Ateeq Khan
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Nairobi
Summary
A hardworking and passionate person with strong organizational skills eager to continue the journey of self-improvement as a clinician and surgeon.
A licensed Ophthalmologist offering high-quality eye and vision care to patients through thorough examination and comprehensive treatments. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and responsive patient customer service skills. Brings previous experience with electronic medical records to streamline operations, and is always ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Ophthalmologist
City Eye Hospital
Nairobi
04.2023 - Current
- Carried out diligent physical examinations with meticulous attention to detail, enabling accurate, dependable diagnoses.
- Conducted MSICS and PHACO cataract surgery, as well as other anterior segment procedures, adhering to the highest standards of patient care and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Supervised junior ophthalmology residents during their rotations, imparting knowledge and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Reviewed and updated hospital protocols to streamline processes, improving efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop marketing material to aid sales and increase product interest.
- Appointed as the primary clinician representative for the hospital-wide Quality Assurance team, responsible for reviewing clinical metrics and implementing process improvements to enhance patient safety and care.
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Eagle Eye Laser Centre
Nairobi
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Diagnosed and managed ophthalmology cases as a primary consultant in the outpatient clinic
- Conducted a multitude of surgical procedures
Medical Officer
MP Shah Hospital
Nairobi
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed patients in the outpatient and family medicine clinic as well as in the emergency room, receiving positive reviews and compliments from multiple patients.
- Delivered patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and medication management to promote well-being.
- Additional experience
- Selected as a primary lead for the design and development of both pre-clinical and clinical ophthalmology certification examinations, overseeing blueprint creation and standard-setting for the COECSA region.
Medical Intern
Makindu District Hospital
Makindu
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Played a central role in patient diagnosis and management, both surgically and non-surgically in an inpatient and outpatient environment.
- Performed dozens of major and minor surgical procedures.
- Shadowed qualified doctors and medical staff to gain an extensive understanding of best practices, procedures and medical terminology.
Education
FCOphth(ECSA) - undefined
College of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa
01-2024
Master of Medicine - Ophthalmology
University of Nairobi
Nairobi02-2022
Bachelor in Medicine; Bachelor in Surgery - undefined
University of Nairobi
Nairobi01-2015
Skills
- Informed history taking and meticulous patient examination
- Accurate diagnosis and management of ocular diseases
- Ophthalmic procedures/surgery
- Handling medical equipment
- Patient handling and public relations
- Patient examination
- Willingness to learn
- IT literacy
- Leadership
- Patient education and guidance
Additional experience
- Selected as a primary lead for the design and development of both pre-clinical and clinical ophthalmology certification examinations, overseeing blueprint creation and standard-setting for the COECSA region.
- Selected by editorial invitation to review ophthalmology-focused research manuscripts for the KEHJ prior to publication.
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Consultant Ophthalmologist
City Eye Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Eagle Eye Laser Centre
07.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Officer
MP Shah Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018
Medical Intern
Makindu District Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor in Medicine; Bachelor in Surgery - undefined
University of Nairobi
Master of Medicine - Ophthalmology
University of Nairobi
FCOphth(ECSA) - undefined
College of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa