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Mr. Anselm Mathurin

Mr. Anselm Mathurin is a 25+ year Technology Executive. He has held local and regional senior positions at the former Cable & Wireless before exiting in 2023. He was primarily responsible for Product development and management. He is an active property investor and developer. He is also the host of the Caribbean’s first Property Investing Podcast.

Anselm is also passionate about technological innovation, specifically in FinTech startups and is currently pursuing a PhD at UWI Cavehill in the same area. Committed to youth empowerment and people development, he also serves on the Boards of SMFC, YEA and St. Lucia Realtors Association. Outside of work he enjoys tennis, pickleball, golfing and travel

Dr. Suzanne Beaubrun

Mrs. Suzanne Beaubrun dip.PT., R.P.T. (UHWI)

Registered Physiotherapist

Mrs. Beaubrun is a graduate of The School of Physical Therapy of The University Hospital of the West Indies.  She has over forty years of experience working as a physiotherapist.  Prior to joining the team at The Tapion Hospital, Mrs. Beaubrun worked in Jamaica.  There, she was the Head of the Physiotherapy Department at The St. Ann’s Bay Hospital.  She came to St. Lucia in 2013.  Here, she has worked at The St. Jude Hospital and had a private out-patient physiotherapy clinic.  She became part of The Tapion Hospital team in 2016.

She is an active member of The Physiotherapy Association of St. Lucia and currently holds the position of Vice-President there. 

She has experience in all areas of physiotherapy.  She has a special interest in Chest Physiotherapy, Manual Therapy and Musculo-Skeletal Conditions.  She is registered with The Allied Health Council of Saint Lucia and continues to hone her skills with continuing education courses.

Dr. Alpha Augustin

Dr. Augustin is a dedicated and highly respected physician with over a decade of distinguished clinical experience.

She completed her medical training at the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba. Dr. Augustin further solidified her expertise by pursuing postgraduate studies in Internal Medicine at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill, Barbados. This rigorous training instilled a foundation in patient-centered clinical care.

As a long-standing and active member of the St. Lucia Medical and Dental Association, Dr. Augustin has served the organization in various capacities. Her commitment to excellence was recognized when she received the Outstanding Junior Physician of the Year award. Driven by a passion for cultivating future medical talent, she currently dedicates time to mentoring junior physicians.

Dr. Augustin’s clinical practice is rigorously guided by the core medical ethical philosophies of non-maleficence, beneficence, patient autonomy, and justice. She employs a holistic and patient-centered approach, integrating key principles of lifestyle modification and preventative medicine to optimize long-term patient health and well-being.

The services offered are centered on prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment of complex, chronic, and acute illnesses. To schedule an appointment, please call 4592237

Dr. Lucilla Urban Charles

Dr Lucilla Urban Charles is a proud St Lucian Obstetrician/Gynecologist, with 19 years of  experience in managing female reproductive health. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Superior Institute of Medical Sciences, Santiago de Cuba, 2004 and completed her post graduate studies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica 2013. During her 9 year tenure as Head of Department at the Victoria and OKEU hospitals; she spearheaded the implementation of support person at both vaginal and cesarean deliveries; an achievement she is most proud of. Dr Charles collaborates with PAHO as a temporary advisor conducting perinatal audits in several Caribbean territories and she is the immediate past president of the St Lucia Planned Parenthood Association.

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Dr. Horatius Jeffers

Dr. Horatius Jeffers has been a consultant at Tapion Hospital from its inception. Dr Jeffers is a provider of specialist services of surgical and non surgical management of general Orthopedic conditions for both pediatric and adult patients. These services include hip and knee reconstructive surgery along with the management of muscle skeleton trauma.
 

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Dr. Cleopatra Altenor

Dr. Altenor is a General Practitioner who trained in Trinidad. She is very interested in the management of patients with chronic illness including Diabetes, Hypertension and Rheumatological conditions. She is interested in the provision of a comprehensive health program incorporating medicine, exercise and nutrition in order to achieve lifestyle improvement.

Dr. Professor Esteban Roig Fabre

Professor Esteban Roig Fabre Is a distinguished and highly acclaimed Cuban Neurosurgeon. He has etched his mark of invaluable service in various countries – such as Cuba, Angola, Vietnam, Namibia, Latin America and the Caribbean. He has also trained over 100 neurosurgeons from around the world. Professor Roig’s educational portfolio comprise of obtaining his Medical Degree in 1974, his Specialist First Degree in Neurosurgery in 1980, and his Specialist Second Degree in Neurosurgery in 1990. These years of training are a testament to the wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise he brings to St. Lucia. In 2010, Professor Roig went on to obtaining his Doctoral Degree of Titular Professor in Neurosurgery (PhD), a monumental achievement. Time would not permit us to present the extensive repertoire of Professor Roig’s professional career. However, some very notable accomplishments are:

Former head of the Provincial Council of Neurosurgery, Cuba

Former head of the Department of Neurosurgery at General Calixto Garcia Medical University, Havana, Cuba from 1997 – 2016

Head of Medical Missions in Namibia, Africa (1991-1994)

Participant of Medical Missions of Angola (1977-1979)

President of the Chapter of Spine Surgery – Cuban Society of Neurology and Neurosurgery (2009-2012)

President of the Jury Appraiser of Scientific/Research Publication (1999)

Vice President of International Congress of Spine Surgery – NeuroRaquis (2009)

Senior Professor and Coordinator of Neuro Courses (2009 – 2010)

President of the Board of Minimum Exam of Specialty of Neurosurgery

President of State Examining Boards of Neurosurgery (May 2015, May-June 2016)

Professor Roig has been affiliated with or a member of numerous organizations and committees, such as: Member of State National Boards of Neurosurgery

Member of National Council of Neurosurgery

Member of the Cuban Society of Neurology & Neurosurgery since 1983 Member of SILAC since 2000

Member of AMECA, since 2002

Member of the Latin American Federation of Neurosurgeons, since 2007

Secretary of State National Boards April – May 1997

Member of PhD Examining Boards of Neurosurgery – Grand Calixto Garcia Iniquez Medicine Faculty

(2014 – 2016) PROFESSOR ESTEBAN ROIG FABRE, MD., DM., PhD. Consultant Neurosurgeon Professor Roig has contributed tremendously to the knowledge and practice of Neurosurgery, by authoring many scholarly books and articles.

Nodular Laryngitis. Journal April 16, Vol 12, 44 March-April 1973.

Cervical Arthrodesis. Magazine of Scientific Summaries.1984.

Skull-Injury due to Firearm and shrapnels. Magazine of Scientific Summaries 1984.

Arthrodesis in the Lower Cervical Spine, Magazine of Scientific Summaries 1984.

Radiological Aspects in Cervical Spine Injuries. Magazine of Scientific Summaries 1984.

Skull Injuries. First Medical Care for Surgeons, General Practitioners and Anesthetists. Cuban Journal of Surgery. Vol 36. No. 3.Sep-Dec 1997.pp.172-177.

Malformation of Odontoid in Cervical Spine Trauma. Report of 1 case. Cuban Journal of Surgery 34 (1) 2001.

Hangman’s Fracture. Historical Aspects. Rev. Cub. Cir.: 2002; 41 (1) 5-10. Hangman’s Fracture. Rev. Cub. Cir. 2003; 43 (1).

The Plain X Rays in Micro compression of the Ganglion of Gasser. An Alternative and economic Method. Cuban Journal of Surgery, Vol 42, no 1: 2003.

Upper Cervical Spine Injuries. Cuban Journal of Surgery, Vol42 2003; 42 (2).

Transcranial Electrical Stimulation in Trans surgical Monitoring. Presentation of a case.(CB01 /11).

Accepted for Publication CENIC of Biological Sciences It Has. Joint author. April 2011 Traumatic Injuries of Craniospinal Junction. Book, Publicia Editorial. Germany, ISBN:978 -3-639-55261 -4. 2013.

Outcome in Brain Tumors Surgery after one month. Coauthor. Cuban Journal of Surgery,Vol. 53, núm.

3 (2014): July-September Professor Roig has also served on the Neurosurgery PhD Dissertation Academic Defense Board from 2011 – 2016, as one of the Examining Professors. He also sat on the Admissions Board that determined which candidates met the criteria for entry into the Neurosurgery PhD program.

Currently Professor Roig holds the position of Consultant Neurosurgeon at Cana Neuro Services, St. Lucia. His extensive portfolio, monumental accomplishments, and wealth of knowledge and expertise all contribute to the development of Neurosurgery in St. Lucia, a blessing and benefit that is invaluable to the our healthcare system.

Dr. Charles Greenidge

Dr. Greenidge is a general surgeon who trained at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados, and later in Glasgow, Scotland in general surgery with specialization in arterial and venous disease, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery. In (2012-2013) he returned to Scotland to do a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, which included laparoscopic surgery and cancer surgery in addition to surgery for gall stones, oesophageal reflux, and obesity. From 2022 to 2024 he worked as a consultant endoscopist doing advanced endoscopic procedures at The Bradford Royal Infirmary. He is currently the President of the Caribbean College of Surgeons.

Credentials  MBBS (UWI), FRCPS (Glas), FRCS (Ed), FCCS, FACS

Booking Instructions you can reach us at 4592640, baymedicalcentre@gmail.com, and on Whatsapp 4846405

Dr. D. Kabiye


Dr. Dawit Daniel Kabiye, MD, DM

Consultant General Surgeon

Amise Medical Services | Tapion Hospital, Saint Lucia

About Dr. Kabiye

Dr. Dawit Daniel Kabiye, MD, DM, is a Consultant General Surgeon and lead specialist at Amise Medical Services, based at Tapion Hospital in Castries, Saint Lucia.

A highly skilled and experienced surgeon, Dr. Kabiye provides expert care in advanced endoscopy, endocrine, vascular, trauma, and cancer surgery, as well as complex abdominal wall and hernia repairs.

Known for his meticulous technique and evidence-based approach, Dr. Kabiye integrates the latest surgical technologies with compassionate, patient-centered care. His commitment to clinical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration ensures that each patient receives safe, effective, and personalized treatment.

Core Surgical Expertise

🩺 General & Gastrointestinal Surgery

               •             Comprehensive abdominal and hepatobiliary procedures

               •             Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (capsule endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, ERCP)

🔬 Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic Surgery

               •             Gallbladder, appendix, and hernia surgeries

               •             Complex abdominal wall and secondary deformity correction

🧠 Endocrine Surgery

               •             Thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland operations

               •             Endocrine tumor and hormonal disorder management

❤ Vascular Surgery

               •             Peripheral and abdominal vascular procedures

               •             Varicose vein and arterial disease management

⚕ Trauma & Emergency Surgery

               •             24/7 trauma and emergency surgical coverage

               •             Management of abdominal, vascular, and soft tissue trauma

🎗 Cancer Surgery

               •             Surgical management of gastrointestinal, endocrine, and soft tissue malignancies

               •             Comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer care

💆 Minor & Soft Tissue Procedures

               •             Excision of cysts, lipomas, and benign skin lesions

               •             Wound care and minor surgical interventions

Contact & Appointments

📍 Location:

Amise Medical Services

Tapion Hospital, Tapion, Castries, Saint Lucia

📞 Phone / WhatsApp: ‪+1 (758) 284-0557 or 720-7111

📧 Email: amisesuite@gmail.com

🌐 Website: amisemedicalservices.continuouscare.io

(Emergency and trauma services available 24/7 through Tapion Hospital’s emergency department.)

Day                                                    Hours

Monday – Friday                         9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday                                         9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday                                            Closed

Dr. Julius Gilliard

Dr. Julius Gilliard Completed his Psychiatry residency in July 2017 at UWI, St. Augustine Trinidad. He has been employed with the St. Lucia National Wellness Centre from August 2017. He is very passionate about Mental Health and plans to assist with the delivery of Mental Healthcare to the St. Lucian public and also to reduce the stigma associated with Mental Health Issues in St. Lucia.