Dr. Gavin Melville, MBBS, DMO, MPM, started with Tapion Hospital in 2002. A highly experienced physician specializing in Emergency Medicine, Hyperbaric Medicine, and General Practice. He completed his medical training at the University of Guyana, followed by clinical experience at Mount Hope Hospital in Trinidad, and advanced training in Hyperbaric Medicine with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) in Seattle, USA.
Dr. Melville has made a significant and enduring contribution to Tapion Hospital, where he served for over a decade as the hospital’s first—and for many years, only—Emergency Room physician. In this pioneering role, he was instrumental in establishing and sustaining emergency medical services, providing consistent, high-quality acute care and demonstrating exceptional commitment to patient care and institutional development.
He continues to play a vital role at Tapion Hospital as the lead physician overseeing the Saint Lucia Hyperbaric Chamber, where he manages the treatment of diving-related injuries and other UHMS-approved conditions. His expertise has been central to the development and delivery of hyperbaric medicine services at the hospital.
In addition to his work at Tapion, Dr. Melville serves as the Divers Alert Network (DAN) Referral Physician for Saint Lucia and maintains a private medical practice.
