Dr. Sahar El Defrawy

About

Accomplished clinical pathologist and laboratory director with over a decade of experience leading hospital laboratory operations in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Experienced in accreditation, quality systems, and cross-functional team leadership to improve diagnostic excellence and patient care.

Experience

• Lab Manager
  Durat Yakin Medical Center
  Jan 2023 – Present
• Lab Manager
  Agial Hospital
  Jan 2021 – Dec 2022
• Head of IPC Department
  Al Falah Hospital
  Jan 2018 – Dec 2020
• Head of Laboratory & Blood Bank
  Al Falah Hospital
  Jan 2011 – Dec 2017
• Head of Laboratory
  Mayez Medical Center
  Jan 2005 – Dec 2010
• Clinical Pathologist
  Al Shabani Hospital
  Jan 2002 – Dec 2004
• Clinical Pathologist
  German Hospital
  Jan 1998 – Dec 2001

Education

• Master’s in Clinical & Chemical Pathology
  Alexandria University
  Clinical & Chemical Pathology · 1997
• M.B., Ch.B. (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery)
  Alexandria University
  Medicine & Surgery · 1992

Skills

• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Decision making
• Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance
• Mentorship
• Reporting
• Data management
• Strategic Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Policy Development
• P&L Management
• Process Optimization
• Computer Proficiency
• Team Building
• Laboratory Information Systems
• Surveillance
• Laboratory Management
• Infection prevention and control
• Audit Procedures
• Corrective Action
• Clinical consultation
• Clinical pathology
• Department leadership
• Accreditation
• Blood Bank
• Transfusion medicine

Courses & certifications

• CBAHI orientation course lab and IPC · 2019
• CPHQ preparation course · 2019
• Lab quality course · 2018
• CBIC preparation course · 2018
• Patient safety · 2017