Dr Ximena Cid Serra PhD FRACP

Dr Ximena Cid Serra is a specialist in Internal Medicine from Chile who relocated to
Australia to pursue a PhD degree at the University of Melbourne. Her doctoral research
centred on the transformative potential of integrating point-of-care ultrasound into the clinical
practice of physicians.

She holds a public appointment at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and is a Senior
Lecturer at the University of Melbourne. As a clinician, she excels in hospital patient care,
demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and diagnostic prowess. She adeptly manages complex cases, combining a detail-oriented approach with a keen ability to see the bigger
picture.

Her expertise is particularly pronounced in the field of echocardiography and multi-organ bedside ultrasonography. Her firm commitment to these techniques fuels her continuous pursuit of research and educational advancements.

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Her clinical proficiency extends across a diverse spectrum, ranging from acute and undifferentiated medical scenarios to the management of patients with multiple complex issues, and collaborative co-management in surgical cases