SHAH NAFEE MAHMUD
Woburn,MA
Summary
Board-eligible Internal Medicine physician at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center with extensive experience in acute care medicine, remote patient triage, and evidence-based management of mult-organ system pathologies. Incoming Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellow (July 2026 – June 2029) with strong expertise in telehealth evaluation, outpatient acute care, and medication management. Experienced in high-volume clinical environments requiring efficient EMR documentation, rapid clinical decision-making, and strong patient communication. Proficient in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and ultrasound-guided procedures, with a commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality telemedicine care. Experienced in telehealth-appropriate management of common outpatient conditions including upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, dermatologic complaints, and medication refill management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Medicine Resident Physician
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Burlington, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Manage complex inpatient medical conditions including cardiopulmonary disease, infections, and metabolic disorders
- Conducted thorough clinical evaluations and rapid triage to ensure timely patient care.
- Participate in rapid response and code teams within a tertiary academic medical center
- Facilitated coordination of multidisciplinary patient care among specialists, nursing staff, and pharmacists.
- Perform bedside procedures including central venous catheters, arterial lines, and paracentesis. Performed over 200 bedside procedures.
- Utilize point-of-care ultrasound for cardiopulmonary evaluation and procedural guidance
- Provided clear guidance and strategic discharge planning to enhance patient understanding of complex medical conditions.
- Extensive care in cardiac and medical critical care units
- Extensive outpatient and acute care experience. Skilled in triaging illness and managing full patient schedules.
- Maintaining good documentation and patient note taking
- Experience in answering in-basket items for the Internal Medicine Outpatient practice, and fulfilling the role of “Doctor of the Day” or On-Call Doctor to fulfill all patient requests.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline communication.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Developed educational materials for patients on chronic disease management and preventive care strategies.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Assisted attending physicians with complex cases requiring critical thinking skills and advanced diagnostics or interventions for improved patient management strategies.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Clinical Research Investigator
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Participate in multicenter clinical trials investigating ARDS therapies and sepsis-associated acute kidney injury
- Assist in patient enrollment, protocol analysis, and clinical data evaluation
- Contribute to research presentations and manuscript development
Clinical Data Specialist
Syntactx
New York, NY
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Led data review processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented data management protocols to streamline clinical trial efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on data entry best practices and quality assurance measures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve data discrepancies and enhance study outcomes.
Associate Trial Manager
Cerba Research Group
New York, NY
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Developed training programs that improved staff performance and compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation and reduce project turnaround times.
- Oversaw project management efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
- Oversaw the setup of phase 3-4 clinical research trials in collaboration with bio and pharmaceutical companies. Directed data auditing initiatives and the development of a comprehensive clinical database. Championed quality assurance efforts for diverse clinical data sets.
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Medicine
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York
New York, NY06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05-2016
Skills
- Remote patient triage and telehealth clinical decision making
- Virtual urgent care evaluation
- Management of common outpatient conditions (URI, sinusitis, UTI, dermatologic complaints, etc)
- Medication prescribing and refill protocols
- Remote patient counseling and follow-up planning
- Asynchronous care workflows
- High-volume patient management
- Epic EMR documentation and workflow efficiency
- Interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration
- Evidence-based clinical care
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- Proficiency in suturing and other acute care procedures
Accomplishments
· Mahmud SN, Bhatti AW, Rahman A, Al Qassab O, Mackay F. Development of a Longitudinal, Small-Group POCUS Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents. The Lahey Journal. 2025.
· Mahmud SN et al. Prevalence and Impact on Outcomes of Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy in Critically Ill Patients. Critical Care Medicine. 2025.
· Mahmud SN et al. Severe Listeria Meningitis in the ICU with Meaningful Neurological Recovery. Critical Care Medicine. 2025.
· Mahmud SN et al. Endobronchial Hamartoma Causing Recurrent Bronchitis and Dyspnea. CHEST Journal. 2024.
· Al Qassab O, Mahmud SN et al. Shock vs Leak: Severe Anasarca in the Setting of Influenza A. CHEST Journal. 2024.
Certification
- Massachusetts Medical License
- DEA Registered Physician
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
LANGUAGES
English — Fluent
Bengali — Fluent
Spanish — Conversational
Timeline
Pulmonary & Critical Care Clinical Research Investigator
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Internal Medicine Resident Physician
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Data Specialist
Syntactx
09.2018 - 07.2019
Associate Trial Manager
Cerba Research Group
07.2016 - 09.2018
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Medicine
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Cornell University
BOARD ELIGIBLE
Board Eligible — Internal Medicine (ABIM)
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
- Internal Medicine Residency — Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, MA | July 2023 – May 2026
- Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship — Lahey Hospital & Medical Center | July 2026 – June 2029
PROCEDURAL & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- Central venous catheter placement
- Hemodialysis catheter placement
- Arterial line placement
- Diagnostic and therapeutic paracentesis
- Ultrasound-guided vascular access
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (cardiac, lung, and procedural guidance)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Mahmud SN, Bhatti AW, Rahman A, Al Qassab O, Mackay F. Development of a Longitudinal, Small-Group POCUS Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents. The Lahey Journal. 2025.
- Mahmud SN et al. Prevalence and Impact on Outcomes of Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy in Critically Ill Patients. Critical Care Medicine. 2025.
- Mahmud SN et al. Severe Listeria Meningitis in the ICU with Meaningful Neurological Recovery. Critical Care Medicine. 2025.
- Mahmud SN et al. Endobronchial Hamartoma Causing Recurrent Bronchitis and Dyspnea. CHEST Journal. 2024.
- Al Qassab O, Mahmud SN et al. Shock vs Leak: Severe Anasarca in the Setting of Influenza A. CHEST Journal. 2024.