Mahpara Raza

Leveraging In-Depth Understanding of Eye Anatomy, Diseases, and Functions to Improve Patients' Vision. Compassionate ophthalmologist with 4+ years of experience providing high-quality visual care by analyzing and treating patients' ocular pathologies in fast-paced healthcare setting. Skilled in formulating tailored treatment plans, conducting diagnostic tests, and examining vision while facilitating heavy patient load.

Deft at meticulously performing surgical procedures, with team of healthcare professionals while operating equipment and prescribing medicines. Proven track record of participating in various research workshops and conferences, enabling professional competence and growth.

ASSISTANT CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGY at ALI TRUST FREE EYE HOSPITAL (2023-10 – Present)

• Learn to perform phacoemulsification cataract surgeries, restoring patient vision while minimizing complications.
• Administer PRP laser therapy to manage and treat proliferative diabetic retinopathy in patients, resulting in a significant reduction in the progression of retinal damage.
• Conduct YAG peripheral iridotomy laser procedures for patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, ensuring a high rate of success in preventing acute angle-closure episodes.

OPTHALMOLOGIST – FELLOWSHIP OF COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS (FCPS) at SHEIKH ZAYED HOSPITAL (2019 – 2023)

• Led eye examinations for 80 to 100 patients regularly, diagnosing and treating various eye diseases, and prescribing glasses and contact lenses.
• Performed laser treatments for disorders like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, and surgical procedures, such as cataract extraction, chalazion excision, and squint surgery.
• Managed ophthalmic complications of systemic diseases through collaboration with healthcare staff and attended wet labs to enhance surgical skills.
• Participated in the OSP conference, studied multidisciplinary cases, and contributed to research on intra-ocular pressure variations post-YAG laser capsulotomy.

HOUSE OFFICER at Benazir Bhutto Hospital (2017 – 2018)

• GENERAL SURGERY || Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases, such as abscesses, cysts, lumps, and treat accordingly to patient's situation.
• Performed appendectomy independently and managed diabetic foot surgically to restore and promote patient's health.
• GYNECOLOGY || Determined cause of infertility, menstrual irregularities, and various gynecological diseases in coordination with other house officers.
• Performed SVD (spontaneous vaginal delivery) independently to support patient in safely delivering healthy baby.
• Monitored fetal heart rate, coached patient through pushing stage, and ensured smooth delivery of placenta.
• PAEDIATRICS | Analyzed different Pediatrics illnesses like malnutrition, bacterial infection, and treated as per child health.
• Managed pediatric ICU patients along with endotracheal intubations when required.
• GENERAL MEDICINE | Diagnosed diabetic ketoacidosis, insects/snake bites, hypertension, and offered treatment plans in compliance with hospital Emergency Management protocols.

MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery in Medicine – Rawalpindi Medical College (2011 – 2016)

FCPS II Training in Ophthalmology – Sheikh Zayed Hospital (2019 – 2023)