Dr. MAHESHKUMAR GADHAVI
Maudsland,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Paediatrician aiming to apply more than 20 years of child development and paediatric care knowledge to assist in perpetuating high standard of care. Communicative and empathetic with passion for driving and instilling excellent habits in youth to cultivate continuous health. Aiming to fulfill opportunity to apply advanced knowledge of social, emotional and physical developmental milestones.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist
Self Employed At SHREEJI NEONATAL & CHILD CARE
08.2005 - Current
- Managed care of complex Neonatal & Paediatric Patients using evidence based practice.
- Monitored childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities
- Treated newborns of premature birth, providing close care and pulmonary intervention to promote health and growth.
- Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for paediatric care.
- Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
- Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
- Established preventive health practices in alignment with developmental markers and family health history.
- Assessed developmental progress to foster mental and physical wellness in paediatric patients.
- Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Advised patients, parents or guardians and community members concerning activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Honorary Community Pediatric Health Services
Urban Health Society, Ahmedabad Municipality,
09.2010 - 12.2022
- Analyzed current programs to determine effectiveness.
- Provided in-depth support to executive staff in regards to healthcare programs and administration.
- Organized and managed contracts directly related to strategic mission of healthcare system.
- Maintained credentialing and immunization logs for employees and providers.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Honorary Community Paediatric Health Services
Urban Health Society, Ahmedabad Municipality
04.2006 - 11.2009
- Organized and managed contracts directly related to strategic mission of healthcare system.
- Maintained credentialing and immunization logs for employees and providers.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Senior Registrar, Pediatric & Jr. Consultant
Apollo Hospitals International
10.2004 - 11.2008
- Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for paediatric care.
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
Neonatology Senior Registrar & Fellow
Arpan Newborn Care
09.2002 - 08.2003
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- had an excellent opportunity to master my clinical skills already learned in my post graduate days
- develop leadership quality to lead a team of junior doctors & registrars, acquired more knowledge about working in a team & collaborate with other disciplines for better outcomes in Neonatal Intensive Care settings.
- sharpen my clinical acumen by exposed to a vide variety of cases pertaining to all subspecialities including some of the surgical conditions
- supervised & conducted regularly safety & quality improvement protocol & teaching sessions for allied health workers.
- Got Certified in Neonatal Advance Life Support as per American Health Academy & AAP Proto
- Mastered some of the already learned procedural skills a like putting a central arterial line, chest drain insertion in case of emergency in NICU, intubation and even doing Exchange Transfusion in a Neonates.
Resident Medical Officer
Munisewa Ashram Trust Hospital, Goraj
01.1999 - 06.1999
- Provided routine and emergency medical care to patients.
- Educated patients about procedures, conditions and medications.
- Wrote and updated patient prescriptions.
- Collected information about patient histories, current conditions and vital statistics to make accurate determinations about conditions.
- Performed clinical procedures such as collecting blood.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Verified complex diagnoses to facilitate treatment plans.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development, and patient relations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Education
M.D. - Pediatrics
Medical College Baroda
M S University Of Baroda07.2002
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE & BACHELOR OF SURGERY MBBS - MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCE
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF M.S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA
BARODA, GUJARAT, INDIA.10.1998
Skills
- Pediatric medicine
- Preventive healthcare
- Clinical decision-making
- Neonatal care
- Developmental screening
- Empathy and compass
- Growth monitoring
- Child development
- Well Childhood Exams
- Medication Administration
- Patient communication
- Vaccination knowledge
- Medical teamwork
Accomplishments
1. Worked for 6 months as a Rural Resident Medical officer after completing my Basic Medical Diploma ( MBBS) in year 1999.
2. Got an entry into a fellowship of Neonatal Medicine after pursuing post graduate study in Paediatrics,
3. Learned Organizational Skills & Collaborative Team work Skills & Got a chance to improve my interpersonal relationship skills working at Apollo Hospitals International Limited from the year 2004 to 2009.
4. Leadership, Administrative & Managerial skills are developed during an establishment of Neonatal & Paediatric Private Centre SHREEJI NEONATAL & CHILD CARE in year 2005 to till date
5. Attended International, National, Local level Conferences, Workshops and Webinars for Professional Development.
Affiliations
- Life Member of Indian Medical Association Central, State & local Brach
- Life Member of indian Academy of Pediatrics Central, State & Local branch
- Life Member of National Neonatology Forum Central & Local Branch
- Life membership of Professional Protection Scheme
Languages
English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Honorary Community Pediatric Health Services
Urban Health Society, Ahmedabad Municipality,
09.2010 - 12.2022
Honorary Community Paediatric Health Services
Urban Health Society, Ahmedabad Municipality
04.2006 - 11.2009
Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist
Self Employed At SHREEJI NEONATAL & CHILD CARE
08.2005 - Current
Senior Registrar, Pediatric & Jr. Consultant
Apollo Hospitals International
10.2004 - 11.2008
Neonatology Senior Registrar & Fellow
Arpan Newborn Care
09.2002 - 08.2003
Resident Medical Officer
Munisewa Ashram Trust Hospital, Goraj
01.1999 - 06.1999
M.D. - Pediatrics
Medical College Baroda
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE & BACHELOR OF SURGERY MBBS - MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCE
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF M.S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA
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