- Patient Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations of patients to assess their need for surgery. This includes reviewing medical history, performing physical exams, and ordering diagnostic tests like MRIs, X-rays, or blood work.
- Surgical Planning: Develop a detailed surgical plan, including selecting the appropriate surgical technique and considering potential risks and complications.
- Pre-Op Consultations: Explain the surgery, risks, recovery expectations, and alternative treatments to patients and their families. Obtain informed consent before proceeding.
2. Performing Surgeries:
- Operation Execution: Perform surgical procedures based on the patient’s needs, which may range from minor outpatient surgeries to complex operations like organ transplants, brain surgeries, or cardiac bypasses.
- Collaborating with Surgical Teams: Work closely with anesthesiologists, nurses, and other medical staff during surgeries to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.
- Precision and Care: Ensure precision and attention to detail during surgeries to avoid complications and provide the best possible outcomes.
3. Post-Surgical Care:
- Monitoring Recovery: Oversee patients’ recovery process post-surgery, checking for signs of complications or infections and making adjustments to treatment as necessary.
- Post-Op Instructions: Provide patients with post-surgery care instructions, including wound care, medication, physical therapy, and follow-up visits.
- Complication Management: Address any complications that arise post-surgery, such as infections or bleeding, either through additional surgery or medical treatment.