Compassionate Family Physician with extensive primary care experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. Expertise in preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient counseling, complemented by international clinical experience in Myanmar and Taiwan. Multilingual practitioner dedicated to delivering culturally responsive care and fostering effective communication with diverse patient populations.
Work History
Family Medicine Resident Physician
2 Years 11 Months
Desert Regional Medical Center | 07.2024 - 06.2027
Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community settings for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disorders, obesity, and preventive health needs.
Perform routine ambulatory procedures and provide preventive care, health maintenance, medication management, and patient education.
Coordinated multidisciplinary care with specialists, nursing staff, case management, and pharmacy to ensure comprehensive patient management.
Participate in inpatient medicine, ICU, emergency medicine, pediatrics, women's health, surgery, geriatrics, and subspecialty rotations.
Developed and maintained longitudinal patient relationships in continuity clinics, focusing on chronic disease management and post-hospitalization follow-up.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives, scholarly activities, case presentations, resident didactics, and medical education while volunteering in mobile clinic.
Completed family residency program focused on comprehensive patient care.
Research Volunteer
1 Year
Keck School of Medicine of USC | 01.2023 - 01.2024
Supported Western blot analysis of mouse DNA using PCR instruments and gel electrophoresis. Assisted with cell growth, splitting, freezing, and routine cell culture maintenance. Helped assess therapeutic targets for prevention of drug-induced hepatotoxicity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease through cellular mechanism research. Reviewed genotype literature and assisted with systematic study preparation and article publication tasks. Learned HIPAA requirements and research ethics standards.
Clinic Assistant
4 Years
Ka Woo Medical Clinic, Inc. | 01.2020 - 01.2024
Performed patient intake procedures, including obtaining medical histories and assisting the physician during examinations.
Counseled patients on follow-ups, medications, and activity restrictions.
Documented patient histories, physical examination findings, assessments, and clinical plans.
Observed rapid clinical decision-making across diverse pediatric presentations, gaining insight into diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based management, and effective physician–patient communication.
Volunteer
4 Months
Cedars-Sinai Hospital Emergency department | 05.2023 - 09.2023
Researcher
1 Month
American Academy of Research & Academics | 07.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical observer
2 Months
University of Southern California & LA County | 05.2023 - 07.2023
Clinical observer
4 Months
Garvey Healthy Family Medical Clinic | 02.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical observer
1 Year 5 Months
Golden Pacific Nephrology Medical Clinic, Inc. | 07.2021 - 12.2022
Clinical observer
1 Month
St. John's Regional Medical Center | 05.2022 - 06.2022
Physician Assistant
4 Years
Da Chien General Hospital and Country Hospital | 01.2015 - 01.2019
Provided clinical care in inpatient, outpatient, and intensive care unit settings within a private multi-specialty hospital.
Evaluated patients through medical history review and physical examination, identified active medical problems, and assisted in developing diagnostic and treatment plans under supervision.
Managed an average daily census of approximately 20 patients and participated in ongoing monitoring, documentation, and coordination of care.
Performed bedside procedures, including central venous catheterization, double-lumen/Hickman catheter insertion and removal, thoracentesis, arterial blood gas sampling, nasogastric tube insertion, and urinary catheterization.
Participated in daily morning conferences, weekly case presentations, monthly grand rounds, and journal club meetings.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the management of medically complex patients across multiple specialties.
Hospitalist
1 Year
La Min General Hospital | 01.2012 - 01.2013
Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community settings for pediatric, OB, adult, and geriatric populations.
Postgraduate Clinical Training
1 Year
Pathein General Hospital | 01.2011 - 01.2012
Completed one year of residency training at the Pathein General Hospital for specialties: internal medicine, pediatric, general surgery, and OBGYN
Additionally rotated in other sub-specialties such as neurology, dermatology, radiology, gastroenterology, and infectious disease.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,B.S.)
University of Medicine Magway | Magway, Myanmar | 02-2012
Skills
Teamwork and cooperation
Clinical Decision-Making
Health promotion
Preventive medicine
Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Evidence-based medicine
Affiliations
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)
Burmese American Medical Association (BAMA)
Myanmar American Medical Education Society
United States Burma Medical Association
Myanmar Medical Council
Chinese American Medical Society
Certification
September 2026- Active California Medical License, ECFMG Certified, ACLS, BLS, PALS Certified
LANGUAGE:
English, Burmese, Chinese, and Medical Spanish
Timeline
Family Medicine Resident Physician
Desert Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 06.2027Read More
Researcher
American Academy of Research & Academics
07.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Volunteer
Cedars-Sinai Hospital Emergency department
05.2023 - 09.2023Read More
Clinical observer
University of Southern California & LA County
05.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Clinical observer
Garvey Healthy Family Medical Clinic
02.2023 - 06.2023Read More
Research Volunteer
Keck School of Medicine of USC
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Clinical observer
St. John's Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2022Read More
Clinical observer
Golden Pacific Nephrology Medical Clinic, Inc.
07.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Clinic Assistant
Ka Woo Medical Clinic, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2024Read More
Physician Assistant
Da Chien General Hospital and Country Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019Read More
Hospitalist
La Min General Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013Read More
Postgraduate Clinical Training
Pathein General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More
University of Medicine Magway
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,B.S.)
Family Medicine Resident Physician at University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMCFamily Medicine Resident Physician at University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Family Medicine Resident Physician at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health CentersFamily Medicine Resident Physician at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Centers