Dhamiran Naidoo
Hillcrest
Summary
I am a dynamic Medical Officer with extensive experience in anaesthesia at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, specializing in perioperative care for high-risk patients. Proven expertise in emergency response and training junior staff, ensuring patient safety and effective management of critically ill individuals. Committed to excellence in clinical assessments and pain management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Grade 3 Medical Officer in Anaesthesia.
- I provide perioperative care and anaesthesia services to all patients requiring surgery.
- My skillset includes the provision of anaesthesia for both paediatric surgery and cardio-thoracic surgery
Medical Registrar in Anaesthetics
KZN Department of Health
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Provision of anaesthesia services throughout the greater durban area as part of specialist training programme
Medical Officer in ICU
KZN Department of Health
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided intensive care services to all patients admitted to Victoria Mxenge Adult Intensive Care Unit
- Gained valuable skills and knowledge in managing the critically ill patient
Medical Officer in Anaesthesia
R K Khan Hospital
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided anaesthesia for patients requiring surgery, including obstetrics
Education
MBChB - Medicine
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
12-2007
High School Diploma -
Reservoir Hills Secondary
12-2002
Skills
- Anaesthesia administration incl Paediatric Surgery, Cardio-thoracic surgery, and High-risk Obstetric Patients
- Perioperative care
- Clinical assessments
- Emergency response
- Patient safety incl training junior staff in emergency management using simulation
- Acute and Chronic pain management
- Administrative skills viz duty allocation and call roster construction
- teaching of junior staff in both the Part 1 and Part 2 programmes
Affiliations
- Student of game theory and its applications in the real world
- Avid reader
- Keen traveler and hiker
Languages
English
First Language
Accomplishments
- Diploma in Child Health 2012
- Diploma in Anaesthesia in 2016
- FCA in 2022
- Awaiting MMED completion 2025 - Article is currently being reviewed by journal for publication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Officer
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Medical Registrar in Anaesthetics
KZN Department of Health
01.2018 - 06.2022
Medical Officer in ICU
KZN Department of Health
10.2016 - 12.2017
Medical Officer in Anaesthesia
R K Khan Hospital
07.2014 - 09.2016
MBChB - Medicine
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
High School Diploma -
Reservoir Hills Secondary
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