Sara Kamal

Dedicated General Practitioner with over 4 years of clinical experience across Emergency Medicine, Cardiac Surgery ICU/HDU, and comprehensive general medical care, complemented by experience in medical insurance and approvals. Skilled in acute patient assessment, triage, diagnosis, treatment planning, critical care, emergency procedures, diagnostic test interpretation, medical necessity assessment, pre-authorization, claims review, and healthcare coordination. Strong clinical decision-making, communication, problem-solving, and patient-management skills, with fluency in Arabic and English.

Insurance / Approval Doctor at Medical Insurance / Healthcare Services (Present)

• Review medical requests and assess clinical appropriateness and medical necessity according to applicable policies and guidelines.
• Handle pre-authorization and approval processes, reviewing clinical information, diagnoses, investigations, and proposed treatments.
• Evaluate medical claims and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and relevant teams to facilitate timely decisions and appropriate patient care.

General Practitioner – Emergency Department at Prince Osman Digna Referral Hospital (2023-05 – 2024-02)

• Provided immediate medical assessment and treatment for acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Conducted rapid patient evaluations and triage, prioritizing care according to clinical urgency.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and administered medications and IV therapies.
• Performed emergency procedures and coordinated transfer of critically ill patients to the ICU.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and communicated effectively with patients and families.

General Practitioner – Cardiac Surgery ICU / HDU at Ahmed Qasim Cardiac Surgery Hospital (2022-07 – 2023-04)

• Managed acute cardiac conditions, post-surgical complications, and medical emergencies in ICU/HDU settings.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated cardiac patients while monitoring clinical status and response to therapy.
• Administered medications including thrombolytics and antiarrhythmics and interpreted diagnostic investigations.
• Performed emergency procedures including pericardiocentesis and temporary pacemaker insertion.
• Coordinated patient care with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

General Practitioner at Military Hospital, G.A. of Medical Services (2021-06 – 2022-06)

• Provided comprehensive medical care for diverse patient populations with acute and chronic conditions.
• Performed physical examinations, obtained detailed medical histories, and carried out minor procedures.
• Provided patient education and maintained accurate medical records in accordance with professional standards.

Internship Doctor at Federal Ministry of Health (2019-12 – 2020-12)

• Completed clinical rotations in General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, and General Surgery.
• Developed hands-on proficiency in physical examination, clinical assessment, history taking, and core clinical skills.

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in MBBS – Karary University (2018-12)