Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research
Awards
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Nadine Pedrazzi

Zurich

Summary

Senior resident upon completion of his plastic surgery training in Switzerland, with nearly 6 years of experience in the field. Passionate in microsurgery and reconstructive head and neck, lower extremities and breast surgery.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Doctor

Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of Aarau, Switzerland
11.2021 - Current
  • Emergency care of plastic surgery and hand surgery patients. Surgical autonomy in low and medium difficulty cases during night / weekend shifts.
  • Elective management of plastic surgery patients in different areas: breast, traumatic and oncologic reconstruction of extremities and head and neck, dermatologic surgery, body contouring.
  • Independent outpatient consultation in plastic surgery.
  • Active participation in training activities and Journal Clubs.

Resident Doctor

Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Surgical management of hand surgery cases in elective and emergency settings.
  • Surgical autonomy in simple hand surgery cases during night/weekend shifts.
  • Management of major burns.
  • Surgical assistance in elective plastic surgery cases.

Resident Doctor

Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Supervisor-assisted surgical management of plastic surgery cases in elective and emergency settings.
  • Surgical care in hand surgery cases in urgent settings.

Resident Doctor

Department of General Surgery, Hospital of Wetzikon, Switzerland
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Management of a surgical emergency room.
  • Superior-assisted surgical management in visceral surgery, trauma and orthopedic cases.

Resident Doctor

Department of Intensive Care, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Assisted management of patients requiring intensive cardiovascular, neurological or internist care.

Resident Doctor

Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • 6-month rotation in the department of pediatric surgery. Surgical assistance in pediatric plastic surgery cases (cleft palates and lips, prominent ears).
  • 6-month rotation in the department of trauma and orthopedics.
  • 3-month rotation in the department of visceral surgery.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
11.2020

Master of Science - Medicine

University of Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Medicine

University of Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
06.2014

Skills

  • Teamwork and empathy
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • Attention to detail
  • Clinical curiosity

Research

(1)  Pedrazzi NE, Naiken S, La Scala G. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Pediatric Burn Patients: A Systematic Review. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle). 2021 May

(2)  Schweizer R, Pedrazzi N, Klein HJ, Gentzsch T, Kim BS, Giovanoli P, Plock JA. Risk Factors for Mortality and Prolonged Hospitalization in Electric Burn Injuries. J Burn Care Res. 2021 May

(3)  Durand S, Raffoul W, Christen T, Pedrazzi N. Post-Operative Assessment of Ulnar Nerve Tension Using Shear-Wave Elastography. Neurol Int. 2021 Sep

(4)  Sahli SD, Pedrazzi N, Braun J, Spahn DR, Kaserer A, Plock JA. Effect of a factor-based coagulation management on blood product use after major burn injury: A retrospective cohort study. Burns. 2021 Nov 

(5)  Pedrazzi N, Klein H, Gentzsch T, Kim BS, Waldner M, Giovanoli P, Plock J, Schweizer R. Predictors for limb amputation and reconstructive management in electrical injuries. Burns. 2022 Aug

In progress:

(6)  Versatility of the Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction 

(7)  Breast Implant Illness 

Awards

Best Free Communication at the Annual Congress of the Swiss Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SGPRAC) 2021

Affiliations

Junior Member, Swiss Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SGPRAC)

Certification

  • 2018: Basic surgery exam
  • 2022: Microsurgery Course University Hospital Bern
  • 2022: 6th International Tampere Plastic Surgery Flap Dissection Course, Finland

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Advanced (C1)

References

  • Prof. Jan Plock
    Clinic Director Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of Aarau
    jan.plock@ksa.ch
  • Prof. Wassim Raffoul
    Clinic Director Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Lausanne
    wassim.raffoul@chuv.ch

Timeline

Resident Doctor

Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of Aarau, Switzerland
11.2021 - Current

Resident Doctor

Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland
02.2021 - 10.2021

Resident Doctor

Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland
07.2020 - 12.2020

Resident Doctor

Department of General Surgery, Hospital of Wetzikon, Switzerland
09.2019 - 06.2020

Resident Doctor

Department of Intensive Care, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
02.2019 - 04.2019

Resident Doctor

Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
11.2017 - 01.2019

M.D. - Medicine

University of Geneva

Master of Science - Medicine

University of Lausanne

Bachelor of Science - Medicine

University of Lausanne
  • 2018: Basic surgery exam
  • 2022: Microsurgery Course University Hospital Bern
  • 2022: 6th International Tampere Plastic Surgery Flap Dissection Course, Finland
Nadine Pedrazzi