Dr. Shagufta Ali
Lucknow
Summary
Dedicated, proactive and high performing professional committed to achieving the best possible outcome for each and every patient. Diagnose disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Passionate for surgical procedures and in managing both pre and post-operative patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Lucknow
12.2023 - Current
- Delivered structured teaching in General Surgery with a specialized focus on HPB, colorectal, and minimally invasive surgery to undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MS) students.
- Supervised and trained surgical residents in the diagnosis, perioperative management, and operative techniques related to hepatic resections, pancreatic surgeries, colorectal cancer surgeries, and laparoscopic procedures.
- Actively involved in advanced laparoscopic surgeries including cholecystectomy, colectomy, distal pancreatectomy, and hernia repairs (TAPP, TEP).
- Participated in multidisciplinary tumor boards for HPB and colorectal malignancies, contributing to treatment planning and evidence-based care.
- Engaged in clinical research focusing on outcomes in laparoscopic HPB and colorectal procedures, with several papers submitted to peer-reviewed journals.
- Organized hands-on workshops and CMEs for general and laparoscopic surgery, enhancing skill development among trainees and faculty.
- Contributed to curriculum planning, formative and summative assessments, and the mentorship of residents and interns
Senior Resident
Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Lucknow
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Independently managed surgical inpatients, preoperative and postoperative care, and supervised junior residents and interns in daily clinical activities.
- Assisted and performed a wide range of elective and emergency surgeries, with increasing responsibility in laparoscopic, HPB, and colorectal procedures.
- Gained operative experience in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair (open and laparoscopic), bowel resections, and exploratory laparotomies.
- Participated in complex surgeries involving liver resections, Whipple procedures, and colorectal cancer resections under faculty supervision.
- Managed acute surgical emergencies such as perforation peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, and blunt/penetrating abdominal trauma.
- Contributed to academic activities including seminars, journal clubs, and case presentations.
- Conducted bedside teaching for undergraduates and mentored interns on surgical techniques and patient care.
- Involved in clinical audits, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Clinical Associate (General Surgery)
Apollomedics Hospital
Lucknow
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Performed laparoscopic surgery on regular basis viz. cholecystectomy, appendectomy.
- Part of the liver transplant team at the hospital.
- Assisted in all the liver transplant surgeries in the hospital. 17 LDLT (live liver donor transplantation) and 5 DDLT (deceased liver donor transplantation).
- Assisted successfully in various hepatobiliary surgeries - whipple procedure, hepaticojejunostomy, gastrojejunostomy, hepatectomy, lobectomy, feeding jejunostomy).
- Assisted in various laparoscopic surgeries – Laparoscopic Whipple Procedures, laparoscopic hernia surgery (TEP, TAPP), Laparoscopic cysto-gastrostomy and cysto-jejunostomy).
- Assisted in numerous bariatric surgeries – Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Assisted in countless emergency room admissions and assessments by quickly determining care needs before performing necessary surgical procedures.
- Provided for patients' surgical needs: education, guidance.
- Examined patients to obtain information on the medical condition and surgical risk.
- Followed and established surgical techniques during the operation.
Senior Resident
Christian Medical College
Ludhiana
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms to understand conditions and begin diagnostic processes.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations like trauma and critical care and their need for prompt care.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Monitored patients both pre and post-operatively from procedures.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well rounded care for complex cases.
- Performed and assisted numerous pediatric surgeries (herniotomy, PSARP, choledochal cyst excision, Kasai’s Portoenterostomy, TEF repair) and pediatric urology surgeries (circumcision, nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, ureteric re-implantation, orchidopexy, hypospadias repair).
Education
Fellowship in Andvanced Laparoscopic Surgery For Hernia -
FALS
04-2025
Fellowship in minimal access surgery (F.M.A.S) -
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.05.2022
Master of Surgery -
Christian Medical College
Ludhiana, Punjab01.2019
Bachelor Of Medicine, Bachelor Of Surgery -
Christian Medical College
Ludhiana, Punjab01.2014
Skills
- Surgical critical care aptitude
- Trauma management
- Decision making under pressure
- Clinical acumen
- Disease Management
- Surgical treatment procedures
- Laparoscopic surgery techniques
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Conference presentations
- Clinical research
- Leadership in Surgery
- Post-surgery care
- Advanced life support
Accomplishments
- Thesis - Comparison between self-fixating mesh and sutured mesh in open inguinal hernia repair.
- Presented and won the best paper in Asia-Pacific Association of Pediatric Urologists 19th Annual Congress on 'Hematometra as a late manifestation of straddle injury in a pre-pubertal girl: A case report'.
- Paper published - 'Manja Injury: Turning festivals to mishaps'.
- Paper published – 'Comparative study self-fixating mesh and sutured mesh in open inguinal hernia repair'.
- Currently participating in a prospective research study titled "Evaluation of Ormeloxifen in the Regression of Fibroadenoma", involving patient recruitment, clinical assessment, follow-up data collection, and statistical analysis.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
12.2023 - Current
Senior Resident
Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
08.2022 - 11.2023
Clinical Associate (General Surgery)
Apollomedics Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Resident
Christian Medical College
02.2020 - 08.2020
Fellowship in Andvanced Laparoscopic Surgery For Hernia -
FALS
Fellowship in minimal access surgery (F.M.A.S) -
University of South Florida
Master of Surgery -
Christian Medical College
Bachelor Of Medicine, Bachelor Of Surgery -
Christian Medical College
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