SERVICES – SMC

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A Premier healthcare facility offering surgical, medical, cardiology and oncology care.
A wide range of services are offered across a breadth of medical and surgical specialties.
We have 3 fully-equipped operating theatres, critical care facilities, full diagnostic imaging department, radiotherapy and chemotherapy facilities and 40 bright and spacious patient bedrooms offering television and en-suite facilities.

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Laboratory Testing

Southern Medical Clinic’s Laboratory is equipped with the most up to date testing equipment. The Laboratory adheres to the strictest quality controls to ensure prompt, reliable results.

Our full service in-house laboratory caters to the needs of both resident & non-resident physicians.

Our qualified and experienced staff comprises Pathologists, technologists, phlebotomists, technicians & customer service representatives who strive to exceed all our clients’ expectations in customer service and in serving physicians with, fast, accurate, confidential pathology and histology services.
Our Quality Assurance program, involving both daily internal QC procedures and participation in ongoing proficiency testing by an external body ensures that we adhere to strict quality control practices in all areas. We guarantee a courteous and dependable service, accurate & comprehensive reports and a steadfast commitment to patient confidentiality. Common test results are usually available in 30-60 mins, but some specialised tests may take 1-2 days.
HAEMATOLOGY | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY | IMMUNOLOGY | MICROBIOLOGY | HISTOPATHOLOGY

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Dentistry

We strive to provide dental care that meets your individual needs. This is possible only if you know all your options.
Our proposed treatments and options are always discussed with you, to ensure you’re armed with all the information required to make the choice that is best suited for you.
As prevention is so much better than cure, our service is geared around averting dental decay through regular check-ups, oral hygiene therapy and dietary advice. Cosmetic dentistry is certainly on the rise as more and more people realize the importance of a great smile. Veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants and tooth whitening can all help to improve your smile reflecting back at you in the mirror Our Dental Clinic is a purpose built dental clinic within Southern Medical Clinic.
The clinic provides comprehensive treatment to both children and adults. It has two fully functioning dental surgeries. One dental surgery was specifically designed for the differently able patient. The Dental Clinic uses modern Diagnostic technology and Clinical techniques to offer comprehensive dentistry. This allows us to diagnose the right treatments at the right time to maintain a high quality of oral health. As a result of this the majority of your dental treatment can detected early and can be carried out comfortably under Local Anaesthetic only. However, being located within a hospital setting routine and more complex procedures can be performed using Intravenous Sedation or under General Anaesthesia. We have a state-of-the-art dedicated decontamination room using equipment and processes to ensure all our instruments are sterilized to an internationally recognized standard so ensuring your safety at all times.

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Health Program

Your health is vital to your everyday job performance, and to your quality of life. Southern Medical Clinic provides a comprehensive health assessment through its Executive Health and Preventive Medicine Program.
This program was developed in response to demands from busy people who recognize the importance of maintaining good health.
Our program combines traditional diagnostic expertise with the latest in preventive medicine.

The program was uniquely designed to provide early detection of risk factors and conditions, to understand one’s risks for chronic health conditions and provide guidance to lifestyle management in order to promote a healthier life.

You will have a dedicated team to take care of all arrangements, and who will facilitate any recommendations. You will receive a written report on completion.Southern Medical’s Executive Health Program is individualised by age and gender, in order to provide each person with a tailored package which will address their concerns. Each package comprises a variety of preventive health screenings, and can be basic or comprehensive as one’s desire. Programs for Individuals have three tiers (Essential, Essential Plus and Comprehensive), while that for Companies has five tiers.

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Pharmacy

Southern Medical Clinic’s Pharmacy is headed by our senior pharmacist, Ms. Debera Lackhan-Maraj assisted by Mrs Joy Florentino , junior pharmacist and the rest of the team of pharmacy assistants and data entry clerk. Together they work to provide a comprehensive range of pharmacy services to patients, doctors, other health professionals and even pharmacies in the surrounding areas. They are always on hand to counsel and advise patients on the proper use of medicines dispensed and they go the extra mile to ensure that patients get what they need.
The pharmacy’s formulary caters to the mutlidisciplinary specialties offered at Southern Medical and is therefore wide and varied and our staff ensures that our doctors have on hand all the medicines required to have the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Our pharmacy is the ‘go to’ pharmacy for patients who have difficulty in finding medicines that are not commonly available especially for in and out patients of the surrounding medical institutions.
We play an integral role in the oncology department since we manage and stock our chemotherapy suite and our pharmacists prepare the chemotherapy drugs necessary for treatment of our oncology patients. We have at times also extended our service to the oncology department of nearby institutions in an effort to ensure that their patients were not denied treatment when it was due and we frequently fill prescriptions for oncology drugs for patients needing them when they are not available elsewhere.
Pharmacy opening hours 8:00am – 6:00pm

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Nutrition Therapy

Southern Medical Services Limited provides a range of food and nutrition services including inpatient therapeutic meals, nutrition support and outpatient nutrition consultations.

Inpatient Services
The foodservice department provides to all patients a variety of attractive, nutritious meals made with quality ingredients. The department strives to offer meals that meet the nutritional needs and preferences of our patients. Our team consists of highly trained and skilled Therapeutic Cooks and a Registered Dietitian that ensures each patient receives specialized meals that accommodate dietary requests and help optimize recovery. The Dietitian, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary health care team, works closely with patients to provide optimal nutritional care.
Patients may be referred to the Dietitian by a consulting doctor or they may request a dietitian consultation during their stay.

Outpatient Services
Society has been burdened with an increase of chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD’S) such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and cancer. The World Health Organization’s health profile on Trinidad and Tobago, estimates that these diseases account for approximately 80% of total deaths in our population. Southern Medical Services Limited provides the service of Dietetic Consultation that creates a healthier lifestyle and thus reduces the risk of developing diseases or control symptoms associated with these diseases.

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Other Services Include

ICU/HCU Services
Holter Monitoring
Stress Test
ECHO
Dobutamine Stress ECHO      Stress ECHO
Barium Enemas
Dopplers      Immunohistochemistry Testing
Histology and Pathology…..

And much more

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International Patient

Southern Medical Clinic International Patient Services team is dedicated to provide the best care possible for every patient. The team of dedicated personnel organizes the “Healthcare Journey” of international patients in accordance with their needs and expectations.

SMC International Patient Services can assist the patients with the following services before, during and after their stay:
· Coordinating patients admissions from hospital to hospital
· Scheduling medical appointments
· Making hotel/guess house arrangements
· Arranging ground transportation from the airport
· Estimating the cost of services
· Customized treatment package
· Assisting with hospital admissions
· Assisting with discharge processes and payment procedures
· Assisting with international insurance companies

Our staffs are dedicated to provide a range of services including consultations, diagnostic procedures, billing and insurance, travel and accommodation arrangements.

SMC International Patient Services is a “one-stop” facility and offers healthcare services from the day of the request of patients until the time patient return to his home country satisfied and safely.  The service will equip you with medical information, orientation and registration.

If you are seeking a physician consultation, we suggest that you send your complete medical history, along with any applicable x-ray films and laboratory test results via e-mail, fax or post-mail.  Once we have determined that your treatment at our facility is appropriate, we will schedule all your physician appointments including diagnostic and laboratory tests & procedures, as well as surgical procedures if necessary. Each appointment is treated as a matter of top priority.

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If you have any queries, please contact us at 868 652-4535 and we will be pleased make an appointment to assist you.

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