María Claudia Chavarriaga MD
Bogotá
Summary
Multi-talented and versatile otolaryngology specialist with great ability to adapt to different work environments. Trustworthy Emergency Physician with over 13 years of primary emergency care experience. Focused on putting patients at ease and clearly diagnosing even the most difficult cases. Expert at providing management to patients with a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, as well as proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with keen understanding of elements of pharmaceutical business. Communicative and bilingual with fluency in Spanish, English and Italian.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Doctor
Vanter Medical Services - Crystal Cruises
07.2023 - Current
- Provide individualized outpatient, inpatient and ICU care for guests and crew.
- Provide high levels of customer service while maintaining professional, dignified, assertive, and polite manner at all times.
- Work closely with on-board nurses and paramedics, to perform various technical and non-clinical administrative tasks that support efficient and safe operation of medical center.
- Participate in drills, audits and inspections.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
Senior Doctor
Scenic Eclipse II
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Assists the Safety Manager, in the orientation of new Crewmembers as to safety and personal hygiene.
Senior Doctor
Virgin Voyayes
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Is responsible for overseeing activities undertaken by members of medical staff. Medical Staff are sole providers of medical care to crew and guests onboard ship.
- These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Attending Ship Management, Safety Committee, Public Health Meetings, and any other meetings on behalf of Medical Staff. - Outbreaks, infection control, communicable diseases on board, and mass casualty or mass trauma events should one arise onboard.
- Be essential part of Senior Management team.
- Is overall responsible for all Public Health Matters including outbreaks onboard.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Senior Doctor
MSC Cruises
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Chief Medical Officer on Board MSC Opera during pandemic COVID19
- Leveraged expertise to assist COVID 19 patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from COVID 19 associated with chronic conditions including diabetes , hypertension and COPD.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Monitored patients recovering post-infected from COVID 19.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources.
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety
- Built successful hygiene programs based on scientific evidence to provide ongoing workers support
Attending Physician Emergency Department
Centro Policlínico Del Olaya
01.2013 - 04.2018
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases, injuries in general practice setting.
- Ordered executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Prescribes preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets and antibiotics.
- Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff.
- Performed surgical procedures and deliveries as needed.
Medical Manager
Glaxosmithkline LLC
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Devised and deployed techniques for obtaining earliest possible approval for each product.
- Managed fees and applications, tracked product progress and handled all responses to regulatory inquiries.
- Worked with internal team members to accomplish regulatory goals and achieve full compliance with all products.
- Analyzed field studies and reports, compiled information and submitted concise and informative summaries.
- Medical advisor for units of immune inflammation and rare diseases
Medical Affairs Manager
Sanofi Genfar
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Implemented best practice standards for billing resulting in substantial reduction of accounts receivable delays.
- Developed educational and advocacy programs for each new drug.
- Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new revenue.
- Medical advisor for GENFAR generic unit.
- Devised and introduced initiatives and projects to maintain or improve existing facilities, allowing for maximization of capital component of Medicaid's per diem rate.
Medical Officer
Abbott Laboratories
07.2011 - 01.2015
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
- Administered financial management functions, including medical billing and collections, marketing and operational budgets.
- Conceptualized plans to drive business development and build relationships with healthcare partners.
- Directed cost management, utilization management, quality assurance and medical protocol development initiatives.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve any technical or service concerns.
- Medical advisor for business units in respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases as well as promotion of dermal cosmetic products specifically botulinum toxin.
Attending Physician
Clínica Infantil Colsubsidio
12.2010 - 04.2013
- Assessed case presentations, differential diagnosis and evidence-based practices of each professional
- Educated medical professionals on effective strategies for managing acute and long-term requirements of different patients
- Provided patients and families with in-depth information about conditions and treatment plans
Attending Physician Emergency Department
Hospital Magdalena
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries in general practice setting.
- Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Prescribes preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets and antibiotics.
Resident Physician
Hospital Universitario San Ignacio
01.2007 - 02.2010
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries in general practice setting.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff.
- Frequently conducted research to develop and test surgical techniques that would improve operating procedures and outcomes.
- Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
Attending Physician Emergency Department
Hospital San Rafael, Barrancabermeja
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions
- Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage
- Inspected medical instruments, equipment and operating rooms to maintain proper hygiene and sterility
- Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns
- Lead hospital prevention and health promotions to increase awareness of health related issues
- Delivered medical services to 35 to 40 patients daily in office and hospital environments
- Performed emergency surgeries and occasionally assisted specialists for complex surgical procedures
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices
- Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 50 individuals per day
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status
- Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices
- Analyzed reports and findings to assess information and diagnose patients
- Ordered vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions
Education
Master of Science - Otolaryngology
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Colombia2010
M.D. - General Practitioner
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
Bogotá2005
Skills
- BLS/ACLS
- PALS
- ATLS
- STWC Standard on Training Certification and Watch-keeping of Seafarers
- Emergency care procedures
- ENT surgery proficiency
- Communicable Disease knowledge
- Clinical research
- Operational Standards
- Caseload management
- Medical history review
- SeaCare proficiency
Certification
- Current medical license from Colombia and Chile.
- PALS
- BLS-ACLS
- ATLS
- STWC
Personal Information
Cosmopolitan traveler with the ability to build strong relationships.
Nationality: Colombian
DOB: 22-12-1981
Marital status: single
Relocation: Willingness to relocate both Domestic and International
References
- Antoinette Panayotov: Virgin Medical Manager, email: Antoinette.panayotov@virginvoyages.com
- Stephen Moglia: Virgin Risk Manager, email: Stephen.moglia@virginvoyages.com
- Doctor Victor Gomez: email: medsubway@gmail.com
Timeline
Doctor
Vanter Medical Services - Crystal Cruises
07.2023 - Current
Senior Doctor
Scenic Eclipse II
02.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Doctor
Virgin Voyayes
04.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Doctor
MSC Cruises
03.2018 - 09.2020
Medical Manager
Glaxosmithkline LLC
06.2015 - 06.2017
Medical Affairs Manager
Sanofi Genfar
01.2015 - 06.2015
Attending Physician Emergency Department
Centro Policlínico Del Olaya
01.2013 - 04.2018
Medical Officer
Abbott Laboratories
07.2011 - 01.2015
Attending Physician
Clínica Infantil Colsubsidio
12.2010 - 04.2013
Attending Physician Emergency Department
Hospital Magdalena
02.2010 - 01.2013
Resident Physician
Hospital Universitario San Ignacio
01.2007 - 02.2010
Attending Physician Emergency Department
Hospital San Rafael, Barrancabermeja
01.2006 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Otolaryngology
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
M.D. - General Practitioner
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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