40 Years of providing care.
Education
MBBS DA University of Madras (Madras University) India(1977)
Diploma in Counseling with Distinction Dip C (Inst. NH), Institute of Natural Healing (2010)
Experience
Pain Management Specialist and Family Physician:American Mission Hospital,
Manama, Bahrain
Founded the Pain clinic
Instituted policies and procedures for chronic pain management
Structured management plans for individuals
Attended to over twenty cases on a daily basis
Diagnosed illness, prescribed medication, and counseled family members regarding chronic pain management
Worked closely with substance abuse patients; monitored use and follow up
Trained and updated fellow physicians in the hospital on the role of pain management.
Provided counseling services to private clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions and women’s health
Worked successfully with clients of different nationalities and backgrounds
Advocated for clients and coordinated services with other departments
Identified the root cause of chronic pain in several cases
Used an eclectic and in-depth approach to humanistic counseling
Practiced solution focused therapy; client need assessment through to evaluation process
Added and instituted the role of music into the pain management module
Anesthesiologist and General Physician
American Mission Hospital, 1991 – 2000, Manama, Bahrain
Administered general and local anesthetics
Recorded observations while administering anesthetics with updated use of intravenous and inhalational
Formulated plans and procedures for anesthesia services, including life support
Assigned nurses and medical technicians
Advised on classes/types and quantity of anesthetic supplies and equipment
Instructed personnel in methods and procedures for administering anesthetics
Served as consultant on anesthesiology
Monitored patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications
Performed emergency surgery and on-call procedures
(Freelance)Anesthesiologist Kalyani Hospital|Family planning association (FPAI) |
Ritherdon Clinic and Nursing home |Gayathri Clinic and Nursing home |
Wellington Clinic and NursingHome:Jan 1979 – Dec 1991, Chennai, India
Worked in multiple medical roles, providing care, anesthetic expertise and general patient care to all above medical facilities
Physician – MRF (Madras Rubber Factory ):Jan 1979 – Dec 1991, Chennai, India
Managed mental and physical health of over 2000 employees
Monitored and recorded high risk employees for exposure to inhaled and contact substances in the tire manufacturing factory
Served as a counselor and adviser for high level stress jobs