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Zabrina Marnel Samarakkody
Otorhinolaryngologist, Head And Neck Surgeon
Ipoh
Summary
Trusty ENT Surgeon 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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Otorhinolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh. Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
Ipoh
07.2021 - Current
- Performed surgery on average of 5-10 patients per week to correct deformities, repair injuries, restore functions and prevent and treat diseases.
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
- Designed treatment plans for patients.
- Surgically removed tumors and other abnormal growths in oral and facial regions.
- Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
- Analyzed patients' medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions and examination results to determine best procedure.
- Educated patients on recovery methods and times.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Conducted various common surgical procedures such as tracheostomies, direct laryngoscopies, bronchoscopies, septoplasties, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries, Endoscopic Ear Surgeries and tonsillectomies to restore health in patients.
- Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures.
- Made informed decisions of therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
- Monitored patient health condition after surgery by coordinating follow-up meetings with patient.
- Operated on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries and prevent and treat diseases.
- Performed regular rounds to check on patients' following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care.
- Informed patients of risks prior to procedures to assist families and patients in making educated decisions for personal care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Methodist Girls School
Klang 01.1990 - 12.2000
Canadian Pre-University - Pre-Medicine
Taylor's College
Subang Jaya 01.2001 - 01.2002
M.D. -
Crimea State Medical University
Simferopol, Ukraine 09.2002 - 06.2008
MMed ORL-HNS - Otorhinolaryngology
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kubang Kerian, Malaysia 06.2015 - 06.2021
Skills
Diagnosis and prognosis
Accomplishments
Completed Housemanship in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sabah. Duration: 2008 -2010 in fields of General Surgery, Medicine, Peadiatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopaedics and Emergency Medicine.
Worked as a Medical Officer in Accident and Emergency Department in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sabah in 2010.
Trained as an ENT Medical Officer in Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh 2011- 2015.
Affiliations
Church Member
Member of the PTA
Additional Information
1. List of Publications
- A Review of Daycare Tonsillectomies At A Regional Referral Hospital In Malaysia. PERAK MEDICAL JOURNAL • Volume 12 Number 1 2013
- The use of image guided navigational tracking systems for endoscopic sinus surgery and skull base surgery: A review. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences 2016.
2. Works in review
- Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology has received manuscript entitled "RHINOGENIC HEADACHE: A FREQUENT CAUSE OF MISDIAGNOSIS" for consideration for publication.
- Submitting the manuscript, "Coughing on Palpation: A Rare
Symptom for Vagal Schwannoma" to Malaysian Family Physician.
- Swallowing dysfunction in head and neck cancers: A review of its mechanism and treatment approach. Cancer treatment and research communications (in the process of submitting)
Interests
Test Driving Cars
Music
Real-Estate
Timeline
Otorhinolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh. Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
07.2021 - Current
MMed ORL-HNS - Otorhinolaryngology
Universiti Sains Malaysia
06.2015 - 06.2021
M.D. -
Crimea State Medical University
09.2002 - 06.2008
Canadian Pre-University - Pre-Medicine
Taylor's College
01.2001 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Methodist Girls School
01.1990 - 12.2000
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