General Surgeon Resume Example James H. Martin, Jr. MD, PSC

GENERAL SURGEON

Professional Summary

Patient-focused physician specializing in General Surgery , providing high quality, personal levels of healthcare to patients using robotic, laparoscopic surgical procedures on all ages. Community mindedness coupled with recognized medical skills resulting in nearly 30 years of successful practice and contributed to OLBH being rated #1 in General Surgery in Kentucky by American Hospital Quality Outcomes' Healthgrades Report to the Nation. Warm, caring approach to patients and persistence in finding best treatment options available propels his helping patients' to understand those options. Collaborates with other specialists or physicians as appropriate to promote the best comprehensive care for the patient.

Skills

Robotic Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Acute and Chronic Wound Care
Debridement
Treatment Planning
Cholecystectomies (gall bladder)
Colectomies (colon resections)
Liver and Hernia Repair
Traditional mastectomies (breast)
Appendectomies
Limb Amputations

Bone Resections
Lump Removals
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Pre- and post-surgical care
Culturally-competent care
Clinical instruction
Strong clinical judgment
Collaborative
Student evaluations
Precepting

Work History

General Surgeon, 06/1991 to Current
James H. Martin, Jr. MD, PSC – Ashland, Kentucky

Experienced in da Vinci Robotic surgeries performing one of the highest number in the Tri-State.
Perform Laparoscopic surgeries of the colon, gall bladder and more
Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
Communicated with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
Collaborated with other medical professionals accordingly.
Designed treatment plans for patients of all ages.
Educated patients on recovery methods and times.
Performed emergency surgeries as well as Same Day Surgeries.
Supervised trainees, medical students and residents to help each achieve proficiency in field.
Reacted quickly in emergency situations, remaining levelheaded to make effective and accurate decisions for best patient care.
Reviewed patient charts and medical histories to create plans for care, educating patients and asking for input to maintain comfort and health.
Checked instruments and patient vitals before beginning surgeries to promote better outcomes in the OR.
Informed patients of risks prior to procedures, assisting families and patients in making educated, well-informed decisions for personal care.
Stayed up-to-date in changing medical science to provide top-notch care with modern, high-quality tools and procedures.
Improved quality and served on the Quality Improvement Committee
Served on Board of Directors for multiple terms.
Serve as Preceptor for West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Medicine for many students.

Wound Care Director, 06/2010 to Current
Bon Secours Mercy Health – Ashland , Kentucky

Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Perform Wound Debridement, treat infections accordingly.
Provided Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for serious infections, bubbles of air in blood vessels, and wounds that won't heal as a result of diabetes or radiation injury, etc.

Chief of Surgery, 06/2006 to 06/2010
Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital – Ashland , KY

Cultivated and nurtured relationships with surgeons while monitoring surgical quality and intervening as dictated by hospital bylaws.
Helped to make sure on call schedules were maintained and balanced.
Assisted in monitoring Operating Room utilization, supply management, and overall flow.

Education

Residency: General SurgeryPrince George's County Hospital Center - Cheverly, Maryland

Shock Trauma Advanced Treatment Team member
Provided care and emergency surgical procedures in urban and high pressured setting.

M.D.: College of Medicine, 05/1986
Howard University - Washington, DC

Assistant to Renowned Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr; Chief of Surgery at Howard University. Appointed by President George W. Bush as chairman of the President's Cancer Panel.
Extern at St. Francis Hospital Family Practice Residency Program in Wilmington, DE. Provided care to patients admitted to family practice service providers. Participated in diagnostic procedures in the department of Cardiology, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine.

Bachelor of Science: BiologyPurdue University - West Lafayette, IN

Orthopedic Technician at Lafayette Home Hospital in Indiana. Devised, assembled and maintained orthopedic traction devices for in-patients. Applied casts and soft goods on patients. Assisted in the Operating Room in orthopedic surgical procedures.
Emergency Medical Technician, Tippecanoe County Emergency Ambulance Service, Lafayette, IN. Provided emergency assessment and care to the acutely ill patients.

Selected Awards

Dr. James H. Martin Jr. Day Proclamation by Mayor

Humanitarian Award by NAACP

Keynote Speaker: First Baptist Church Men's Day

Best Junior year resident, Prince George's Hospital Center

LLoyd H. Newman Service Award, Howard University College of Medicine

Outstanding Young Men of America ( 2 years)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

James H. Martin, Jr. MD, PSC
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital

School Attended

Prince George's County Hospital Center
Howard University
Purdue University

Job Titles Held:

General Surgeon
Wound Care Director
Chief of Surgery

Degrees

Residency : General Surgery
M.D. : College of Medicine , 05/1986
Bachelor of Science : Biology

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