Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Clinical Practice
Post Graduate Training
Hospital Affiliations
Clinical Appointments
Book Chapters
Presentations
Publications
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SURAINDER AJMANI

HOUSTON,TEXAS

Summary

Diagnose disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Offering 50+ years of medical experience and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Attending Physician

Concierge Skilled Nursing Home
01.2021 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatments and diagnostic techniques.
  • Optimized patient care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, therapists, and social workers.

Internist and Geriatrician

Surainder K. Ajmani, M.D., P.A.
08.1977 - Current
  • Clinical Practice
  • Optimized clinical outcomes with accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans for each individual patient.
  • Conducted thorough physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and medical history reviews for accurate diagnosis and disease prevention strategies.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and treatment plans.
  • Facilitated timely referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless continuity of care for patients.

Attending Physician

Westwood Nursing Home
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.

Attending Physician

West Oaks Nursing Home
01.2009 - 01.2019
  • Led interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals for improved patient outcomes.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Participated in community outreach events promoting preventive healthcare measures such as vaccination clinics or health screenings.

Staff Physician (Nuclear Medicine)

V. A. Hospital
01.1976 - 01.1977
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continue expanding personal skill sets and stay current with industry trends.

Education

Doctor of Medicine - NUCLEAR MEDICINE CLINICAL RESEARCH AND THESIS

M. Azad Medical College
New Delhi, India
01.1969

Bachelor of Medicine - Bachelor of Surgery -

M. Azad Medical College
New Delhi, India
01.1965

Skills

  • Disease prevention strategies
  • Compassionate Care
  • Pharmacology knowledge
  • Medical Ethics
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Diagnosis
  • Radiology Interpretation
  • Neurology Proficiency
  • Endocrinology understanding

Certification

  • American Board of Geriatric Medicine, 1988
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, 1977
  • American Board of Nuclear Medicine, 1974
  • New Delhi, 1966LICENSE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE
  • Texas, 08/17/1974LICENSE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE

Affiliations

  • American College of Physicians
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society of Internal Medicine
  • Harris County Medical Society (President, Southwest Branch)
  • Texas Geriatrics Society
  • Texas Medical Association

Clinical Practice

Internist and Geriatrist, Surainder K. Ajmani, M.D., P.A., Houston, Texas, 08/01/1977 - Present

Post Graduate Training

  • Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine, Baylor College Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 1974
  • Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine, M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, TX, 1973
  • Residency in Medicine, Baylor College Affiliated Residency Program, Houston, TX, 1972 - 1973
  • Research Fellow, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India, 1967 - 1968
  • Residency in General Surgery and Medicine, Irwin Hospital, New Delhi, India, 1966 - 1967

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA West Houston Hospital Medical Center, Houston, TX
  • Memorial S.W Hospital (Honorary), Houston, TX

Clinical Appointments

  • Medical Director, All Seasons Home, Houston, TX, 2002 - 2003
  • Medical Director, Heartland Health Care Nursing Home, Houston, TX, 2000 - 2017
  • Medical Director, VITAS Hospice of Houston, Houston, TX
  • 1000 - 2000
  • Medical Director, West Oaks Nursing Home, Houston, TX, 1996 - 2009
  • Medical Director, American Hospice, Houston, TX, 1995 - 1999
  • Chief of Staff, Specialty Hospital of Houston, Houston, TX, 1995 - 1998
  • Medical Director (Skilled Unit), HCA West Hospital of Houston, Houston, TX, 1993 - 2003
  • Vice President, Specialty Hospital of Houston, Houston, TX, 1993 - 1995
  • Medical Director, Mariner Health of SW Houston Nursing Home, Houston, TX, 1991 - 1994
  • Medical Director, Windsor Place Nursing Home, Houston, TX, 1990 - 1996
  • Medical Director, Mariner Health Care of First Colony Nursing Home, Missouri City, TX, 1990 - 2000
  • Medical Director, Woodland Park Nursing Home, Houston, TX, 136044004
  • Vice Chief of Staff, HCA West Houston Hospital, Houston, TX, 1988 - 1989
  • Secretary, Executive Committee, HCA West Houston Hospital, Houston, TX, 1987 - 1988
  • Chairman (Pharmacy & Therapeutic), Bellaire General Hospital, Houston, TX, 1985 - 1987
  • Chief of Medicine, HCA West Houston Hospital, Houston, TX, 1985 - 1986
  • Executive Committee Member, HCA West Houston Hospital, Houston, TX, 1985 - 1989
  • Chief of Medicine, Alief General Hospital, Houston, TX, 1982 - 1983
  • Medical Director, Westbury Nursing Home, Houston, TX, 1981 - 1993
  • Executive Committee Member, Alief General Hospital, Houston, TX, 1981 - 1985
  • Medical Director (ICU & CCU), Alief General Hospital, Houston, TX, 1980 - 1981
  • Medical Director (Nuclear Medicine), Alief General Hospital, Houston, TX, 1979 - 1985
  • Medical Director, Christian Home for the Aged, Houston, TX, 1978 - 1980
  • Assistant Professor (Medicine), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1976 - 1977
  • Instructor (Medicine), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1975 - 1976
  • Assistant Lecturer in Medicine, Irwin Hospital, New Delhi, India, 1969 - 1971
  • Medical Officer, Silver Jubilee Tuberculosis Hospital, New Delhi, India, 1968 - 1969

Book Chapters

Liver, Spleen and Pancreas Scanning, Radiologic and other Biophysical Methods in Tumor Diagnosis, Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc., Chicago, 1975, 307-318

Presentations

  • Comparative Evaluation of 99mTc-Pyrophosphate and 856r-nitrate in Total-Body Bone Scans, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Southwestern Chapter Annual Meeting, 03/16/1974, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Bone Scanning Using the Total Body Attachment to Pho Gamma ill, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Southwestern Chapter Annual Meeting, 03/16/1976, Dallas, Texas
  • Gallium-67 in Localization of Septic Foci, Texas Association of Physicians in Nuclear Medicine Annual Meeting, 05/08/1976, Dallas, Texas
  • Paget's Diseases: Is there a diagnostic pattern of skeletal imagining? (Exhibit), 62nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of Radiological Society of North America, Inc., 11/13/1976 - 11/19/1976, Chicago, IL
  • Diagnostic Pattern of Paget's disease in Skeletal Imagining, Southwestern Chapter Society of Nuclear Medicine Annual Meeting, 03/19/1977, El Paso, Texas
  • Complement and Cardiac Infarction, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown

Publications

  • Red Cell Survival in Iron Deficiami, Indian Medical Association, 58, 456-459, 1972, Ajmani, S.K., Aggarwal, K.L, Sharms, M.L.
  • Evaluation of Myocardial Revascularization Utilizing Tc-99 Pyrophosphate, Cardiovascular Res Center Bull, 13, 8-14, 1974, Liddicoat, J.E., Bekasy, S.M., Johnson, P.C., Ajmani, S.K., DeBakey, M.E.
  • Hepatic Adenoma and focal nodular hyperplasia on oral contraception, Nuclear Medicine, 18, 263-266, 1977, Jhingran, S.G., Mukhopadhyay, A.K., Ajmani, S.K., Johnson, P.C.
  • Hyperthyroidism from Thyroid Metastasis of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, JAMA, 238, 1276-1278, 1977, Erikson, M., Ajmani, S.K., Mallette. L.E.
  • Bone Scan Artifacts Caused by Hyperhidrosis: Case Report, Nuclear Medicine, 18, 801-802, 1977, Ajmani, S.K., Lemer, S.R., Pircher, F. J.
  • Complement and Myocardial infarction: Uptake of Radiolabchd Episom.Myatordiura ord-releacon Gi Bindingsatsmit the Circulation following Myocardial Infarction, Unknown, Unknown, Rossen, R.D, Weakley, S., Ajmani, S.K., Moakc, M.L., Entman, M.D., Montero, A.C.m, Giannini, E., Lewis, R.M., Schwartz, A.

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Elementary

Timeline

Attending Physician

Concierge Skilled Nursing Home
01.2021 - Current

Attending Physician

Westwood Nursing Home
01.2019 - 03.2020

Attending Physician

West Oaks Nursing Home
01.2009 - 01.2019

Internist and Geriatrician

Surainder K. Ajmani, M.D., P.A.
08.1977 - Current

Staff Physician (Nuclear Medicine)

V. A. Hospital
01.1976 - 01.1977

Doctor of Medicine - NUCLEAR MEDICINE CLINICAL RESEARCH AND THESIS

M. Azad Medical College

Bachelor of Medicine - Bachelor of Surgery -

M. Azad Medical College
SURAINDER AJMANI