Ins & Outs of Barbados 2020

BARBADOS IS GOOD FOR YOU  151 INS Did you know Neurosurgery Barbados boasts the only AO Spine Fellowship trained neurosurgeon in the Caribbean? Both neurosurgical and neurological consultations are offered at this practice. Neurosurgery Barbados makes continuing education and training a priority in order to stay at the forefront of their specialty. Neurosurgery Barbados, Rosewood Medical Centre, 17a Pine Road, Belleville, St. Michael Tel: (246) 266-6876 neurosurgerybarbados.com Did you know that Barbados has a state of the art surgical centre? Primarily for day cases; however, they are fully equipped to extend care to overnight if needed. Built by a group of investors in 2018, the facilities are comparable to elite international surgical centres and are utilised by highly rated general surgeons, and specialist surgeons in the region. Premiere Surgical Centre, 3rd Avenue Belleville, St. Michael. Tel: (246) 537-3200 premierebarbados.com MEDICAL FAST FACTS Did you know that Barbados boasts some of the finest heart specialists in the region with a full referral network where necessary? Bracebridge Medical Centre is home to some of the leading cardiologists, an interventional cardiologist, an interventional radiologist and an internist. Offering cardiac consultations along with multiple cardiac tests such as electrocardiograms, treadmill tests, holter monitors and echocardiograms. Bracebridge is also home to CT Barbados, which offers CT Scans. CPSI, a group of anesthesiologists, also operate from this Medical Centre. Bracebridge Medical Centre, #3, 5th Avenue Belleville, St. Michael. Tel: (246) 426-6102 Private Medical Services offered in Barbados The availability of world-class medical services 24/7 contributes to Barbados’ reputation as the most desirable and anxiety free holiday destination in the Caribbean. It is also quite an economical option for those requiring elective procedures such as dental implants. Many winter birds opt to have treatments done here. Did you know we now have two MRI machines in Barbados? 1. MRI Barbados, 3rd Avenue Belleville. Tel: (246) 426-6869. 2. Diagnostic MRI Services, Warrens Healthcare Complex, Warrens, St. Michael. Tel: (246) 426-6989 Some things you might not know about Did you know that we now have an ICU unit at a private hospital? Bayview Hospital is a fully equipped private hospital inclusive of an intensive care unit. It offers both private and shared accommodation. More than 80 doctors in multiple specialties have admitting privileges. A planned $8 million expansion was announced in 2019. Bayview Hospital, Beckles Road, St. Michael Tel: (246) 436-5446. bayviewhospital.com.bb Premiere Surgical Centre