Dr Vernon DaCosta

Specialisations

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
• Bladder Issues in Women
• Breast Conditions
• Breast Conditions Evaluation and Treatment
• Cervical Dysplasia
• Cervicitis
• Cesarean
• Chlamydia in Women
• Early pregnancy loss
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Endometriosis
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Fibroids Infertility
• Genetic Counseling
• Gestational Diabetes
• Gonorrhea in Women
• Heavy Periods
• Herpes in Women
• High Risk Pregnancy
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Infertility
• Intrauterine Growth Restriction
• Irregular Menstrual Cycles
• Irregular Periods
• Menopause
• Obstetrics Gynecology
• Ovarian Cysts
• Pain During Sex in Women
• Pain in Vagina
• Pain in Vulva
• PCOD
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Pelvic Pain
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Post-Menopause Bleeding
• Postnatal Care
• Preconception Counseling
• Preeclampsia
• Prenatal Care
• Saggy Breast
• Unusual Vaginal Discharge
• Urinary Bladder Infections in Women
• Urinary Incontinence in Women
• Uterine Fibroids
• Uterine Prolapse
• Vaginal Infections
• Vaginitis
• Yeast Infections in Women

Education

Qualifications

• MD, OBGYN

Registrations

• 1976: Honours in physiology, Part 1 MBBS examination • 2000: Long Service Award in recognition of eleven years of “outstanding and dedicated service” to the University Hospital of the West Indies, presented on the 22nd day of March, 2000. • 2007-2008: UWI/Guardian Life Premium Teaching Awards. • 2011–2012: UWI/Guardian Life Premium Teaching Awards. • 2011: Winners in the 2011 International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (IJGO). Prize Paper Award. Your paper: “Intrauterine insemination in Jamaica as a low-cost subfertility treatment in a low-resource region” has received an honourable mention. • 2012: “Best Research Publication,” for the Faculty of Medical Sciences for 2012. Christie LR, Harriott J, DaCosta V, Wynter S, Frederick J, Everett D, Foster R. Intrauterine insemination in Jamaica: low cost subfertility management in a low resource region. Int J Gynecol Obstet. 2011 Jan 17. • 2019: Honored for outstanding service to Cornwall College and to Jamaica in the field of Medical sciences. Cornwall College Old boys association, Kingston, Jamaica. April 04, 2019.

Awards and Recognitions

• 1976: Honours in physiology, Part 1 MBBS examination • 2000: Long Service Award in recognition of eleven years of “outstanding and dedicated service” to the University Hospital of the West Indies, presented on the 22nd day of March, 2000. • 2007-2008: UWI/Guardian Life Premium Teaching Awards. • 2011–2012: UWI/Guardian Life Premium Teaching Awards. • 2011: Winners in the 2011 International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (IJGO). Prize Paper Award. Your paper: “Intrauterine insemination in Jamaica as a low-cost subfertility treatment in a low-resource region” has received an honourable mention. • 2012: “Best Research Publication,” for the Faculty of Medical Sciences for 2012. Christie LR, Harriott J, DaCosta V, Wynter S, Frederick J, Everett D, Foster R. Intrauterine insemination in Jamaica: low cost subfertility management in a low resource region. Int J Gynecol Obstet. 2011 Jan 17. • 2019: Honored for outstanding service to Cornwall College and to Jamaica in the field of Medical sciences. Cornwall College Old boys association, Kingston, Jamaica. April 04, 2019.

Research & Publications

Research Journals: • Rattray C, DaCosta V, Chatoor J, Mullings A, Wynter HH. Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ): “An Alternative Treatment for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia.”. West Indian Med J. 1993 Jun; 42 (2): 62-4. Cited by 3 • Frederick J, DaCosta V, Wynter S, Frederick J, Phillip H, Rockhead C, Aldis G, Williams R, McKenzie C. A Case of Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. West Indian Med J. 2000 Nov; 49 • Frederick J, Wynter S, DaCosta V, Frederick C., Aldis G, Birch H, Wynter HH., Williams R, McKenzie C., and MacLeod Y. In vitro fertilization: The Jamaican Experience. West Indian Med J. 2001 Dec; 50 (4): 278–81 • DaCosta V, Wynter S, Frederick J, Wynter H, Fletcher H. Cervical Pregnancy: Case report and literature review. West Indian Med J. 2002 Dec; 51 (4): 257-9. Cited by 5. • DaCosta V, Wynter S, Frederick J, Wynter H, Williams M. Successful pregnancy after hysteroscopic metroplasty. West Indian Med J. 2002 Dec; 51 (4): 260–2. Cited by 4. • Many more… Publications (Chapters in Books): • 2005: Frederick J, Hamilton P, Jackson J, Frederick C, Wynter S, DaCosta V, Wynter H. Issues Affecting Reproductive Health in the Caribbean. Morgan O. Health Issues in the Caribbean, 2005; 41 • 2013: DaCosta V, Wynter S, Harriot J, Christie L, Frederick J. No-scalpel vasectomy at the University of the West Indies: Sexual and Reproductive Health in Jamaica, 2013; 57-65 Pelican Publishers Limited.

Experience

Dr. Vernon DaCosta is an esteemed Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist with over 32 years of experience. Renowned for his expertise in both clinical practice and academia, Dr. DaCosta has dedicated his career to advancing women's health. His vast experience encompasses a wide range of obstetric and gynecological procedures, coupled with a passion for teaching and research. As an Academic Specialist, Dr. DaCosta brings a wealth of knowledge and mentorship to his students and colleagues, furthering the field of obstetrics and gynecology through education and innovation.