Atif Iqbal

A trusted, patient focused Family physician with 22 years diversified Professional Experience of Serving patients by successfully diagnosing, treating and also managing their illnesses and diseases. Easy going by nature and able to get along with other healthcare professionals. Significant exposure in prevention, diagnosis & treatment of illness and proper functioning of the department.

Proficiency In Emphatic

Care for Patients.

General Practitioner at The care Clinic (2021-02 – Present)

• Ensures a detailed history and physical examinations of patients and documents these findings on the patients' chart and in electronic medical record
• Order and execute various tests for pathology analyses and diagnostic images as required
• Prior the patients visit thoroughly reviewed patients' previous visits, labs, vital signs and pending labs studies and tests
• Devised treatment plans according to the patient's disease and plan follow up visits
• Addressed and assessed patients' current medical compliance to prescribed medications explain the side effects and follow up visits to evaluate on the efficacy
• Suggest dietary and Life style modifications as per the patient's conditions
• Maintain high patients' satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care
• Communicates and coordinates within a multidisciplinary team in regards to management plans, drug Prescriptions, diagnostic requests consultations
• Communicates with patients about their conditions and management and with their immediate family members
• Complete consultations request for other medical specialties allied health and other health care professionals

General Practitioner at Health Assistance Medical Services (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Collect record and maintain patients' information such as medical history reports and examination records
• Order perform and interpret diagnostic tests, analyze records reports and examinations results
• Prescribe treatment to treat and prevent disease or injury
• Monitor patient's condition and progress and reevaluate treatment as necessary
• Explain procedures and discuss test results and prescribe treatment with patients
• Advise the patients and community members concerning diet, Physical activity hygiene and disease prevention
• Work with other physicians and support staff as a team in order to collaborate on diagnosis Treatments and perform procedures
• Refer to Specialist and tertiary care Hospitals for further investigations and Management when required
• Prescribe medications as per QCHP approved medications
• Address patients concern regarding their diseases health and wellbeing provide education to patients and families regarding medical conditions and their treatment options as well as preventive care strategies and counsel them accordingly
• Ensure the clinic is well maintained as per standard of supreme council of health standards and assist in conducting the Clinic audits

General Practitioner at RAMSHA CLINIC (2007-01 – 2018-12)

• Provide high quality, primary health care services to the community, in keeping with best practice standards
• Provide appropriate care and services to patients of all age ranges and level of health care needs
• To evaluate patients by history taking, perform examinations, order laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic procedures and manage them accordingly
• Provides emergency care for critical patients and refer them to specialist and Tertiary care hospitals for further management where appropriate
• Monitor patients progress and response to treatment
• Advise patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
• Give explanation on medical processes, prescribed treatment(s), and results to patients
• Keeping detailed, up-to-date records of all patient treatments and interactions
• Carefully analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases
• Educate patients regarding conditions and treatment options
• Strictly maintained confidentiality of patient families and sensitive cases

Senior Medical Officer at Liaquat National Hospital (2006-09 – 2007-08)

Worked as a Senior Medical officer of Executive ward

• Provide high quality clinical services to the patients under the supervision of Consultants, Registrars and other senior staff within a multidisciplinary team
• Manages Patients care under supervision of consultants ensures a detailed history and physical Examinations are done for each patients on admissions and documents these findings on the their medical records
• On admissions explain procedures/operations to patients and order investigations as necessary
• Organizes request for pathology, radiology and other investigations as required
• Assist with Medical procedures as required
• Communicates and co ordinates within a multidisciplinary team in regards to management plans, drug prescriptions, diagnostic requests consultations and discharge plans which will be reviewed daily
• Communicates with patients about their conditions and management and with their immediate family members
• Complete consultations request for other medical specialties allied health and other health care professionals
• Ensure effective discharge planning occurs with involvement of patients, family and other care providers
• Supervision of other RMOs and carry our administrative duties as assigned by Supervisors

House Officer at SINDH MEDICAL COLLEGE & JINNAH POST GRADUATE MEDICAL CENTRE (2004-09 – 2005-09)

• House Officer – Accident and Emergency: 1.5 months
• House Officer - Anesthesia: 1.5 months
• House Officer - Surgical Unit III: 3 months
• House Officer – Medicine Ward 7: 6 months

MBBS in Medicine – Sindh Medical College (2004)

Intermediate in Science – Adamjee Government Science College (1998)

Matriculation – Everest Junior High School (1996)