Ana Sofia Gallego C
Cali, Colombia
Summary
Medical Doctor with over 13 years of experience across emergency medicine, ICU, critical care, obstetrics, oncology, and preventive medicine. More than 7 years serving as an Emergency Doctor on worldwide cruise and expedition ships. Skilled in managing acute and complex cases under limited-resource conditions, with a strong foundation in leadership, teamwork, and crisis management. Committed to continuous professional development, evidence-based practice, and high standards of patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Doctor
Heritage Expeditions (Heritage Adventurer)
07.2025 - 09.2025
- - Sole physician onboard expedition voyages in remote Asia-Pacific regions.
- - Delivered full-spectrum medical care for passengers and crew, including acute emergencies, infectious diseases, and geriatric medicine.
- - Coordinated patient care and medical evacuations in challenging remote settings with limited access to shoreside facilities.
- - Developed and implemented medical SOPs, health briefings, and outbreak containment protocols.
Senior Doctor
Saga Cruises (Vikand Solutions)
02.2025 - 03.2025
- - Senior Doctor of the Medical Facility onboard Saga Cruises.
- - Managed complex cases in elderly passengers, including multimorbidity and polypharmacy challenges.
- - Led acute stabilization of patients requiring portside medical care and evacuation.
- - Oversaw preventive medicine, daily clinic operations, and compliance with international maritime health regulations.
- - Supported training and supervision of medical staff, ensuring consistent standards of care.
Emergency Doctor
Virgin Voyages
06.2024 - 01.2025
- - Managed shipboard emergencies and routine care for passengers and crew.
- - Directed critical care interventions and coordinated medical evacuations.
- - Supported wellbeing programs and preventive health initiatives onboard.
Emergency Doctor
Swan Hellenic
11.2023 - 02.2024
- - Sole physician responsible for health and safety of passengers and crew in remote polar expeditions.
- - Provided critical care in resource-limited environments.
- - Maintained meticulous medical records and compliance with maritime health standards.
Senior Doctor
Royal Caribbean International
09.2018 - 06.2023
- - Led medical team and managed emergency department onboard.
- - Responded to medical emergencies ranging from acute trauma to mass-casualty incidents.
- - Handled administrative and regulatory compliance, including WHO, CDC, ECDC, and VSP protocols.
Emergency / Hospital Doctor
Cancer Research Institute
12.2014 - 12.2015
- - Provided acute care for hospitalized oncology patients.
- - Managed complications related to cancer therapies and palliative needs.
Doctor
Proseguir
12.2014 - 12.2015
- - Hospital physician for chronic ventilated and palliative patients.
- - Delivered comprehensive inpatient and home-based medical care.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
University of San Martin
01.2010
Skills
- Acute & Critical Care Management (trauma, cardiac, respiratory emergencies)
- Airway Management & Intubation under challenging conditions
- Triage & Prioritization in high-volume or mass-casualty settings
- Pharmacology & Emergency Medications (precise dosing under pressure)
- Preventive Medicine & Outbreak Control Protocols onboard ships
- Strong leadership and team training in medical and emergency response
- Patient counseling
Accomplishments
- Successfully performed critical stabilizations of patients requiring urgent evacuation to shoreside hospitals.
- Delivered acute and complex care for elderly passengers, addressing multimorbidity and medication safety.
- Sole physician on Heritage Adventurer and Swan Hellenic expedition voyages, providing full-spectrum care in remote, resource-limited environments (Asia-Pacific, Antarctic).
Certification
- ACLS, PALS, BLS (American Heart Association)
- ATLS (American College of Surgeons)
- Expert in Trauma Emergencies – Francisco de Vitoria UFC, Madrid
- Expert in Emergencies in Extreme Ages & ER Techniques – Francisco de Vitoria UFC, Madrid
- Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam – EVAWI
- Crisis Management & Human Behaviour (2023–Present) – Oceans Technology Group
- Crowd Management Training (2021–2026) – Royal Caribbean International
- Basic Safety Training (2021–2026) – Royal Caribbean International
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Spanish – Native
Hobbies and Interests
Medical Innovation & Technology in emergency/expedition medicine, Wildlife and cultural photography, Reading mystery and thriller novels
Timeline
Doctor
Heritage Expeditions (Heritage Adventurer)
07.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Doctor
Saga Cruises (Vikand Solutions)
02.2025 - 03.2025
Emergency Doctor
Virgin Voyages
06.2024 - 01.2025
Emergency Doctor
Swan Hellenic
11.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Doctor
Royal Caribbean International
09.2018 - 06.2023
Emergency / Hospital Doctor
Cancer Research Institute
12.2014 - 12.2015
Doctor
Proseguir
12.2014 - 12.2015
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
University of San Martin
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