Hafsa Shahab

Detail-oriented physician with specialized training in Plastic, Burn, and Reconstructive Surgery. Highly proficient in real-time medical documentation, electronic health records (EHR/EMR), medical terminology, patient history taking, and preparing accurate clinical records. Experienced in documenting History of Present Illness (HOPI), Review of Systems (ROS), Physical Examination findings, Assessment & Plan, SOAP notes, consultation notes, operative reports, procedure notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Strong understanding of physician workflow, clinical decision-making, and healthcare documentation standards. Committed to producing accurate, timely documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance, patient confidentiality, and quality of care. Seeking a Medical Scribe position where my medical knowledge and documentation expertise can support efficient physician-patient encounters.

Consultant Plastic, Burn and Reconstructive Surgeon at Noor Medical Complex (Present)

• Evaluate and manage patients with plastic, reconstructive, burn, and hand conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Prepare accurate consultation notes, HOPI, physical examination findings, Assessment & Plan, operative reports, procedure notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain complete and timely patient documentation within clinical workflows.
• Review laboratory investigations, imaging, and diagnostic reports to support clinical decision-making and documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical procedures, and postoperative care.

Postgraduate Resident – Plastic Surgery at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) (2022-07 – 2025-07)

• Assisted in outpatient clinics, inpatient management, ward rounds, emergency care, and operating theatres.
• Documented patient histories, Review of Systems (ROS), physical examination findings, operative reports, progress notes, procedure notes, and discharge documentation.
• Collaborated with consultants during patient encounters while maintaining complete and accurate medical records.
• Ensured timely, confidential, and high-quality clinical documentation.
• Participated in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical audits.

Postgraduate Resident – General Surgery at Shifa International Hospital (2020-01 – 2022-01)

• Assisted in the management of surgical patients in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings.
• Prepared admission notes, operative documentation, postoperative progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Worked closely with consultants to ensure comprehensive patient documentation and continuity of care.

House Officer at Holy Family Hospital (2018-05 – 2019-05)

• Rotated through multiple clinical specialties with responsibilities including patient assessment, documentation, and clinical management.
• Recorded patient histories, examination findings, investigation results, and treatment plans.

MRCS (A) in Surgery – Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

FCPS in Plastic Surgery – College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)

MBBS in Medicine – University of Health Sciences, Lahore