Harachi Adaobi Uche-Anyaorah
Ophthalmologist
Enugu,ED
Summary
Experienced Ophthalmologist with a 10-year background in the vision care arena. Hands-on experience dealing with a range of conditions, including glaucoma, cataract, eye injuries, refractive errors, infectious eye diseases and degenerative conditions. Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities with excellent active listening skills. Reliable, understanding and recognized by associates for first-rate performance and patient services. Enthusiastic consultant Ophthalmologist, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Opthalmology practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria/Enugu
11.2020 - Current
- Carried out eye surgery using operating microscopes to perform small incision surgery and laser surgery.
- Managed ophthalmic conditions, taking into account both medical and psychological aspects of patient care.
- Prescribed corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
- Diagnosed or treated injuries, disorders or diseases of eye and eye structures, including cornea, sclera and eyelids.
- Conducted comprehensive examinations of visual system to determine nature or extent of ocular disorders.
- Instructed interns, residents and others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
- Performed, ordered and interpreted results of diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Assessed and examined approximately 50 patients daily to develop accurate diagnoses.
Ophthalmology Resident
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria/Enugu
02.2013 - 10.2020
- Managed ophthalmic conditions, taking into account both medical and psychological aspects of patient care.
- Diagnosed or treated injuries, disorders or diseases of eye and eye structures, including cornea, sclera and eyelids.
- Conducted comprehensive examinations of visual system to determine nature or extent of ocular disorders.
- Performed, ordered and interpreted results of diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Instructed interns, residents and others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
- Prescribed corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
- Assessed and examined approximately 50 patients weekly to develop accurate diagnoses.
- Provided or directed provision of postoperative care.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Handled 7 calls per month over a period of 7 years to address ophthalmic emergencies.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted researches at both individual and group level
Medical Officer
Ministry of Health, Gariki, Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Abuja
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Treated wide range of ocular diseases, including bacterial conjuctivitis, uveitis, refractive errors, and ocular allergy.
- Administered financial management functions, including medical billing and collections, marketing and operational budgets.
- Grew patient volume to over 25 patients daily.
Medical Officer
National Youth Service Corps, Nigeria
Ogoni, Rivers
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Expanded practice to include specialty services like pediatrics. medical out-patient clinic, surgical out-patient clinic, and obstetrics and gyneacology.
- Aligned room and treatment procedures with overall regulations to deliver high quality of patient care.
- Administered financial management functions, including medical billing and collections, marketing and operational budgets.
- Defined medical and administrative best practices by writing policies and procedures.
- Grew patient volume to over 15 patients daily.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Medical Intern
University Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria/Enugu
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
- Developed knowledge in disorders across all medical and surgical departments by attending frequent talks from facility specialists.
- Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
Education
FMCOph - Ophthalmology
National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria 02.2013 - 11.2019
Fellow, International Council of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
International Council Of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, California, USA 02.2013 - 04.2019
MRCSEdOphth - Ophthalmology
Royal College Of Surgeon, Edinburgh
Edingburgh, London 02.2013 - 08.2019
MWACS - Ophthalmology
West African College Of Surgeons (WACS)
Lagos, Nigeria 02.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS - Medicine And Surgery
College Of Medicine, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria 09.2001 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
University Of Nigeria Secondary School
Nsukka, Nigeria 09.1995 - 05.2005
Skills
Clinical and surgical skills
undefinedAdditional Information
RESEARCHES
- Effectiveness of Interventional Training on the Primary Eye Care Competency of Community Health Extension Workers in Igbo-Etiti LGA, Enugu State, Nigeria.
- Ocular Health Status of Auto-Mechanics in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State, Nigeria.
COURSES, MEETINGS, AND CONFERENCES. Attended and actively participated in the following;
- World Ophthalmology Congress. WOC2020 Virtual ® online event 26-29 June 2020
- 44th Scientific Conference/AGM of the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN); 5th-7th September 2019
- 17th Health Management and Ethics Course of the West African College of Surgeons; 8th-9th July 2019
- 15th Neuro-Ophthalmology Workshop of the OSN/WACS; 17th-21st June 2019
- Update Course in Clinical Ophthalmology of the NPMCN/WACS; 11th-22nd March 2019
- 27th Manuscript Writing Workshop of the WACS; 26th-27th November 2018
- Community Eye Health Course of the NPMCN/WACS; 2nd July-3rd August 2018
- Research Methodology Workshop of the NPMCN; 24th-28th July 2017
- Clinical Optics Course of the NPMCN/WACS; 2nd-11th February 2015
- 10th Neuro-Ophthalmology Workshop of the OSN?WASC; 23rd-28th June 2014
Timeline
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria
11.2020 - Current
Ophthalmology Resident
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria
02.2013 - 10.2020
FMCOph - Ophthalmology
National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria
02.2013 - 11.2019
Fellow, International Council of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
International Council Of Ophthalmology
02.2013 - 04.2019
MRCSEdOphth - Ophthalmology
Royal College Of Surgeon, Edinburgh
02.2013 - 08.2019
MWACS - Ophthalmology
West African College Of Surgeons (WACS)
02.2013 - 04.2017
Medical Officer
Ministry of Health, Gariki, Abuja, Nigeria
08.2011 - 02.2013
Medical Officer
National Youth Service Corps, Nigeria
07.2010 - 07.2011
Medical Intern
University Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria
03.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS - Medicine And Surgery
College Of Medicine, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
09.2001 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
University Of Nigeria Secondary School
09.1995 - 05.2005
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