Doctor Kendra Gardiner-Hall is an experienced doctor with more than 17 years of family medicine experience. Her early days began on the island of North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), where she grew up and began primary and tertiary education. After graduating from Raymond Gardiner High School (RGHS) in 1994, she pursued an Associate of Science degree in Biochemistry from the College of the Bahamas (now University of the Bahamas) in 1998. She then began studies at the University of the West Indies to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree. She then matriculated to the University of the West Indies School of Medicine in 2000 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Surgery in 2005.
Dr. Gardiner-Hall is an advocate for affordable health care for her community and has participated in mission trips to the ‘Family Islands’ in the TCI to offer free health screening; she supported community outreach churches in Blue Hills with a focus on women’s health, she has also partnered with an NPO called Jewels Ablaze to support women’s outreach and empowerment initiatives, and she engages with her al alma mater RGHS to support school health outreach and youth empowerment initiatives.
Dr. Gardiner-Hall is also an entrepreneur, with her most notable business achievement being FamilyCare Medical Services, a private health clinic in the TCI she started with her husband in 2008. Her vision for FamilyCare Medical is to cater to each member of the Family, including pediatric patients right up to geriatric patients, and take a holistic treatment approach. She believes it is essential to listen to and hear each patient’s spoken and unspoken words and meet each one at the point of their need. She also believes in taking an individualistic approach to patient care since no two patients are the same and reassuring patients that their best interests and well-being are always FamilyCare Medical’s priority.
When her white coat is hung up and she is out of the office, Dr. Gardiner-Hall enjoys gardening, traveling, and cooking. She has a full garden of tropical fruits, vegetables, and plants in my backyard garden, which she uses to prepare meals. She believes the world is our playground, and although God, in His magnificent creation, has made us all uniquely different, we are all interconnected in some way, and this is evident when I travel and experience the rest of the world.
When it comes to cooking, growing up, good food was an expression of love in her home, and as an extension, she too enjoyed creating different dishes to tease the tastebuds of those who grace my home with their presence.
When you ask Dr. Gardiner-Hall about her passion, this is how she puts it: “I am passionate about helping people! My interest in Medicine developed when I was a child when I marveled at the creation of God’s Hands and wondered how I could be used as a vessel to help bring healing to those in need.”
Dr Afolabi qualified as a medical doctor and completed his medical qualification 1985 from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. After his internship at Port of Spain General Hospital in Trinidad, he chose a career in General Surgery, leading him to do his postgraduate studies in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. He gained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons in Glasgow and was a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1999. He proceeded to train in Emergency Medicine in 2000 and graduated in 2005. He gained Intercollegiate Diplomas in Sports & Exercise Medicine and Diploma in Management for Doctors during his training. He has a Membership of the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine in Ireland and the UK. He also holds a membership of the New York Academy of Sciences. He served as the Government Surgeon for Turks & Caicos from 1993-1997 and as the Lead Clinician in Emergency Medicine at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre from 2011-2013. He worked for over ten years as a Hospital Consultant in Emergency following his training in 2005 and currently practices Urgent Care/General Practice. His holistic approach to medical practice has been the most significant source of his successful career.
Dr. Malvis Dominguez Torres is a trained Obstetric and Gynecologist specialist with 27 years of experience. Dr. Torres completed a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Medicine in 1996 and worked as a GP until September 1999. After his time, she began a residency in gynecology and obstetrics for a period of four years and obtained her specialist degree in 2002. She also completed a Diploma in Prenatal Echocardiography in 2007, a Master’s degree in Comprehensive Care for women in 2010, and a professorship in 2014. In 2013, Dr. Torres completed a medical mission in East Timor and also worked with the Tasakhtaa Hospital in 2016 until she moved to FamilyCare. During these roles, she was Awarded for Excellence for her work in her field. Beyond her day-to-day duties, she has a passion for the prevention of sexual abuse in women and has used her position as a platform for change. Her philosophy is to treat patients as she wants her family to be treated in case they become patients too in her downtime. Dr. Torres enjoys listening to music and dancing.
Nurse HaydeeRaviz Dayupay is a senior nursing professional. She has a bachelor of science degree in nursing and has been working in the profession since then. Nurse Dayupay’s recent experiences were leadership-focused, managing operations in emergency room settings and surgical services. Her certification includes Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Certification, and Advance Cardiac Life Support.
Staceyann Hoilett is a highly accomplished Medical Technologist with over 15 years of experience. Staceyann’s expertise extends across a wide range of medical disciplines, including hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and molecular biology. She has an Associate degree in Biology and a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from Northern Caribbean University. Staceyann is also certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP Staceyann is a certified voluntary testing counselor by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), enabling her to provide valuable support and guidance to individuals seeking HIV and other sexual infectious disease testing. Furthermore, she has received certifications from the World Health Organization in collaboration with Pan American Health Organization, strengthening her ability in the field. A Jamaican native, Staceyann moved to Trinidad to further advance her career and served on the Board of Directors for GROOTS T&T, where she plays a vital role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction. Staceyann has a passion for fashion and a keen interest in sustainable agriculture.
Ezenma Innocent Chinweike is a seasoned Medical Radiographer/Sonographer. He is registered with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN), the Health and care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK, and Health Professions Authority, Turks and Caicos Islands. He has 13 years of working in challenging diagnostic imaging settings where he took on a lot of responsibilities and duties for the effective running of the imaging departments. His clinical practice is guided by UK regulations and laws and he also adheres strictly to the guidelines of evidence-based practice. Innocent completed his Bachelor’s degree (BSc.) in Radiography and Radiological Sciences in September 2008, from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. He also attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where he obtained his Master’s Degree (MSc.) in Medical Physics, Institute of Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria where he obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasonography in January, 2022, Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D) in Radiation, Environmental protection and Dosimetry in November 2022, and finally the Institute of Radiographers, Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria where he obtained a Post Graduate Diploma Certificate in Computed Tomography (CT).
Bukola Bolujo is a General Registered Nurse under Nursing and Midwifery Council, Nigeria and Registered Nurse under Health Professions Authority, Turks and Caicos Islands. She has 21 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and 7 years of experience as a Registered Nurse Anaesthetist.
Bukola attended Babcock University, Nigeria where she obtained her Masters in Nursing in September 2021. She attained her Registered Nurse Anaesthetist certification at School of Post Basic Anesthesia, UNTH, Enugu, in May, 2017; Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc.) at National Open University of Nigeria in October, 2012; Registered Midwife (RM) at School of Midwifery, Osogbo in August, 2003; Clinical Services Provider at School of Family Planning, Ministry of Health, Osogbo in September 2002; Registered Nurse (RN) at School of Nursing, Osogbo in July, 2001. Additionally, Bukola has Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Bukola is always open-minded and always loves to accept challenges with a can do spirit. She also believes in providing patients with absolute, thorough, and relevant medical information to make better decisions about their medical care. She enjoys playing volleyball and casual reading.
