Dr. Khalid Mahmoud Shirif is a certified medical practitioner with the American College of Surgeons. Serving as a medical director at Sunshine Health in Arizona, Dr. Khalid Mahmoud Shirif is also board certified by the American College of Surgeons in palliative and hospice care.
There are two specialties under the American Board of Surgery: general surgery and vascular surgery. Under these two specialties, there are also other subspecialties. Some of these include:
1. Surgical critical care
Surgical critical care is the subspecialty that deals with the treatment of critically injured patients. Surgeons certified in this subspecialty are saddled with the responsibility of coordinating patients' care together with other critical care staff.
2. Surgery of the hand
The subspecialty that focuses on the injuries and disorders affecting the wrist and hands is the surgery of the hand. Surgeons certified by the board in this subspecialty oversee the treatment of cases such as lumps, trigger fingers, and any hand injuries suffered during sporting activities.
3. Hospice and palliative medicine
Surgeons certified in the hospice and palliative medicine subspecialty oversee the care of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. This subspecialty of surgery provides relief to such patients' suffering while offering psychological support to their families.
4. Pediatric surgery
Pediatric surgery is the subspecialty that oversees the care of little children and young adults. Surgeons certified in this subspecialty are responsible for treating congenital disabilities and medical conditions common in children, such as appendicitis. They also coordinate the care of premature infants.
