision of Residents and Attending Physicians
- Participated in conducting health camps in rural India in a resource-restricted setup and educated patients about environmental and personal hygiene, administered vaccination to defaulter children and adults according to WHO protocol, administered Malaria prophylaxis, and did primary preventive screening checks for geriatric patients
Education
M.B.B.S -
Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences
Hyderabad India07-2018
Skills
- Surgical skills
- Medical research
- Women's health
- Public health
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Inpatient care
- Infectious disease practice
- Bedside manner
Scholarly Activities
Academic Activity
1)Incidental asymptomatic Cerebral involvement in rhinoorbital mucormycosis- Saba Asif, Varshini Thiruvadi, Shamla Kalyan, Alexander Satei-Poster presentation
2)Acyclovir resistant herpes encephalitis.-Saba Asif MD, Varshini Thiruvadi MD Brian Takimoto, MS 3,Shamla Kalyan M.D-Poster presentation
3)A case of diabetic amyotrophy triggered by infective endocarditis.-Saba Asif MD, Varshini Thiruvadi M.D, Ayoub Innabi M.D-Poster presentation
4)Uncommon presentation of common pathogen in the transplant host.-Varshini Thiruvadi, Saba Asif M.D-Poster presentation
5)Triple challenge–CMV and ulcerative colitis in newly diagnosed HIV patient- Meumbur Praise, Kpughur-Tule, Carly Hubers, Ngumimi Peace Kpughur-Tule, Saba Asif, Kendall Conway,Alexander Satei, Pritha Chitagi.-Poster presentation
6)Compounded hepatic insults–convergence of schistosomiasis, viral and autoimmune hepatitis.-Meumbur Praise, Kpughur-Tule, Carly Hubers, Ngumimi Peace Kpughur-Tule, Saba Asif, Kendall Conway,Alexander Satei, Pritha Chitagi.-Poster presentation
7)C. difficile colitis in a patient with oglivie syndrome. Aditya Kohli, Saba Asif, Yash Shah, Aydin Turan-Poster presentation
8)Lactobacillus species tenosynovitis in diabetic patient.,Aditya Kohli, Saba Asif, Parjanya Bhatt Hazem Nassif-Poster presentation
9)Abdominoplasty complicated by Mycobacterium fortuitum Surgical Site Infection. Parjanya Bhatt, Saba Asif, Hazem Nassif- Poster presentation
10) Asif,S. (2021, April 17). Optic Chiasma involvement in Anti-MOG-Antibody Syndrome. [Poster presented]. American Academy of
Neurology 73rd Annual Meeting- Virtual/minneapolis, MN, USA.
PUBLICATIONS:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts
1) Asif,S., & Bali,A . (2022, Jun). Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of Antiphospholipid-Antibody Syndrome (APS). Cu
reus , 14(6), e26022.Cited in PubMed; PMID: 35865415. Pub Status: Published.
2) Bali,A.,& Dang,A.K. (2022, Jul). Clinical Uses of Ketamine in Children: A Narrative Review. Cureus, 14(7), e27065.
Pub Status: Published.
3) Dang,A.K. & Gonzalez,D.A.. (2022, Jun). Vinculum of Cardiovascular Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Narrative Review.
Cureus, 14(6), e26144.Cited in PubMed; PMID: 35891823. Pub Status: Published.
4) Gonzalez,D., & Kumar,R. (2022, May). Sepsis and Thrombocytopenia: A Nowadays Problem. Cureus, 14(5), e25421.
Cited in PubMed; PMID: 35774677. Pub Status: Published.
5) Kumar,R., & Asif,S . (2022, Jun). The Development and Impact of Anxiety With Migraines: A Narrative Review. Cureus, 14(6),
e26419.Pub Status: Published.
Timeline
Resident Doctor
Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Observer
Montefiore Medical Centre
07.2022 - 08.2022
Extern
Houston Methodist
02.2022 - 03.2022
Extern- Hands on
TMC physicians
02.2022 - 03.2022
Extern
Houston Methodist
01.2022 - 02.2022
Resident
Apollo Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2022
Physician Assistant
Allermy Centre for Allergies
06.2018 - 03.2019
Intern
Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences
04.2017 - 03.2018
M.B.B.S -
Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences
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