AHMED MOHAMED ALI MOHAMED ABDELHAFEZ
Laboratory Medicine Consultant (Haematology and Transfusion medicine)
Giza
Summary
Results-driven laboratory operations manager with extensive experience in ensuring compliance with health regulations and optimizing workflows. Proven leadership in fostering collaboration among teams to achieve accurate and timely results. Expertise in quality control procedures and laboratory safety protocols enhances operational efficiency and maintains high standards. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in laboratory practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Medical Director
Sharm ElSeikh International Hospital (SSIH) Laboratories
01.2024 - Current
Medical Director
Sharm ElSeikh International Hospital (SSIH) Laboratories
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
12.2020 - Current
Assistant Professor, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
12.2020 - Current
Medical Director
Scope Medical Laboratories
06.2016 - Current
Medical Director
Scope Medical Laboratories
06.2016 - Current
Cairo University Hospitals Laboratories
03.2004 - Current
- I have participated in obtaining ISO 15189 accreditation in the main laboratory of Cairo University Hospitals several times.
- Also, I have participated in obtaining GAHAR accreditation in both Sharm ElSeikh International Hospital (SSIH) Laboratories and the Main laboratory of Outpatient Clinic Building - Abo Elrish Pediatric Teaching hospitals.
Cairo University Hospitals Laboratories
03.2004 - Current
- I have participated in obtaining ISO 15189 accreditation in the main laboratory of Cairo University Hospitals several times.
- Also, I have participated in obtaining GAHAR accreditation in both Sharm ElSeikh International Hospital (SSIH) Laboratories and the Main laboratory of Outpatient Clinic Building - Abo Elrish Pediatric Teaching hospitals.
Lecturer, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
03.2013 - 12.2020
Lecturer, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
03.2013 - 12.2020
Medical Supervisor of Blood Components Unit of Main Blood Bank
Kasr Alainy Teaching hospitals - Faculty of medicine, Cairo University
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Checking the results of quality control and sample control samples before onset of work.
- Troubleshooting of different troubles related to different instruments used in hematology units e.g. Cell Dyn 1700, Emerald Cell Dyn, Beckman Coulters (LH and HMX)…etc.
- Interpretation of different flags related to the different hematology instruments and their management.
- Counting of peripheral blood films and report-writing with further recommendations to reach final diagnosis.
- Prothrombin time (P.T.) (pre-analytical variables, factors affecting patient results, verification of results).
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin time (aPTT) (pre-analytical variables, factors affecting patient results, verification of results).
- Troubleshooting of different troubles related to coagulation instrument.
- Semi-automated PT and aPTT performance.
- Performing blood grouping and Rh by Slide agglutination method and CAT (Column Agglutination Technique)
- Follow up and verification of different test results and their correlation to patient's history and condition
- Critical values' reporting and further recommendations.
- Interpretation of Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Strip results.
- Recommendations for different types of hematological diseases e.g. Leukemias, Anemias, Thrombophilias….etc.
- Bone marrow aspirate and Trephine biopsy performance.
- Comment on bone marrow smears and sections.
- Dealing with Pediatric results of different hematological tests and their interpretation.
- Checking on different quality and sample control results of different instruments of chemistry and immunology units.
- Troubleshooting of different troubles of these instruments e.g, Olympus, Dimension, Mindray, Integra, Vitros, Architect…etc.
- Pre-analytical variables of different laboratory tests and management of different conditions e.g. hemolysed sample in case of tests as LDH, Potassium, AST, Calcium…etc.
- Reporting of critical values for further management by patient's doctor.
- Checking on different quality measures in the whole Lab. procedures
- Checking on application of different infection control and safety measures in different laboratory units.
- Verification of different lab. tests' results and their correlation to patient's condition
- Further laboratory recommendations to help the doctor reach final diagnosis before management
- Performing and Interpretation of immunological tests e.g. IIF (Indirect Immuno-Fluorescence), Tuberculin test…etc.
- Checking and performance of different microbiological tests as:
- Culture of different samples and selection of culture media according to the nature of the sample.
- Antibiotic susceptibility test performance and interpretation of the results
- Identification of different micro-organisms from morphology of colonies, biochemical reaction and API system
- Different precautions for proper sample collection according to the test to be performed
- Gram staining and microscopic identification of different micro-organisms
- Microscopic examination of different microbiological samples and body fluids (CSF, Pleural, Ascetic, Pericardial, Semen).
- Selection of antibiotics according to age, nature of specimen, pregnancy…etc.
Medical Supervisor of Blood Components Unit of Main Blood Bank
Kasr Alainy Teaching hospitals - Faculty of medicine, Cairo University
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Checking the results of quality control and sample control samples before onset of work.
- Troubleshooting of different troubles related to different instruments used in hematology units e.g. Cell Dyn 1700, Emerald Cell Dyn, Beckman Coulters (LH and HMX)…etc.
- Interpretation of different flags related to the different hematology instruments and their management.
- Counting of peripheral blood films and report-writing with further recommendations to reach final diagnosis.
- Prothrombin time (P.T.) (pre-analytical variables, factors affecting patient results, verification of results).
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin time (aPTT) (pre-analytical variables, factors affecting patient results, verification of results).
- Troubleshooting of different troubles related to coagulation instrument.
- Semi-automated PT and aPTT performance.
- Performing blood grouping and Rh by Slide agglutination method and CAT (Column Agglutination Technique)
- Follow up and verification of different test results and their correlation to patient's history and condition
- Critical values' reporting and further recommendations.
- Interpretation of Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Strip results.
- Recommendations for different types of hematological diseases e.g. Leukemias, Anemias, Thrombophilias….etc.
- Bone marrow aspirate and Trephine biopsy performance.
- Comment on bone marrow smears and sections.
- Dealing with Pediatric results of different hematological tests and their interpretation.
- Checking on different quality and sample control results of different instruments of chemistry and immunology units.
- Troubleshooting of different troubles of these instruments e.g, Olympus, Dimension, Mindray, Integra, Vitros, Architect…etc.
- Pre-analytical variables of different laboratory tests and management of different conditions e.g. hemolysed sample in case of tests as LDH, Potassium, AST, Calcium…etc.
- Reporting of critical values for further management by patient's doctor.
- Checking on different quality measures in the whole Lab. procedures
- Checking on application of different infection control and safety measures in different laboratory units.
- Verification of different lab. tests' results and their correlation to patient's condition
- Further laboratory recommendations to help the doctor reach final diagnosis before management
- Performing and Interpretation of immunological tests e.g. IIF (Indirect Immuno-Fluorescence), Tuberculin test…etc.
- Checking and performance of different microbiological tests as:
- Culture of different samples and selection of culture media according to the nature of the sample.
- Antibiotic susceptibility test performance and interpretation of the results
- Identification of different micro-organisms from morphology of colonies, biochemical reaction and API system
- Different precautions for proper sample collection according to the test to be performed
- Gram staining and microscopic identification of different micro-organisms
- Microscopic examination of different microbiological samples and body fluids (CSF, Pleural, Ascetic, Pericardial, Semen).
- Selection of antibiotics according to age, nature of specimen, pregnancy…etc.
Technical Manager of Blood bank unit
New Kasr Alainy Teaching hospital
06.2013 - 05.2016
Technical Manager of Blood bank unit
New Kasr Alainy Teaching hospital
06.2013 - 05.2016
Assistant Lecturer, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
03.2010 - 02.2013
Assistant Lecturer, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
03.2010 - 02.2013
Demonstrator and Tutor, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
08.2009 - 03.2010
Demonstrator and Tutor, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
08.2009 - 03.2010
Resident, Clinical pathology
Cairo University Hospitals
04.2005 - 04.2008
Resident, Clinical pathology
Cairo University Hospitals
04.2005 - 04.2008
House-officer
Cairo University Hospitals
03.2004 - 03.2005
House-officer
Cairo University Hospitals
03.2004 - 03.2005
Education
Al-Farouk Islamic Language School -
01.1985 - 01.1997
M.B. B.Ch. - Grades: Excellent with Honour
Cairo University - College: Faculty of Medicine
01.1997 - 01.2003
M.Sc. - Clinical and Chemical Pathology
Cairo University
M.D. - Clinical and Chemical Pathology
Cairo University
Skills
Usage of computer facilities in preparation and presentation of lectures, research-work, and intercommunication through internet web
Research And Publications
- Low Incidence of ADAMTS13 Missense Mutation R1060W in Adult Egyptian Patients with Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Acta Haematologica, 2014-01-01
- Interleukin 17 Gene Polymorphism is Protective Against the Susceptibility to Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Egypt. A case Control Study, Egyptian Journal Of Laboratory Medicine, 2018-01-01
- Association of hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency with intrauterine Growth Restriction, Blood, Coagulation and Fibrinolysis, 2018-04-25
- ALLELIC FREQUENCY AND SEGREGATION OF HLA CLASS II GENOTYPE IN CORRELATION WITH ADAMTS13 ANTIBODIES, 68, 2017-01-01
- The Expression of CD47 and Its Association with 2, 3-DPG Levels in Stored Leuco-Reduced Blood Units, Transfusion Clinique et Biologique, 2019-01-01
- Association of the CCR5 ∆ 32 Mutant Genotype with Sickle Cell Disease in Egyptian Patients, Hemoglobin, 2019-01-01
- Serological Detection and Molecular Diagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii in Healthy Egyptian Blood Donors, The Egyptian Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2020-01-01
- Impact of storage, leucofiltration and ascorbic acid fortification on red cell-derived microparticles in stored packed RBCs. A Flow cytometric and Procoagulant Study, Journal of Applied Hematology, 2020-01-01
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- Date of Birth: 01/05/1980
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
Training
- Use of Technology in Teaching, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- The Credit Hour System, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Quality Standards in the Education Process, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- E-Learning, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Effective Teaching Skills, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- International Publishing of Scientific Research, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Legal & Financial Aspects in University Environment, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Managing Time & Meeting, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Communication Skills, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Effective Presentation Skills, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Conference Organization, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Ethics Code of University, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Total Quality Management in Health Care, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Statistical analysis in biological experiments, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Strategic Planning, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Examination and student assessment systems, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Critical thinking, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- Methods of preventing and combating administrative corruption, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC) - Cairo University
- BASIC CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATORS, Medical Education and Development Center (MEDC) - Faculty of Medicine - Cairo University
Timeline
Medical Director
Sharm ElSeikh International Hospital (SSIH) Laboratories
01.2024 - Current
Medical Director
Sharm ElSeikh International Hospital (SSIH) Laboratories
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
12.2020 - Current
Assistant Professor, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
12.2020 - Current
Medical Supervisor of Blood Components Unit of Main Blood Bank
Kasr Alainy Teaching hospitals - Faculty of medicine, Cairo University
10.2017 - 10.2018
Medical Supervisor of Blood Components Unit of Main Blood Bank
Kasr Alainy Teaching hospitals - Faculty of medicine, Cairo University
10.2017 - 10.2018
Medical Director
Scope Medical Laboratories
06.2016 - Current
Medical Director
Scope Medical Laboratories
06.2016 - Current
Technical Manager of Blood bank unit
New Kasr Alainy Teaching hospital
06.2013 - 05.2016
Technical Manager of Blood bank unit
New Kasr Alainy Teaching hospital
06.2013 - 05.2016
Lecturer, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
03.2013 - 12.2020
Lecturer, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
03.2013 - 12.2020
Assistant Lecturer, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
03.2010 - 02.2013
Assistant Lecturer, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
03.2010 - 02.2013
Demonstrator and Tutor, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
08.2009 - 03.2010
Demonstrator and Tutor, Clinical pathology department - Haematology and transfusion medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
08.2009 - 03.2010
Resident, Clinical pathology
Cairo University Hospitals
04.2005 - 04.2008
Resident, Clinical pathology
Cairo University Hospitals
04.2005 - 04.2008
Cairo University Hospitals Laboratories
03.2004 - Current
Cairo University Hospitals Laboratories
03.2004 - Current
House-officer
Cairo University Hospitals
03.2004 - 03.2005
House-officer
Cairo University Hospitals
03.2004 - 03.2005
M.B. B.Ch. - Grades: Excellent with Honour
Cairo University - College: Faculty of Medicine
01.1997 - 01.2003
Al-Farouk Islamic Language School -
01.1985 - 01.1997
M.Sc. - Clinical and Chemical Pathology
Cairo University
M.D. - Clinical and Chemical Pathology
Cairo University
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Affiliations
- Clinical Pathology Department - Faculty of Medicine Cairo University - Egypt
Work Preference
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Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveQuote
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Interests
Swimming - Reading - Football