Dr. Tamara Remy

I am a General Surgeon with more than 15 years experience in both public
and private health sectors. I graduated from the University of the West Indies
as one of the first and few female General Surgeons to do so and I returned
to Saint Lucia as the first and youngest local Female General Surgeon. I have
a special interest in Breast Cancer and Breast Diseases & Health. I am also an
avid advocate for healthy living, health sector reform and health equity.
From during my residency at UWI (Mona, Jamaica) I was drawn to advocacy. I
knew that my area of interest – Breast Cancer and Breast Diseases & Health –
was an area that as a WOMAN, I would be able to advocate for better
education, screening, diagnosis and treatment. My experiences there have
mirrored my experiences throughout the Caribbean where I have worked and
visited. I also recognized very early on that, as a clinician, and specifically a
surgeon, I would have a unique 360 degree view of most health systems – the
deficiencies, the areas we did well, the areas that needed advocacy and most
importantly, the reasons why advocacy was necessary. I knew I had to be a
voice for the patients I saw. Volunteering is innate for me….although little did
I know it would lead to holding the position of President of Saint Lucia
Cancer Society.
I continue to ADVOCATE FOR, MENTOR & EDUCATE anyone who crosses my
path, starting with our very young. And I continue to strive to deliver the best
quality CARE for all of my patients.
EXPERIENCE
Member, Saint Lucia NCD Commission – 2024 – present
This commission plays a vital role in addressing the growing noncommunicable diseases (NCD) epidemic. Its primary function is to advise the
government on NCD policies and legislation, advocate for multisectoral
involvement in programme implementation, and mobilize resources to
support these efforts. The NCD Commission also promotes collaborations,
monitors regional and international tends and recommends research to
address NCDs.
Board Member, Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) — 2022 – present
HCC is the only Caribbean NCD alliance of over 100 health and non-health
civil society organizations. HCC works closely with regional and international
leaders in NCD prevention and control to leverage the power of civil society –
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Sunny Acres
Castries
Saint Lucia
West Indies
by strengthening and supporting them in programmes aimed at reducing
morbidity and mortality associated with NCDs.
President, Saint Lucia Cancer Society — 2018 – 2021, 2023 – present
Consultant General Surgeon, RemSurg, Tapion Private Hospital — 2012 –
present
Consultant General Surgeon, Victoria Hospital / Millennium Heights
Medical Complex — 2012 – 2025
Internship Program Coordinator, Victoria Hospital / Millennium Heights
Medical Complex
Continuing Medical Education Coordinator, Department of Surgery,
Victoria Hospital | Millennium Heights Medical Complex – 2015 – 2025
President, St. Lucia Medical and Dental Association — 2014 – 2015
Consultant General Surgeon, Mount St. John’s Medical Complex, Antigua —
2008 – 2011
EDUCATION
University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica — DM (General Surgery), 2002 –
2007
University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica – MBBS, 1994 – 1999
MEMBERSHIPS
Fellow, American College of Surgeons – 2014 – present
Fellow, Caribbean College Surgeons – 2008 – present
Associate Fellow, American Society of Breast Surgeons – 2011 – 2024
SKILLS
Competent in General Surgical procedures, with a special interest and
experience in Breast Cancer and Breast Disease Diagnosis and Management.
Advocacy
Education – Academic lectures; Continuing Medical Education (CME)
coordination
AWARDS
Many awards and certificates for participation in local and regional Breast
Screening activities, programmes and health fairs.
INTERESTS
Advocacy | Education | Volunteerism