Ahmed Amin Elsawy Hegazy
Watford
Summary
Dedicated professional with leadership expertise in critical care environments and a strong background in teaching and mentoring. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes and foster team collaboration through effective communication and clinical skills. Committed to advancing healthcare practices via continuous learning and innovation, focusing on quality patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4016
4016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Locum consultant ICU
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals
Birmingham, United Kingdom
2024.05 - 2026.02
- Led multidisciplinary ward rounds at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, coordinating with pharmacists, physiotherapists, and trainees.
- Conducted second on-call duties, managing urgent calls and deteriorating patients alongside expert nurses and medical registrars.
- Assessed referrals to develop initial urgent management plans and facilitated transfers to scans or ICU.
- Collaborated with first on-call consultants and nursing staff to discuss management strategies for critical cases.
- Chaired guideline meetings to review outdated protocols and delegated tasks for updates to clinicians.
- Managed local approval processes within the unit and represented outcomes at MPEG meetings.
- Engaged in teaching and research activities to enhance clinical knowledge within the unit.
- Contributed as a faculty member for West Midland Transfer Course to support professional development.
Locum consultant ICU
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals
Birmingham, United Kingdom
2024.05 - 2026.02
- Led multidisciplinary ward rounds at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, coordinating with pharmacists, physiotherapists, and trainees.
- Conducted second on-call duties, managing urgent calls and deteriorating patients alongside expert nurses and medical registrars.
- Assessed referrals to develop initial urgent management plans and facilitated transfers to scans or ICU.
- Collaborated with first on-call consultants and nursing staff to discuss management strategies for critical cases.
- Chaired guideline meetings to review outdated protocols and delegated tasks for updates to clinicians.
- Managed local approval processes within the unit and represented outcomes at MPEG meetings.
- Engaged in teaching and research activities to enhance clinical knowledge within the unit.
- Contributed as a faculty member for West Midland Transfer Course to support professional development.
Locum consultant ICU
Watford General Hospital
Watford, West Hertfordshire
2021.05 - 2024.04
- Led unit operations for a week every eight weeks.
- Conducted morning and afternoon rounds daily.
- Attended microbiology and radiology meetings to discuss unit cases.
- Performed outreach duties on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Oversaw Post-ICU follow-up clinic every Wednesday with three to four cases weekly.
- Covered night and weekend on-call duties.
- Participated in departmental meetings to address ITU topics.
- Directed teaching programme and served as Airway Lead in ICU.
Locum consultant ICU
Watford General Hospital
Watford, West Hertfordshire
2021.05 - 2024.04
- Led unit operations for a week every eight weeks.
- Conducted morning and afternoon rounds daily.
- Attended microbiology and radiology meetings to discuss unit cases.
- Performed outreach duties on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Oversaw Post-ICU follow-up clinic every Wednesday with three to four cases weekly.
- Covered night and weekend on-call duties.
- Participated in departmental meetings to address ITU topics.
- Directed teaching programme and served as Airway Lead in ICU.
Senior Clinical Fellow
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospital
Harefield, Middlesex
2020.09 - 2021.04
- Managed post-operative care for patients following open-heart surgery and device implantation.
- Conducted multidisciplinary team rounds with ITU consultant and surgical members to discuss urgent decisions.
- Executed necessary procedures including ECHO, bronchoscopy, and central line insertion.
- Communicated with families regarding patient updates to foster trust during challenging times.
- Gained extensive experience managing complex heart and chest cases, enhancing bedside skills.
- Actively engaged in departmental teaching activities to support staff development.
- Leveraged experience from Saudi Arabia during COVID surge to develop advanced care strategies for severe respiratory failure.
Senior Clinical Fellow
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospital
Harefield, Middlesex
2020.09 - 2021.04
- Managed post-operative care for patients following open-heart surgery and device implantation.
- Conducted multidisciplinary team rounds with ITU consultant and surgical members to discuss urgent decisions.
- Executed necessary procedures including ECHO, bronchoscopy, and central line insertion.
- Communicated with families regarding patient updates to foster trust during challenging times.
- Gained extensive experience managing complex heart and chest cases, enhancing bedside skills.
- Actively engaged in departmental teaching activities to support staff development.
- Leveraged experience from Saudi Arabia during COVID surge to develop advanced care strategies for severe respiratory failure.
ICU Registrar
Riyadh Care Hospital
Riyadh, Riyadh
2009.07 - 2020.09
- Covered ICU on 1 in 6 rota, providing dedicated patient care as first on-call.
- Managed emergencies, documented notes, and requested lab and imaging investigations.
- Responded to all arrest and trauma calls as second on-call, assessing patients' needs for ICU admission.
- Oversaw general ICU accepting medical and surgical cases requiring level 2 or 3 care.
- Treated a majority of trauma and post-neurosurgical patients, along with endocrinal emergencies, sepsis, and respiratory failure.
- Worked in a 29-bed unit equipped with advanced technology including vents, CRRT machines, ultrasound for line insertions, and ECHO.
- Documented all patient information in a paperless environment using an electronic system.
- Contributed to operations at a large tertiary hospital accredited by JCIA and CIBAHI.
ICU Registrar
Riyadh Care Hospital
Riyadh, Riyadh
2009.07 - 2020.09
- Covered ICU on 1 in 6 rota, providing dedicated patient care as first on-call.
- Managed emergencies, documented notes, and requested lab and imaging investigations.
- Responded to all arrest and trauma calls as second on-call, assessing patients' needs for ICU admission.
- Oversaw general ICU accepting medical and surgical cases requiring level 2 or 3 care.
- Treated a majority of trauma and post-neurosurgical patients, along with endocrinal emergencies, sepsis, and respiratory failure.
- Worked in a 29-bed unit equipped with advanced technology including vents, CRRT machines, ultrasound for line insertions, and ECHO.
- Documented all patient information in a paperless environment using an electronic system.
- Contributed to operations at a large tertiary hospital accredited by JCIA and CIBAHI.
ICU Resident
Shebin ElKom Teaching Hospital
Shebin ElKom, Menoufia
2003.07 - 2009.07
- Initiated tenure as ICU resident within a unit comprising four consultants and five registrars.
- Managed care in a 10-bed ICU, four-bed HDU, and four-bed resuscitation area in A&E.
- Participated in internal medicine rotations, attending out-patient clinics on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Focused primarily on anticoagulation and diabetes management during clinic duties.
- Achieved Master’s degree from Cairo University, Critical Care Department, to qualify for registrar promotion.
- Completed Master’s exam Part I in April 2005 and Part II in June 2006.
- Conducted research on DIC patients in sepsis, receiving approval in 2008 to obtain Master's degree.
- Officially promoted to registrar level upon successful completion of training programme.
ICU Resident
Shebin ElKom Teaching Hospital
Shebin ElKom, Menoufia
2003.07 - 2009.07
- Initiated tenure as ICU resident within a unit comprising four consultants and five registrars.
- Managed care in a 10-bed ICU, four-bed HDU, and four-bed resuscitation area in A&E.
- Participated in internal medicine rotations, attending out-patient clinics on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Focused primarily on anticoagulation and diabetes management during clinic duties.
- Achieved Master’s degree from Cairo University, Critical Care Department, to qualify for registrar promotion.
- Completed Master’s exam Part I in April 2005 and Part II in June 2006.
- Conducted research on DIC patients in sepsis, receiving approval in 2008 to obtain Master's degree.
- Officially promoted to registrar level upon successful completion of training programme.
ICU Research Fellow
New Kaser Al Aini Teaching Hospital
Cairo, Egypt
2007.02 - 2009.02
- Conducted research as part-time Research Fellow to fulfil Master's degree requirements.
- Collaborated with professors in Critical Care Department at Cairo University.
- Gathered laboratory results from 118 septic patients to analyse DIC scores against SOFA scores.
- Determined that DIC develops early in sepsis, progressing to advanced septic shock.
- Established a new scoring system for early detection of DIC, enabling timely intervention.
ICU Research Fellow
New Kaser Al Aini Teaching Hospital
Cairo, Egypt
2007.02 - 2009.02
- Conducted research as part-time Research Fellow to fulfil Master's degree requirements.
- Collaborated with professors in Critical Care Department at Cairo University.
- Gathered laboratory results from 118 septic patients to analyse DIC scores against SOFA scores.
- Determined that DIC develops early in sepsis, progressing to advanced septic shock.
- Established a new scoring system for early detection of DIC, enabling timely intervention.
General Practitioner
Egyptian Ministry of Health
Aswan, Egypt
2002.07 - 2003.07
- Provided general practice services in Upper Egypt, Aswan, for two years.
- Organised vaccination campaigns to enhance community health initiatives.
- Recorded data on village health hazards for improved public health strategies.
- Managed treatment plans for chronic diseases, including hypertension and diabetes.
- Utilised basic medical knowledge effectively within resource-limited rural units.
- Implemented referral systems to ensure patient access to specialised care.
General Practitioner
Egyptian Ministry of Health
Aswan, Egypt
2002.07 - 2003.07
- Provided general practice services in Upper Egypt, Aswan, for two years.
- Organised vaccination campaigns to enhance community health initiatives.
- Recorded data on village health hazards for improved public health strategies.
- Managed treatment plans for chronic diseases, including hypertension and diabetes.
- Utilised basic medical knowledge effectively within resource-limited rural units.
- Implemented referral systems to ensure patient access to specialised care.
Military Service
Egyptian Armed forces
Cairo , Egypt
2001.04 - 2002.06
- Gained 14 months of experience as a physician in the Egyptian army.
- Enhanced skills in trauma management and transfer medicine.
- Developed meticulousness and punctuality in professional responsibilities.
Military Service
Egyptian Armed forces
Cairo , Egypt
2001.04 - 2002.06
- Gained 14 months of experience as a physician in the Egyptian army.
- Enhanced skills in trauma management and transfer medicine.
- Developed meticulousness and punctuality in professional responsibilities.
House Officer
Menoufia University Hospitals
Shebin ElKom, Menofia
2000.03 - 2001.02
- Completed a 12-month internship programme in Egypt across various specialities.
Gained expertise in internal medicine, general surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology for two months each.
Acquired experience in emergency medicine for two months and anaesthesia for one month.
Focused on orthopaedics for one month, enhancing clinical knowledge across diverse fields.
House Officer
Menoufia University Hospitals
Shebin ElKom, Menofia
2000.03 - 2001.02
- Completed a 12-month internship programme in Egypt across various specialities.
Gained expertise in internal medicine, general surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology for two months each.
Acquired experience in emergency medicine for two months and anaesthesia for one month.
Focused on orthopaedics for one month, enhancing clinical knowledge across diverse fields.
Education
EDIC - Intensive Care
ESICM
Europe 2021.05 - 2023.05
MRCP UK - Internal medicine
Royal College of Physicians London
United Kingdom 2014.01 - 2017.10
Master degree - Critical Care Medicine
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt 2004.07 - 2008.12
Diploma - Pulmonology
AIN Shams University
Cairo, EgyptBachelor - Medicine
Menoufia University
EgyptSkills
Leadership in critical care
Teaching and mentoring
Effective communication
Clinical expertise
Affiliations
- Playing football , morning running
Accomplishments
I was assigned as the guideline lead in my department
Certification
I was assigned by ESICM as EDIC II Examiner
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
References
References available upon request.
Research
- Accomplished research on sepsis patient with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC).
- Currently, I am a Co-PI in three clinical trials.
currentations
Escalation to Critical Care Services, Echocardiography in acute Critical Care setting, Line sepsis, Steroid in critical care, Difficult communications course, Brain Stem Death Test & Organ Donation, Chest X-Ray Interpretation, Chest Drains. Anatomy, indications and complications, ABG interpretation, Post Cardiac arrest Bundle of Care, Basic Modes of Mechanical Ventilation, Status Epilepticus management, Refeeding Syndrome
Custom Section
- Advanced Airway management course: Guys Hospital 23-24 June 2023
- EPALS: 24-25th January 2023
- Good Clinical Practice GCP course
- ALS Provider: 28. April 2021 at Harefield Hospital - Renewed December 2024
- ATLS provider: 11-13 Feb 2020
- BLS instructor: recognized from Saudi heart association since 2016
- ACLS Course: Provide 22 November 2016
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 18 April 1975
- Nationality: Egyptian
- ID Type: GMC
- ID Number: 7667163
Awards
- The Doctor of the year 2004 from Shebin Al Kom Teaching Hospitals
- Thanks letter from NHS regarding our effort during second wave of covid-19
- Awards Successful participation of JCIA accreditation October 2017 Riyadh Care Hospital
- Successful participation of JCIA accreditation October 2014 Riyadh Care Hospital
- Receiving a thank you letter from cardiac patient in Harefield hospital
- Local Clinical Excellence Award round 2023 at Watford General Hospital
References
- Dr. Nick Sherwood, ICU Consultant, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, nick.sherwood@nhs.net
- Dr. Devaraj Acharya, ICU & Anaesthesia Consultant, Watford General Hospital, 07795386738, devarajaacharya@nhs.net
- Dr. Samuel Afolami, Anaesthesia & ICU consultant, Watford General Hospital, 07876505538, s.afolami@nhs.net
- Dr. Thomas Stambach, Consultant Intensive Care & Anaesthesia, Watford General Hospital, 07967739997, t.stambach@nhs.net
Timeline
Locum consultant ICU
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals
2024.05 - 2026.02
Locum consultant ICU
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals
2024.05 - 2026.02
EDIC - Intensive Care
ESICM
2021.05 - 2023.05
Locum consultant ICU
Watford General Hospital
2021.05 - 2024.04
Locum consultant ICU
Watford General Hospital
2021.05 - 2024.04
Senior Clinical Fellow
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospital
2020.09 - 2021.04
Senior Clinical Fellow
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospital
2020.09 - 2021.04
MRCP UK - Internal medicine
Royal College of Physicians London
2014.01 - 2017.10
ICU Registrar
Riyadh Care Hospital
2009.07 - 2020.09
ICU Registrar
Riyadh Care Hospital
2009.07 - 2020.09
ICU Research Fellow
New Kaser Al Aini Teaching Hospital
2007.02 - 2009.02
ICU Research Fellow
New Kaser Al Aini Teaching Hospital
2007.02 - 2009.02
Master degree - Critical Care Medicine
Cairo University
2004.07 - 2008.12
ICU Resident
Shebin ElKom Teaching Hospital
2003.07 - 2009.07
ICU Resident
Shebin ElKom Teaching Hospital
2003.07 - 2009.07
General Practitioner
Egyptian Ministry of Health
2002.07 - 2003.07
General Practitioner
Egyptian Ministry of Health
2002.07 - 2003.07
Military Service
Egyptian Armed forces
2001.04 - 2002.06
Military Service
Egyptian Armed forces
2001.04 - 2002.06
House Officer
Menoufia University Hospitals
2000.03 - 2001.02
House Officer
Menoufia University Hospitals
2000.03 - 2001.02
Diploma - Pulmonology
AIN Shams University
Bachelor - Medicine
Menoufia University