As a General Practitioner, I have been responsible to:
- Conduct remote consultations using video, phone, or secure messaging platforms to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Take detailed medical histories and perform virtual examinations using patient-reported symptoms, visual cues, and available digital tools.
- Prescribe medications, pathology tests, and imaging where clinically appropriate, ensuring compliance with local healthcare regulations.
- Provide follow-up care and monitor patient progress through scheduled virtual reviews and secure communication.
- Offer mental health support, initial assessments, and management plans for common mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress.
- Coordinate referrals to specialists, allied health professionals, and in-person care when necessary.
- Educate and counsel patients on preventive care, lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and chronic disease self-management.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in electronic medical systems in accordance with privacy and confidentiality standards.
Medical Officer (Intern)
10.2008 - 10.2010
As a Medical Officer (Intern), I gained extensive hands-on clinical experience, developing strong diagnostic and procedural skills in diverse healthcare settings. My responsibilities included:
- Conducting physical examinations and documenting findings
- Prioritising patient care and ensuring timely interventions
- Participating in admissions, rounds, and discharge planning
- Administering medications and managing IV/NG tubes
- Performing CPR, suturing, and minor procedures
- Rotations included internal medicine, emergency, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and others.
General Practitioner
Imam Khomeni Clinic
2016 - 2024
Responsibilities:
- Conducted clinical examinations and assessments to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Provided medication counselling and explained drug side effects and usage.
- Led preventive healthcare initiatives and promoted early disease detection.
- Developed individualized treatment strategies based on patient histories.
- Delivered antenatal care, pediatric assessments, and occupational health checks.
- Performed school health screenings and managed STIs and COVID-19 cases.
- Maintained detailed medical records and contributed to healthcare research.
- Referred patients to appropriate specialists as needed.