Ekow Barnes
GTA,ON
Summary
Empathic, effective, and motivated professional who combines clinical experience with compassion to meet the challenges facing today’s healthcare organizations. Clear awareness of diverse backgrounds, alert to widely varied patient needs and circumstances. Collaborative team player, acting as a resource to colleagues and allied health
Experienced with providing holistic patient care, ensuring comprehensive health management. Utilizes diagnostic acumen and patient communication to deliver effective treatment plans. Knowledge of chronic disease management, preventive care, and patient education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Practice Physician
First Nations Family Physicians and Health Services
09.2008 - Current
- Company Overview: (AMDOCS)
- Providing Family Practice care to First Nations communities in Northern Ontario- Emergency coverage (in person and telephone coverage as well), Obstetrics, support for Nursing Station Staff
- (AMDOCS)
Walk In Clinic Physician
Wardlaw Medical Centre
07.2004 - 08.2008
- Cared for a full spectrum of cases in Family practice
- Carried out minor procedures (suturing lacerations)
- Educated patients about disease prevention and health promotion activities with emphasis on health challenges in the inner city
Family Practice Physician
Carman Memorial Hospital
10.2002 - 08.2008
- Provided clinical care encompassing both acute and chronic medical conditions, injuries, admission and discharge summaries
- Performed ward duties in addition to providing peri-natal care, low risk obstetric deliveries and assisted in general surgery for OB-GYN and General Surgery cases including caesarian sections
- Performed emergency physician coverage duties with trauma and urgent care exposure
Family Practice Physician
Carman Medical Group
10.2002 - 08.2008
- Worked in a Rural Health Family Practice providing health services to a wide patient base covering pediatric, adult, obstetric and geriatric health issues
- Maintained an outpatient practice including office and hospital duties
- Advised patients and their families on health and disease prevention issues
- Developed, implemented, evaluated and altered plans of care for patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to evaluate treatment efficacy.
Family Practice Physician
Boyne Lodge Personal care Home
10.2002 - 08.2008
- Performed routine rounds in nursing home for two years
- Providing on call coverage for nursing home to date
Emergency room Physician
St Pierre Jolys Hospital
07.2002 - 09.2002
- Company Overview: Hospital, Portage la Prairie
- Hospital, Portage la Prairie
Education
Certificate - Family Medicine
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba06.2002
Doctorate - M.B. Ch. B.
University of Ghana Medical School
Ghana, West Africa05.1996
Skills
- Comprehensive Diagnoses
- Performing Minor Surgical Techniques
- Health Education
- Electronic medical records
- Health promotion
- Patient-centered care
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Certificate in Family Medicine, The College of Family Physicians of Canada, 06/01/02, present
- Medical Doctor, Medical and Dental Council of Ghana, 1996, 2007
Cellular
647-988-4502
Web
mydoctor.ca/drbarnes
Professional Organizations
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, Independent practice Family Practitioner, 09/01/04, 09/30/08
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, Family Practitioner, 10/01/02, 2008
- Manitoba Medical Association, 2002
- Medical and Dental Council of Ghana, General Practitioner, 06/01/96, 2007
Timeline
Family Practice Physician
First Nations Family Physicians and Health Services
09.2008 - Current
Walk In Clinic Physician
Wardlaw Medical Centre
07.2004 - 08.2008
Family Practice Physician
Carman Memorial Hospital
10.2002 - 08.2008
Family Practice Physician
Carman Medical Group
10.2002 - 08.2008
Family Practice Physician
Boyne Lodge Personal care Home
10.2002 - 08.2008
Emergency room Physician
St Pierre Jolys Hospital
07.2002 - 09.2002
Doctorate - M.B. Ch. B.
University of Ghana Medical School
Certificate - Family Medicine
University of Manitoba
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