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Abidan Mwachi Muchuma

Abidan Mwachi Muchuma

Consultant General And Laparoscopic Surgeon
Mombasa

Summary

Skillful Surgeon in executing effective operating skills and patient
management.
Expertise in General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery in both
Emergency and Elective settings. An astute team player.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon

Coast Teaching & Referral Hospital
Mombasa
01.2021 - Current

1. Established new protocols for theatre users and standard operating procedures

2. Supervised the training of Post Graduate Surgical Residents assigned to me.

3. Supervised publication of 12 scientific surgical papers

4. Performed a wide range of surgical procedures both elective and emergencies.

5. Established a comprehensive mentorship program for medical interns and surgical post graduate residents

Surgical Resident - General Surgery

College of Surgeons for East Southern & Central Africa
Mombasa
04.2015 - 12.2020
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
  • Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
  • Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
  • Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
  • Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.

Medical Officer in Surgery

Coast Teaching & Referral Hospital
Mombasa
01.2012 - 03.2015
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Education

Fellowship in General Surgery - General Surgery

College of Surgeons East, South & Central Africa
Mombasa, Kenya
04.2015 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine And Surgery

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2005 - 12.2010

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE

Sunshine Secondary School
Nairobi Kenya
01.2000 - 12.2003

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE

Wangu Primary School
Nairobi, Kenya
01.1990 - 09.1999

Skills

General and Laparoscopic surgery

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Accomplishments

Current National Chairman of the doctors Union (KMPDU)


Worked with the Equity Bank Covid program to develop Covid management protocols for surgical patients

Operated and managed an average of 30 surgical patients every week.


Participated in the planning and execution of the first Open heart Surgeries at Coast Teaching & Referral Hospital


Organized 2 successful open and laparoscopic hernia camps at Coast Teaching and Referral Hospital

Work Availability

monday
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evening
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Quote

"A good surgeon is one who knows when NOT to cut"
BMJ editorial 1991

Timeline

Consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon

Coast Teaching & Referral Hospital
01.2021 - Current

Surgical Resident - General Surgery

College of Surgeons for East Southern & Central Africa
04.2015 - 12.2020

Fellowship in General Surgery - General Surgery

College of Surgeons East, South & Central Africa
04.2015 - 01.2021

Medical Officer in Surgery

Coast Teaching & Referral Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine And Surgery

University of Nairobi
09.2005 - 12.2010

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE

Sunshine Secondary School
01.2000 - 12.2003

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE

Wangu Primary School
01.1990 - 09.1999
Abidan Mwachi MuchumaConsultant General And Laparoscopic Surgeon