The Ins & Outs of Barbados 2022

139 Good Health Private Medical Services 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. Neurosurgery 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 neurosurgerybarbados.com Tel: (246) 266-6876 Private ICU 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 bayviewhospital.com.bb Tel: (246) 436-5446 MRI machines 1. MRI Barbados, 3rd Avenue Belleville. Tel: (246) 426-6869. 2. Diagnostic MRI Services, Warrens Healthcare Complex, Warrens, St. Michael. Tel: (246) 426-6989 Heart Specialists 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 Surgical Centre Premiere Surgical Centre is 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 Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber 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 Orthopaedic Surgery 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 Portable X-RAYs and Ultrasounds Imaging and Ultrasound provides comprehensive radiology services including a portable service that can do X-rays and ultrasounds in your hotel room. They also do 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 AvenueBelleville, St. Michael. Tel: (246) 426-2750 imagingandultrasound.