Ins & Outs of Barbados 2020

INS& 152  BARBADOS IS GOOD FOR YOU Did you know WMC hosts the only gynae-oncologist and the only American College certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine specialist on the island? A multi–specialist clinic that provides care for patients from all over the region, this clinic consists of several doctors specialising in gynaecology, orthopaedics, psychiatry, general surgery, family medicine & medical aesthetics. Windsor Medical Centre, Cnr. of Government Hill & Pine Plantation Road, St, Michael Tel: (246) 622-4070 optimumorthopaedics.com / obgyntotalcare.com Did you know that Barbados provides dialysis for patients who are travelling? There are two private dialysis clinics in Barbados where tourists with renal impairment can go to get their dialysis. Both clinics require that you book approximately 3 weeks prior to travel with medical documents from your doctor sent before treatment. SILS Dialysis Barbados, 3rd Avenue & Pine Road, Belleville, St. Michael. Tel: (246) 228-5311. silsdialysis.com The Dialysis Clinic Barbados, Oistins, Christ Church Tel: (246) 418-6519 dialysisclinicbarbados.com Did you know that the Caribbean Centre for Orthopaedic Surgery is fully equipped with its own X-RAY machine for quick diagnosis? Caribbean Centre for Orthopaedic Surgery specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of fractures, surgery for arthritis, total hip and knee replacement surgery and sports injuries. Caribbean Centre for Orthopaedic Surgery, #3, 6th Avenue Belleville, St. Michael Tel: (246) 435-2617 Did you know that there is a company that provides portable X-RAYs and Ultrasounds that can be done in your hotel room? Imaging and Ultrasound provides comprehensive radiology services. Inclusive of mammograms, fluoroscopy, IVPs, Ultrasounds, 3-D imaging, x-rays and interventional radiology. They also have an online portal which physicians can access to view images and reports. Imaging and Ultrasound, 3rd Avenue Belleville, St. Michael. Tel: (246) 426-2750 imagingandultrasound.com Did you know we have a hyperbaric oxygen chamber that provides emergency care for dive accidents and treatment for a number of conditions? The hyperbaric oxygen chamber at the Barbados Defence Force headquarters at St. Ann’s Fort allows for quick access to professional medical care for Dive accidents. It is also utilised for hyperbaric oxygen therapy for decompression sickness (the bends), air embolisms, carbon monoxide poisoning, crush injuries, necrosis, thermal burns and diabetic wounds. The BDF has its own ambulance that can transport you from your primary care facility to the chamber. Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Barbados Defence Force, St. Ann’s Fort, Garrison, St. Michael Tel: (246) 536-2500 bdfbarbados.com/hyperbaric-chamber Did you know that Barbados has a specialist adult urology and uro-oncology clinic? Cariburol offers diagnosis and treatment (both medical and surgical) of diseases of the urinary systems in both male and females. Cariburol Inc., Shot Hall Gap, Bay Street, St. Michael Tel: (246) 228-0165. MEDICAL FAST FACTS Did you know that people travel from around the world to undergo IVF treatment in Barbados? The Barbados Fertility Clinic has highly trained staff in all aspects of infertility treatment. Their success rates surpass the national averages for both the US and UK and are less than half the cost for a full IVF cycle! The Barbados Fertility Clinic, Seaston House, Hastings, Christ Church Tel: (246) 435-7467 barbadosivf.com Private Medical Services offered in Barbados cont’d Some things you might not know about