
Ambika Gopalan
Highly motivated, clinically competent GP with 20+ years of UAE experienceInterpersonal skills and manner
Ability to put patients at ease and inspire their trust. Highly developed communication skills enable me to listen, respond and adapt to patients from a range of cultural backgrounds in a clear and empathetic manner. I have a genuine concern for all patients and take the time to explain their condition and treatment options.
Reliable medical knowledge and diagnostic skills
Proven ability to make sound diagnoses following accurate case-taking, examination of patient and interpretation of diagnostic procedures.
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Experience working in hospitals and practices with limited staff and a high volume of patients who present with both emergency and non-emergency cases. Able to remain methodical in my examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients, even in testing situations.
Career History
General Practitioner From 1 June 2018 to 21 May 2019
ORTHOPLUS- Bone and Joint Centre
Main Street, Al Ain.
Responsibilities:
• Friendly approach to patients to make them at ease and to take personal histories, perform examinations, order laboratory tests, radiology evaluations (X-rays, USS) and other diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluate patients’ physical and mental health to have a sound and proper diagnosis in order to provide appropriate treatment and to provide timely referral for patients to secondary/tertiary care hospitals, whenever indicated.
• Prescribe and administer appropriate medications and treatments
• Perform routine surgery, such as primary closure techniques (suturing), removal of foreign bodies
• Provide emergency care as and when indicated.
• To provide treatment, health education and evaluate patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes, HTN, dyslipidaemia and thereby motivating the patients for self-care.
• Educating patients regarding outbreaks of epidemics, appropriate vaccinations and motivating them for self-care and prevention strategies.
• Report notifiable diseases to governmental authorities
• Advise patients about strategies for maintaining optimal health, including disease and accident prevention.
• Highly motivated in acquiring up-to-date knowledge and recent developments in medical field, by attending CMEs and other professional development programmes.
General Practitioner Feb 2017 – Feb 2018
Sulaiman Medical Centre Branch-1
Al Jimi, Al Ain.
General Physician March 2011 – January 2017
Al Ain Al Ahlia Medical Centre
PO Box – 83339, Al Ain.
General Practitioner Nov 1999 – Dec 2011
AHS-Ambulatory Health Care Services, SEHA, Al Ain Medical district. and
Primary Health Care Department, MOH, Al Ain Medical district.
Responsibilities:
• Examined patients and recorded their medical histories and details of their current health concerns
• Ordered laboratory and diagnostic procedures
• Prescribed and administered medications, immunizations and treatments
• Provided emergency care for acute coronary syndrome, asthma attacks, TIA, hypertensive emergencies, acute trauma care, acute shock, various infections and resuscitated & revived patients with VT.
• Performed routine surgery, including primary closure techniques (suturing), and removal of foreign bodies
• Provided pre-natal care and post-natal follow up care and timely referral to secondary care hospital.
• Reported accidents, incidence of contagious and other diseases to governmental authorities
General Practitioner December 1998 - October 1999
Madinat Zayed Al Ahlia Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi.
Experience in India 5 years: From 1992 to 1997
Medical Officer
Clinical Skills
History taking
Physical examination
Intravenous access techniques
Speculum insertion for vaginal swabs
Nasogastric tube placement
Foley catheter insertion
Primary closure techniques
Removal of superficial foreign bodies
Nasal packing for epistaxis
ECG and simple interpretation
CPR
Professional Development
Pain Management, 2017
Cardiac Life Support (CPR), 2018-19
Diabetes Mellitus & Endocrine disorders, 2016
Keep updated by attending various CME Programs
General
Conversant with DOH/HAAD and other international Healthcare guidelines
Languages
Fluent in Arabic, English, Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu.
Last Resume Update | May 28, 2019 |
Address | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
[email protected] | |
Phone Number | 0503312633 |