AZIZA SALIM HAMED AL-HINAI
Muscat
Summary
Highly experienced and dedicated Podiatrist with over 13 years of specialized experience within the Ministry of Health (MOH) in diabetic foot care. Proven expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments, implementing evidence-based treatment plans, and performing advanced foot management for high-risk patients. Skilled in collaborative care as a member of multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with diabetes. Committed to advanced wound care, infection management, and preventive strategies to reduce diabetic foot complications. Furthermore, actively participated in training nurses in diabetic foot assessment, led educational workshops and conferences across Oman, Kuwait, and Dubai, and contributed to community awareness programs through various platforms (including FM) to promote diabetic foot health and management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Podiatrist
Ministry of Health
03.2012 - Current
- Diagnose and assess patient's lower limb by reviewing medical histories, performing physical exams, and reviewing X-ray and medical laboratory tests.
- Diagnosed and treated various foot and ankle disorders, enhancing patient mobility and comfort.
- Conducting foot examination including vascular, neurological, dermatological, biomechanical and footwear examinations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs, ensuring optimal care pathways.
- Provide conservative management for foot and ankle disorders such as debridement and nail care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive healthcare services for patients.
- Diagnosing and treating a variety of skin and nail conditions such as corn, callus, warts, onychomycosis, onycholysis, ingrown toenails, etc.
- Educated patients on preventive care practices, improving overall foot health awareness in the community.
- Advise and instruct patients about foot care and wellness.
- Conducted minimal nail surgical procedures with precision, minimizing complications and promoting swift recovery.
- Educate patients on appropriate footwear type and selection according to the foot disorder and presenting deformities that suits their management plan.
- Mentored junior podiatrists and support staff, fostering professional development and clinical excellence.
- Prescribe foot orthoses and insoles to relieve pain and correct lower limb deformities.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes and streamline patient care processes.
- Treat diabetic foot ulcers, burns, blisters, pre- and post-surgical management and amputations.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities such as conferences ,workshops, and seminars to stay informed about industry advancements.
- Preventing lower limb ulcers from recurrence through frequent patient visits to the clinic and self-management foot care education.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced service delivery and patient satisfaction metrics.
- Work as a part in multidisciplinary team and refer patients to other health care professionals to provide best care for patients.
- Established strong working relationships with referring physicians, facilitating seamless care transitions between providers.
- Train doctors and nurses in diabetic foot assessment and management.
Education
Master's Degree - Podiatry Focused in Diabetes
University of Brighton
United Kingdom07-2018
Bachelor - Health Science in Podiatry
La Trobe University
01.2011
Foundation - undefined
La Trobe University
01.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
The Shatti Al Qurum Secondary School
01.2006
Skills
- Multi-task
- Communication skills
- Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI)
- Problems solving
- Public speaking
- Foot wound care
- Management diabetic foot
- Wound management
- Diabetic and Foot Health Education
- Diabetic foot care
- Adaptability
- Team work skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ingrown toe nail management
- Basic casting and splinting
- Vascular , neurologica, biomechanical assessment
- Corns and calluses removal
- Ingrown toenail treatment
- Footwear advice
- Teamwork
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Senior Podiatrist
Ministry of Health
03.2012 - Current
Bachelor - Health Science in Podiatry
La Trobe University
Foundation - undefined
La Trobe University
High School Diploma - undefined
The Shatti Al Qurum Secondary School
Master's Degree - Podiatry Focused in Diabetes
University of Brighton
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Organized a first Podiatry Webinar on 8th of October 2022 International podiatry Day and participated most of the podiatrist to share knowledge and best practice on lower limb pathologies .
PUBLICATIONS
- Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Practice Aug 2021 - Knowledge, beliefs, and practices of people with Type 2 diabetes toward self-management and diabetic foot 10.4103/jdep.jdep_26_21
- Second Edition Jun 2022 - Diabetic Foot Assessment and Management in Primary Health Care Guidline
COURSES
- Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument course 3 days 2024
- MOHE AND DALEEL ACADEMY Mar 2023 - Feb 2024 - Coaching Course
- OMSB Feb 2024 - Feb 2024 - Basic casting and splinting course
- KHOUHA HOSPITAL Nov 2022 - Feb 2024 - Ingrown toe Nail practical course
- MOHE AND DALEEL ACADEMY Dec 2022 - Feb 2024 - Train of trainers
- KHOUHA HOSPITAL Oct 2022 - Diabetic Foot Course
- KHOUHA HOSPITAL Oct 2022 - Ingrown toe nail surgery course
- COACH 4 CHANGE DR LAMYA AL HAJ Feb 2022 - مهارات القرن 21 ماذا تحتاج لتغير في مستقبلك
- FUTURE HEALTH TRAINING CENTRE (KSA) Feb 2022 - Foot Biomechanics Assessment and managment course
- COACH 4 CHANGE DR LAMYA AL HAJ Apr 2021 - تخطيط مستقبلي وتحديد الأهداف (الأكاديمية)
- GULF DIABETIC FOOT WORKING GROUP Nov 2017 - 4th Global Diabetic foot Course (UAE)
- BSN MEDICAL (TURKEY) May 2014 - Advanced wound care
- DGHS SALALAH Mar 2013 - National Diabetic Foot Workshop Salalah
- UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATION Oct 2012 - International Diploma in IT skills
- GULF DIABETIC FOOT WORKING GROUP Nov 2012 - National Diabetic Foot Workshop
- DIRECTORATE HEALTH SERVICE LIWA WILAYAT Nov 2012 - National Diabetes workshop
ABROAD CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- 7 WEEKS IN TAN TOCK SENG Singapore / SEP 2011
- 2 WEEKS CASTLEMINE HOSPITAL Castlemine -Australia / APR 2011
- 2 WEEKS MERRI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE Melbourne- Australia / MAY 2010
HOBBIES
Public speaking and education , Reading books, Horse riding, Travel
References
- Thuriya, Al-Ghilani, Head of Bausher polyclinic, +968 96006400
- Iman, Al-Lawati, Podiatrist in Khoula Hospital, +968 99342330