Ghassan Taha
Damascus,Syria
Summary
Innovative Orthopedic Surgeon with experience performing bicompartmental arthroplasty, laminectomy, microdiscectomy and traditional lumbar fusion surgeries. Enthusiastic about supporting advancements in sports medicine. Dedicated to attending orthopedic conferences to stay abreast of industry innovations. Methodical and compassionate individual committed to achieving healthy outcomes for all patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic-surgeon
Harasta National Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients in orthopedic surgery clinics, emergency rooms, intensive care units and operating rooms.
- Participated in orthopedic surgical teaching rounds to gain further insights to help sick patients.
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
- Carefully and attentively operate on patients to remove repair or improve functioning joints and injured body parts to increase health and comfort.
- Assisted in management of orthopedic surgery clinics in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Al Fayhaa Hospital
03.2012 - 02.2022
- Expertly managed all surgery services including planning procedure oversight and procurement.
- Treated patients with sports injuries and other issues using minimally invasive techniques and arthroscopic skills.
- Leveraged knowledge and experience to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders in adult patients.
- Consulted with other surgeons and physicians on cases with potential requirements for orthopedic care.
Emergency Physician
Al Huda Hospital
04.2008 - 05.2014
- Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 40 individuals per day.
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
- Performed emergency surgeries and occasionally assisted specialists for complex surgical procedures.
- Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices.
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
Emergency Physician
Mahayni Hospital
06.2004 - 08.2012
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Analyzed reports and findings to assess information and diagnose patients.
Critical Care Physician
Al Manar International Hospital
05.2006 - 07.2011
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Education
Syrian Board Certificate - Orthopaedic Surgery
Mamdoh Abaza Hospital
Al Qunaitra, SyriaM.D. - General Medicine
Bogomolets National Medical University
Kyiv, Ukraine06.2004
Skills
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Joint replacements
- Cartilage restorations
- Fractures
- Sports injuries
- Traumas
- Pediatric patients
- Arthroscopy
Timeline
Orthopedic-surgeon
Harasta National Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Orthopedic Surgeon
Al Fayhaa Hospital
03.2012 - 02.2022
Emergency Physician
Al Huda Hospital
04.2008 - 05.2014
Critical Care Physician
Al Manar International Hospital
05.2006 - 07.2011
Emergency Physician
Mahayni Hospital
06.2004 - 08.2012
Syrian Board Certificate - Orthopaedic Surgery
Mamdoh Abaza Hospital
M.D. - General Medicine
Bogomolets National Medical University
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