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Shakti Askoorum

@DrShak

Experienced Consultant Anaesthetist with Critical Care Expertise

Sheffield, United Kingdom
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About

I am a highly experienced Consultant Anaesthetist with a strong background in critical care and pain management. I possess extensive expertise in administering anaesthesia for complex surgical procedures and leading postgraduate teaching. My goal is to leverage my clinical leadership and strategic planning skills to contribute to the advancement of anaesthesia, critical care, and pain services.

Personal Details

ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

To utilize my skills in anaesthesia and critical care to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to medical education.

Passports

United Kingdom

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy reading medical journals, hiking, and engaging in medical volunteering and research in medical technology.

Experience

Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

Current
Feb 2024 - Present
Holt Doctors

Administered anaesthesia, ensuring patient safety and optimising recovery times. Collaborated with surgical teams to enhance procedural efficiency and patient care. Implemented protocols that improved anaesthesia delivery and reduced complications. Mentored junior staff, supporting their professional development. Analysed patient data to refine anaesthetic techniques and achieve better outcomes.

Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024
Sheffield Teaching Hospital

Delivered anaesthesia for major surgeries, including trauma and oncology cases. Led postgraduate teaching sessions across various medical disciplines. Provided regional anaesthesia and nerve blocks with high efficiency. Managed out-of-hours emergencies, notably airway and ENT cases. Supported robotic and high BMI abdominoplasty procedures.

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics and Critical Care

Apr 2015 - Aug 2022
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospital

Provided perioperative and critical care for diverse surgical specialities. Managed obstetric emergencies, performing epidurals and caesarean sections. Led independent anaesthetic decision-making in Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) and on-call settings. Supervised junior staff and medical students, guiding their clinical practice. Conducted physical assessments and standardised tests with precision.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

MD in Medicine
Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
BLS

Languages

RomanianNative
HindiNative
FrenchNative
EnglishNative