AHMED CAHLA
Harbor City
Summary
Experienced Physician looking for challenging role with expanding operation. Skilled in examining patient histories, assessing conditions and conducting physical examinations. Capable of developing individualised treatments to deal with symptoms and root causes. Patient-focused with background delivering attentive care. Excellent problem-solver skilled at making high-risk decisions under immense pressure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
South Bay Hospitalist Group
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted patient rounds and managed admissions at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Assured quality of care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
Hospitalist Per Diem
Kaiser Permanente
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to establish medical histories and identify healthcare needs
- Utilized diagnostic tools and laboratory tests effectively to inform diagnosis and treatment plans
- Diagnosed and treated a wide range of conditions, from common ailments to complex diseases, in a busy urban hospital setting
- Delivered high-quality, compassionate care to patients, respecting their dignity and confidentiality at all times
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient treatment plans, ensuring a collaborative approach to healthcare
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Dignity Health - St Mary Medical Center
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases
- During PGY-1, assisted with all aspects of patient care including initial assessment and diagnostics planning with average of4-5 new patients per admitting day
- During PGY-2 and3, assisted with admissions, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment supervising interns, and admitting average of6-8 new patients day
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and initiated treatment options
- Demonstrated care and compassion in explaining diagnosis, prognosis and treatment to patients and family members
- Performed multiple procedures including paracentesis, intubations, Central Lines and Arterial Lines
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Experience in a diverse range of medical specialties including Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, Geriatrics, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, etc
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options
- Lead multiple Code Blues
Education
Resident: Internal Medicine
Dignity Health - St Mary Medical Center - Long Beach
Intern: Internal Medicine
Dignity Health - St Mary Medical Center - Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CAM.D. - Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine - Dominica
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Inpatient care
- Medication Management
- Diagnosis expertise
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- High Ethical Standards
- Compassionate bedside manner
Certification
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
- Medical Board of California Physician and Surgeon License, Active
- DEA License, Active
- Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification, Active,07/2022
- Basic Life Support Certification, Active,07/2022
Hobbies and Interests
Running, Walking on Beach, Hiking
Affiliations
- American College of Physicians
- ABIM
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hospitalist
South Bay Hospitalist Group
09.2024 - Current
Hospitalist Per Diem
Kaiser Permanente
07.2024 - Current
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Dignity Health - St Mary Medical Center
07.2021 - 07.2024
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
07.2021 - 07.2024
Intern: Internal Medicine
Dignity Health - St Mary Medical Center - Long Beach, CA
M.D. - Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine - Dominica
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University, Northridge
Resident: Internal Medicine
Dignity Health - St Mary Medical Center - Long Beach
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