The Tribune

BAHAMAS Medical Centre on Blake Road has opened, providing fast and convenient access to emergency care, laboratory, imaging and rehabilitation services, as well as major and minor operating theatres for elective procedures and doctors’ appointments for people living and working in western New Providence.

The emergency room is initially open from 7am-11pm with the intent to expand to 24-hour service as the need is assessed.

Already residents with late night emergencies have taken advantage of the nearby emergency care and local physicians have taken advantage of the opportunity to treat their patients closer to where they live and work by scheduling appointments at the Sessional Clinic.

Doctors Hospital Health System has subsidiary companies – two of which are Doctors Hospital Bahamas Ltd and Bahamas Medical Centre, both of which will assist local and international patients with their health care needs.

The Blake Road facility also houses the International Patient Programme. Every year, thousands of patients from the US and Canada travel to the Bahamas looking for affordable, world-class health care.

The Bahamas Medical Centre aims to meet this growing need.

“We recognise that skyrocketing US medical costs have forced many patients to pursue more affordable health care alternatives outside of the US,” said Charles Sealy, CEO of Doctors Hospital Bahamas. “With savings of 30 to 50 per cent over US prices for health care procedures, the Bahamas Medical Centre offers our international patients the affordability they need without sacrificing the quality health care they deserve.”

Barry Rassin, president of Doctors Hospital, said: “At the Bahamas Medical Centre, our patients truly come first. We understand how important it is for our patients to feel comfortable and cared for while they are away from home. Our entire staff is committed to providing our patients with excellent medical care, delivered with our signature warmth and island hospitality.

“From the moment our international patients arrive at our medical centre, they will experience more than just a hospital stay. They will experience a medical vacation.”

To provide a more comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for its patients, the Bahamas Medical Centre has been designed to feel more like an upscale, boutique hotel.

Patients and their families can enjoy an on-site outdoor pool and jacuzzi, as well as cafeteria.

Many patients choose to plan extra time before or after their procedures to enjoy the natural beauty of the Bahamas.

Located only five minutes from the beach, the Bahamas Medical Centre offers patients and their families the chance to enjoy stunning white and pink sand beaches and the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can spend their days golfing, boating or lounging at the beach, or find adventure by sport fishing, diving or snorkelling.