General Surgery Consultant

Examining patients and making diagnoses to determine the need for surgery.
Reviewing patients medical history and planning the best procedure for treatment.
Evaluating and advising patients on the risk involved with having surgery.
Performing surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury disease deformities and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols.
Following established surgical techniques during surgery.
Prescribing preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures.
Ensuring sterility in the operating room and all equipment and instruments.
Directing and coordinating activities of hospital staff for proper patient care.
Overseeing all treatments prior to and post-surgery and identifying associated risks.
Maintaining the highest regard for patient dignity and observing the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
Planning and executing disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs.
Coordinating follow-up meetings with patients and monitoring their health condition after surgery or treatment.
Conducting research to develop and test surgical techniques in order to improve procedures and surgery.