Claudia Patricia Carvallo Guevara
General Surgeon Advanced Endoscopist
Mexico City
Summary
Accomplished GI Surgeon and Advanced Endoscopist in Mexico city, adept in cutting-edge endoscopic techniques and GI surgery, with a strong foundation in multidisciplinary collaboration and organizational skills. Demonstrated excellence in patient care, innovation in procedural protocols, and a commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice. Strong interest in promoting women in GI endoscopy, currently developing a local group of female endoscopists in Mexico, seeking to become an active part of national and international associations that resonate with the same goals to assure collaboration and strengthen medical relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
GI Surgeon and Advanced Endoscopist
Private Practice At Centro Médico Dalinde
03.2013 - Current
- Performance of basic and advanced endoscopic procedures, such as Upper GI endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Enteroscopy (single and double ballon), ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (both diagnostic and therapeutic), ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Clinical evaluation and treatment of patients with gastrointestinal pathologies, both hospitalized and in out-patient setting.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient and effective patient care.
- Performance of lectures at medical conferences to share knowledge with peers, fostering continued growth within the field and contributing to advances in surgical and endoscopic practices.
- Continued training on emergent technologies in the endoscopic field such as ultimate generation endoscopes, endoscopy systems and devices in order to broad skills and assess competence and safe performance of endoscopic procedures.
Endoscopy Coordinator
Endodiagnóstica S.C (Centro Médico Dalinde)
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Performed daily endoscopic procedures, both scheduled and emergent, including Upper GI endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Enteroscopy and ERCP.
- Coordinated and guided the endoscopy unit nursing staff members, supervising their individual tasks according to personal skills on assisting endoscopic procedures, endoscope reprocessing and administrative work.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on industry advancements and best practices in endoscopic care coordination.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement initiatives, evaluating processes and implementing necessary changes.
- Participated in regular audits of medical records, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established documentation guidelines.
- Managed equipment inventory, ensuring availability of essential tools for each procedure while minimizing waste through efficient usage tracking.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently scheduling and coordinating endoscopy procedures.
- Ensured a safe environment for patients and staff by implementing strict infection control protocols in the endoscopy suite.
- Fostered a positive work environment by addressing staff concerns and implementing solutions for improved job satisfaction.
- Set up educational programs for clinical staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
Education
Endoscopic Ultrasound - Advanced Endoscopy
Universidad Autónoma De México
Ciudad De México, México 03.2017 - 02.2018
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Basic And Advanced Endoscopy
Universidad Autónoma De México
Ciudad De México, México 03.2011 - 02.2013
General Surgeon - Surgery
Universidad De El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador 01.2010 - 12.2012
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Evangelica De El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador 01.1999 - 12.2008
Skills
- Basic and Advanced Endoscopy
- General Surgery
- Organizational Skills
- GI disease knowledge
- Research Aptitude
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Ethical Practice
- Diagnostic Accuracy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
Team leadership
Mentoring
Affiliations
- Asociación Mexicana de Endoscopía Gastrointestinal (AMEG)
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía General (ACCG)
- Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Endoscópica (AMCE)
Timeline
Endoscopic Ultrasound - Advanced Endoscopy
Universidad Autónoma De México
03.2017 - 02.2018
GI Surgeon and Advanced Endoscopist
Private Practice At Centro Médico Dalinde
03.2013 - Current
Endoscopy Coordinator
Endodiagnóstica S.C (Centro Médico Dalinde)
03.2013 - 02.2017
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Basic And Advanced Endoscopy
Universidad Autónoma De México
03.2011 - 02.2013
General Surgeon - Surgery
Universidad De El Salvador
01.2010 - 12.2012
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Evangelica De El Salvador
01.1999 - 12.2008
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