Fernando Jorge Rodrigues Dias Dos Santos
Lisboa
Summary
Highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon with extensive experience in trauma surgery, team leadership, and hospital admnistration. Currently serving as Head of Orthopaedics and Trauma surgery at Girassol Private Hospital, leading a team of 10 surgeons and engaging in daily strategic management with the CEO. Passionate about improving patient care, surgical innovation, and driving institutional growth. Known for collaborative teamwork, strong communication skills and consistently achieving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery
Girassol Private Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Responsible for leading a team of 10 Orthopaedic surgeons
- Performed over 250 orthopaedic surgeries annually including fracture repairs, and spinal procedures, with a 98% patient recovery success rate.
- Coordinate the daily surgical schedules, ensuring efficiency, resource optimization, and surgical excellence
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless interdisciplinary care, efficient hospital workflows, and optimal patient management.
- Collaborate daily with CEO and hospital leadership on strategic management, resource allocation, and department growth
- Proven track record in team leadership, conflict resolution and department efficiency
General Practitioner, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Golden Care Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
- Responsible to diagnose and treat adults and children with various medical conditions, and physical injuries.
- Identify serious conditions and emergency situations ensuring timely referrals to specialists or hospital admission for prompt care
- Responsible for the strategic management during COVID-19 pandemic, leading crisis response initiatives, resource allocation, patient care protocols and operational adaptations to maintain high standards of care.
Specialist Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
Multiperfil Private Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Responsible for evaluating patients with fractures, dislocations, ligament injuries, degenerative joint diseases and congenital musculoskeletal disorders.
- Successfully performed over 300 Orthopaedic surgeries anually including emergency trauma, and spinal surgeries
- Implemented preoperative planning protocols that reduced surgical complications and decreased average surgery time, leading to increased patient safety and more efficient use of the operating room resources
- Mentor and train junior doctors and surgeons, fostering their professional growth and surgical expertise
- Participated in the organization of various congresses and scientific events hosted by the Hospital, promoting knowledge exchange and professional development.
Medical Officer
Tembisa Provincial Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2007
- Responsible to respond to emergency situations (cardiac arrests, trauma cases)
- Led multidisciplinary teams in emergency trauma cases, ensuring optimal patient outcomes
- Performed and assisted in major surgical procedures
- Participated in clinical presentation and journal clubs
Community Service Doctor
Potchefstroom Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Responsible for conducting health education campaigns, vaccination and screening programs
- Reporting and managing outbreaks of infectious diseases and ensuring proper infection control measures
- Participating in disease control efforts and public health initiatives
- Managing acute emergencies, and coordinating referrals when necessary
Public Service Intern
Mafikeng Provincial Hospital
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Responsible for taking detailed histories and performing physical examinations
- Assisting in diagnostic procedures and interpreting test results
- Documenting patient progress and writing daily notes
- Attending ward rounds and case discussions
- Assessing, diagnosing, and managing medical conditions across different specialties (internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and neonatal care)
- Communicating with patients and their families about conditions and treatments
Education
MBChB, Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery -
Medical University of Southern Africa
South AfricaSpecialization in Orthopaedics And Traumatology -
Hospital Das Clínicas of University of São Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brasil Specialization in Spine Surgery -
Hospital Das Clínicas of University of São Paulo
Sao Paulo, BrasilSkills
- Rapid adaptability
- Professionalism
- Leadership
- Emergency response
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Additional courses
- AMLS (Advanced medical life support course, South Africa)
- ATLS (advanced trauma life support course, South Africa)
- PALS (Paediatric advanced life support course, South Africa)
- AO Principles of fracture management course (South Africa)
- AO Advanced fractures management course (Brasil)
- Advanced lumbar spine injections (Burr ridge-USA)
- Cadaver based anatomical approaches course (South Africa)
- Advanced Spinal minimal Invasive surgery course (Germany)
- BLS (Basic life support course, South Africa)
- ACLS (Advanced cardiac life support course, South Africa)
- Clinic realistic simulation course- Laerdal (Brasil)
- Advanced trauma course( Medtronic University, Shangai)
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
French
Elementary
A2
References
Dr. Rene Antonio Rivero Jimenez
Scientific Researcher at Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center
+971 5019 83857
Email: reneantonio.rivero@gmail.com
Dr. Santiago Isac Perez Manresa
Hamad Medical Corporation
+974 6613 9053
Email: SManresa@hamad.qa
Timeline
Chief of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery
Girassol Private Hospital
12.2019 - Current
General Practitioner, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Golden Care Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
Specialist Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
Multiperfil Private Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2019
Medical Officer
Tembisa Provincial Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2007
Community Service Doctor
Potchefstroom Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2005
Public Service Intern
Mafikeng Provincial Hospital
01.2004 - 12.2004
MBChB, Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery -
Medical University of Southern Africa
Specialization in Orthopaedics And Traumatology -
Hospital Das Clínicas of University of São Paulo
Specialization in Spine Surgery -
Hospital Das Clínicas of University of São Paulo
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