Mohammed Variava
Nephrologist And Specialist Physician
Johannesburg
Summary
Trusty Nephrologist and Specialist Physician with experience in various care settings. Strong background in providing quality care to patients of wide range of ages and backgrounds. Proven track record of successfully diagnosing and treating variety of chronic and acute medical conditions. Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Expert in communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nephrologist and Specialist Physician
Self Employed In My Own Private Practice At Netcare Pinehaven
Krugersdorp
01.2018 - Current
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Delivered expert consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans.
- Run and supervise my dialysis units
- Have an extremely busy ICU and manage the patients both from a Physician/icu aspect and nephrology
- Vast experience in CRRT modalities of dialysis and haemodialysis both in acute and chronic patients
- Active member of the South African Renal Society as well as Transplant team in Johannesburg
Nephrology Fellowship
University Of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed materials for specialty-specific trainee exams and assisted with proctoring exams.
- Organized meetings and prepared and distributed materials for conferences and didactic educational activities.
- Informed residents and trainees of inter and intradepartmental policies and procedure changes.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Supervised interns, registrars and medical officers during medical ward rounds and teaching
- Active in student teaching and examinations
Medical Registrar in Internal Medicine
University Of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Active member and head of Registrar committee that involved various duties including running the registrar circuit for approximately 100 registrars
- Rotated through various specialities during the 4 year period that included ICU, nephrology, oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, HIV medicine, pulmonology and general medicine
- Successfully wrote and passed my specialist exams in my third year of training on first attempt
- Successfully completed my Master in Medicine in the field of acute kidney injury. This was also published
- Managed and arranged various student exams
Community Service Medical Officer
Standerton Hospital
Standerton
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Demonstrated respect for staff, volunteers and patients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Coordinated medical care resources for underserved patients.
- Treated patients with acute and chronic health problems.
- Educated public on preventive measures such as Type to improve community health and reduce medical emergencies.
- Evaluated patients for effective triage and treatment.
- Diagnosed and treated or referred patients to community resources.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy during exams to comply with legal requirements and protect patient dignity.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
Medical Internship
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
Johannesburg
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Rotated through various departments as per government regulation for Internship program. This included internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, gynaecology and obstetrics, anaesthesia, orthopaedics, family medicine and psychiatry.
- Awarded intern of the year on Internal medicine
- Managed patients under senior doctors successfully
Tutor and Entrepreneur
Self Employed
Lenasia
01.2002 - 12.2007
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Successfully co owned a very successful and profitable tutor company that at its maximum taught more than 120 students at any given time
- Provided motivational talks and invited to various community platforms to assist your children
Education
Certificate In Nephrology - Nephrology
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Successfully passed my exams on first attempt
- Presented my masters at the nephrology congress of South Africa
- Published article in Wits journal of clinical medicine
Masters In Medicine - Renal Disease
01.2011 - 12.2014
Successfully passed and submitted my Master in Medicine and obtained the degree in 2014
The subject and thesis was Acute Kidney injury at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital
FCP (SA) - Internal Medicine
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Successfully completed my FCP (SA) in 2013 on my first attempt
Matric Certificate -
01.1997 - 12.2001
Passed my matric exams in the following 6 subjects taken that include
1. Mathematics high grade
2. Biology high grade
3. Physical science higher grade
4. English First language higher grade
5. Afrikaans second language higher grade
6. Accounting higher grade
All subjects were passed with distinction and received all A’s in each subject.
MBBCh - Medicine
01.2002 - 12.2007
- Dean's List 2007
- Various awards during my degree including Pediatric prize in final year
- Various burseries received due to acedemic excellence
Skills
Diagnosis and prognosis
undefinedTimeline
Nephrologist and Specialist Physician - Self Employed In My Own Private Practice At Netcare Pinehaven
01.2018 - Current
Nephrology Fellowship - University Of Witwatersrand
01.2015 - 12.2017
College of Medicine Nephrology - Certificate In Nephrology, Nephrology
01.2015 - 12.2017
Medical Registrar in Internal Medicine - University Of Witwatersrand
01.2011 - 12.2014
University of Witwatersrand - Masters In Medicine, Renal Disease
01.2011 - 12.2014
University of Witwatersrand - FCP (SA), Internal Medicine
01.2011 - 12.2014
Community Service Medical Officer - Standerton Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2010
Medical Internship - Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2009
Tutor and Entrepreneur - Self Employed
01.2002 - 12.2007
University of Witwatersrand - MBBCh , Medicine
01.2002 - 12.2007
Nirvana Secondary School - Matric Certificate ,
01.1997 - 12.2001
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