Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Medicine

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Shiraz, Iran

¹ Internships at university affiliated out-patient clinics and teaching-hospitals Namazi, Faghihi, Chamran, Hafez, Avesina

Master of Science in Health and Human Services

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Vancouver, British Columbia

General Physician in Energy Industry

Petro Orim Kish Company, Kish Island, Iran

• Provided comprehensive medical care within the energy sector in remote areas focusing on treating injuries, addressing common outpatient complaints, and ensuring the safe transportation of emergencies.
• Managed occupational risk factors in collaboration with safety officers, serving a workforce of 800 employees.

Internal Medicine Ward General Physician

Namazi Hospital, Shiraz, Iran

• Facilitated inpatient care of critical oncology patients with a team of 2 attending physicians and 10 nurses.
• Reviewed diagnostic plans, laboratory, imaging studies and followed up on progression of therapeutic procedures, discharge plans.

Emergency Department General Practitioner

Public Hospital, Saqquez, Iran

• Conducted triage and assessment and evaluation of medical and surgical emergencies within a fast-paced 20-bed emergency department, servicing a community of 200,000 individuals.
• Formulated and executed diagnostic plans to ensure prompt treatment for diverse presenting cases in close collaboration with on-call specialist supervisors.

Urgent & Primary Care Physician

Saqqez Public Hospital Outpatient Clinic, Saqquez, Iran

• Diagnosed and treated a spectrum of urgent medical conditions including acute infections, minor injuries and common complaints such as fever, gastrointestinal, allergic reactions and respiratory conditions.
• Conduct initial assessments for non-emergency pain mental health concerns, providing appropriate care and referral as needed within the urgent care framework.

Military General Physician (Return of Service)

Iranian military ground forces, Saqquez, Iran

• Implemented early diagnosis & treatment plans along with prevention strategies for common presenting complaints in a population of 3000 military personnel/families.
• Performed minor procedures including wound sutures & debridement, abscess drainage, fracture stabilization and splinting, foreign body removal.

Rural Family Physician

Kamfirooz Health Center, Shiraz, Iran

• Monitored health status of an under-served population of 10,000 by diagnosing and treating medical conditions, performing minor surgical procedures, stabilizing emergencies for safe referral.
• Conducted periodic health & hygiene inspections of schools, assisted in family planning, assessed adherence to vaccination protocols, monitored high risk pregnancies & care of chronic conditions.

Family Medicine Clinical Observer

Nuevo Medical Clinic, North Vancouver, BC

• Supervisor: Dr. Armine Galstyan
• Conducted patients assessments, formulated differential diagnoses, and developed management plans and followed up with patients under the direct supervision of the attending physician. (OSCAR EMR)

Family Medicine Clinical Observer

Ocean Medical Clinic, West Vancouver, BC

• Supervisor: Dr. Robert Scott
• Performed patient assessments, including history-taking, physical examinations, differential diagnosis, management planning, interpretation of investigations, and in-person and virtual follow-up. (OSCAR EMR)

Cardiology Clinical Observer

North Shore Heart Center, North Vancouver, BC

• Supervisor: Dr. John Vyselaar
• Conducted cardiovascular history-taking, physical exams, and clinical synthesis under supervision of attending cardiologists (Med Access EMR).
• Interpreted follow-up cardiac investigations (ECG, echocardiogram, stress testing, Holter/ambulatory BP labs) and formulated diagnostic impressions, management plans, and follow-up strategies for patients with arrhythmias, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and cardiomyopathies.

Community Medicine Project Assistant Manager

• Assisted in designing electronic questionnaires and data analysis for a university-affiliated endeavor related to the prevalence of hookah smoking and cessation strategies in Shiraz.

Data Analysis Advisor at Shiraz Neonatology Research Center

• Contributed to model development in quantifying risk of catheter-related blood stream infections in neonatal intensive care units.

Student Consultant at Shiraz Bone & Joint Research Center, Shiraz, Iran

• Assisted in formulating/refining research questions, interpreting results and drafting three observational studies.

Research Assistant at Shiraz Trauma Center, Shiraz, Iran

• Identified potential use of trauma center & EMS administrative databases in studying epidemiological patterns of injuries.

Injury Patterns among Various Age and Gender Groups of Trauma Patients in southern Iran: A cross-sectional study.

Medicine

Shahram Bolandparvaz, Mahnaz Yadollahi, Hamid Reza Abbasi, Mehrdad Anvar

Time Distribution of Injury-related in-hospital Mortality in a Trauma Referral Center in Southern Iran (2010–2015).

Medicine

Hamidreza Abbasi, Shahram Bolandparvaz, Mahnaz Yadollahi, Mehrdad Anvar, Zahra Farahgol

Analysis of Shahid Rajaee Hospital Administrative Data on Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents in Shiraz, Iran: 2011-2014 Data.

Chinese Journal of Traumatology

Mahnaz Yadollahi, Aida Ghiassee, Mehrdad Anvar, Hale Ghaem, Mohammad Farahmand

Logistic Regression Modeling for Evaluation of Factors Affecting Trauma Outcome in a Level I Trauma Center in Shiraz.

Iranina Red Crescent Medical Journal

Mahnaz Yadollahi, Mehrdad Anvar, Haleh Ghaem, Shahram Bolandparvaz, Shahram Paydar, Fateme Izianloo

Does Implementation of ISO Standards in Hospitals Improve Patient Satisfaction?

Journal of Health Management and Informatics

Vahid Keshtkar, Meisam Bazgir, Mehrdad Anvar

Epidemiologic Study of Trauma Patients Admitted to a Level 1 Trauma Center in Shiraz: One Year Survey.

Razavi International Journal of Medicine

Haleh Ghaem, Shahram Paydar, Mehrdad Anvar, Mahnaz Yadollahi, Parsa Ravanfar

Health Care Consultant at Kurdistan Red Crescent Society.

• Actively engaged in providing unpaid services at clinics and wards, emphasizing a compassionate approach to patient care. Saqquez Imam Khomaini Hospital.

Academic Publication Consultant

• Mentored medical students and residents, taught workshops on research methodology, literature review, and academic writing, resulting in numerous successful publications in reputable medical journals.

Student Committee Coordinator at Shiraz Education Development Center.

• Facilitated active involvement of students in improving the medical education curriculum and advocated for continuous evidence-based improvements in the curriculum.