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Dr Alex Harripersad

General Practitioner

Registered Number - H-273

Cunupia , Chaguanas

Experience - 4 Years

Languages - English

Consultation Fees

TT$ 320.00

Profile Description

Dr. Alex Harripersad is a dedicated and adaptable medical professional with a strong commitment to continued learning and delivering optimal medical care. With a background marked by exceptional attention to detail and a passion for teamwork, Dr. Harripersad completed his internship at Sangre Grande Hospital in December 2020. During this period, he gained comprehensive clinical knowledge and practical experience across various medical specialties, including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, and General Surgery. Additionally, he acquired expertise in subspecialties such as Orthopedic Surgery, Oncology, Hematology, and Nephrology. Dr. Harripersad then transitioned to the forefront of providing medical care to COVID-19 patients, demonstrating his versatility and dedication to public healthcare. Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Harripersad has remained deeply passionate about ensuring the well-being of the communities he serves, making him an invaluable asset to any medical team.

Specialisations

Abdominal Pain
Acute abdominal pain
Allergic reaction
Allergies
Anemia
Appendicitis
Asthma
Autism
Bad breath
Bedsores
Bleeding disorders
Bleeding gums
Body pains
Burns
Cancer Deafness
Cardiovascular Diseases
Carotid Artery Disease
Cervicitis
Chickenpox
Chikungunya Fever
Cholera
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Pain Management
Cold
Cold and Cough
cold cough
Constipation
COPD
Coronavirus
Cough
covid 19
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Dengue fever
Diarrhea
diarrhoea
Digestive Disorders
dizziness
Ear infection
Esophageal Reflux
Fatigue
Female Genital Mutilation
Fever
Fibromyalgia
Flu
Food Allergies
Food Poisoning
Foot And Mouth Disease
Fracture (Bone fracture)
Fractures
Gall Stones
Gallstones
Gastric Problem
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Disorders
General Practitioner
Hand
Headache
Headaches
Health Care Specialist
Heat Related Illnesses
Hepatitis
Hernia
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Hypertension
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Infection
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Jaundice
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lead Poisoning
Liver Disorders
Long COVID-Post-COVID conditions
Lower Back Pain
Malaria
Malnutrition
Measles
Metabolic Disorders
Migraine
Mouth Breathing
Mouth Ulcers
Mucormycosis
Muscle Weakness
Nasal Polyps
Nipah virus infection
numbness
Nutrient Deficiencies
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Otitis media
Peripheral Artery Disease
piles
Plague
Pleural Effusion
Pus Infection
Rashes
Rheumatic Fever And Rheumatic Heart Disease
Running Nose
Sarcoma
Scoliosis
Sexually transmitted infections
Sickle cell disease
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Small Testicles
Sore Throat
Sprains
Stomach Ache
Stomach Pain
Stomachache
Sugar
Surgery
Swelling in the feet
Syphilis
tb
Tendonitis
Testicles Enlargement
Thoracic Trauma
Thrombosis
Tiredness
Tonsillitis
tremors
Tuberculosis
Typhoid
Urinary Bladder Infections in Men
Urinary Bladder Infections in Women
Urinary Incontinence in Men
Urinary Tract Infections
Vaccinations
Vaginitis
Varicose Veins
Viral Fever
Viral Illnesses
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin Deficiency
Vomitings
Weight Management
Whooping Cough

Education

2019: Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery: Medical Sciences at The University of the West Indies 2016: Bachelor of Medical Sciences at The University of the West Indies 2011: GCE A’Level Examinations at Carapichaima East Secondary School 2008: CXC O’Level Examinations at Hillview College

Qualifications

MBBS

Memberships

Research & Publications

Experience

• Comprehensive History Taking: Thorough evaluation of patient medical history to understand current health concerns and previous medical conditions. • Detailed Physical Examination: Conducting systematic physical assessments to identify signs and symptoms of various health issues. • Basic Surgical Skills: Proficiency in performing minor surgical procedures, including wound care and suturing. • Incision and Drainage: Ability to perform incisions and drainage procedures to treat abscesses and other skin infections. • Urinary Catheter Placement: Skillful insertion and management of urinary catheters to assist with urinary drainage. • Nasogastric Tube Insertion: Competence in placing nasogastric tubes for enteral feeding or medication administration. • Venepuncture: Expertise in drawing blood samples for diagnostic testing and laboratory analysis. • Intravenous Access: Proficient in establishing intravenous lines for fluid administration and medication delivery. • Lumbar Puncture: Capable of performing lumbar puncture procedures for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions. • Femoral Line Insertion (assisted): Assisting with the insertion of femoral lines for vascular access in emergency situations. • CVP Line Insertion (assisted): Providing support during the placement of central venous pressure (CVP) lines for hemodynamic monitoring. • ECG Interpretation: Ability to interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs) to assess cardiac function and diagnose heart conditions. Key Health Conditions & Treatments: • Fever Treatment • Cold Treatment • Cough Treatment • Headache Treatment • Stomach ache Treatment • Flu Treatment • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Treatment • Diabetes Treatment • Allergies Treatment • Fatigue Treatment • Nausea to Chronic Diseases Treatment • Jaundice Treatment • Cholera Treatment • Flu Fevers Treatment • Asthma Treatment • Heart Diseases Treatment • Liver Problems Treatment • Hypertension Treatment • Neurological Problems and Other Ailments Treatment • Hypertension Treatment • Infectious Disease • Anaemia Treatment • Vaccination • Lower/Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Treatment • Insulin Treatment • Non Pharmacological Life Style Modification • Counselling Sessions For Chronic Diseases • Physical Examination • Physical Examination • Basic Surgical Skills • Incision and Drainage • Urinary Catheter Placement • Nasogastric Tube Insertion • Venepuncture • Intravenous Access • Lumbar Puncture • Femoral line insertion (assisted) • CVP line insertion (assisted) • ECG interpretation. Fever. Ear Infection. Allergies. Stomachache. Rashes. Vaccinations. Metabolic disorders. High blood pressure. Digestive disorders. Obesity. Fatigue. Migraine. Hypertension. Food allergies. Cold. Cough. Headache. Flu. Varicose veins. Deep vein thrombosis. Carotid artery disease. Appendicitis. Gall stones. Hernia. Gastrointestinal bleeding. Esophageal reflux. Thoracic trauma. Pleural effusion. Allergic reaction. Acute abdominal pain. Gastrointestinal disorders. Infection. Sinusitis. Tonsillitis. Laryngitis. Viral illnesses. Anemia. Bleeding disorders. Sickle cell disease. Thrombosis. Headaches. Body pains. Tiredness. Sore Throat. Stomach Ache. Urinary Tract Infections. Running Nose. Stomach Pain. Vomitings. Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Lactose Intolerance. Long COVID-Post-COVID conditions. Bad Breath. Measles. Hepatitis. Cancer. Deafness. Heat Related Illnesses. Plague. Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Mucormycosis. Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease. Whooping Cough. Mouth Breathing. Rheumatic Fever And Rheumatic Heart Disease. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Nasal Polyps. Iron Deficiency Anemia. Bedsores. Jaundice. Lead Poisoning. Typhoid. Chikungunya Fever. Dengue Fever. Nipah virus infection. Cold and Cough. Dizziness. Hepatitis. Abdominal Pain. Swelling in the feet. Testicles Enlargement. Small Testicles. Urinary Incontinence in Men. Urinary Bladder Infections in Women. Urinary Bladder Infections in Men. Pus Infection. Vitamin D Deficiency. Vitamin Deficiency. Muscle Weakness. Liver Disorders. Diarrhea. Constipation. Food Poisoning. Malaria. Cough. Malnutrition. Health care specialist. Cold Cough. Chronic pain management. Fibromyalgia. Nutrient Deficiencies. Diarrhoea. Lower back pain. High cholesterol. Coronavirus. COVID-19. Chickenpox. Sugar. Mouth Ulcers. Tuberculosis. TB. Gallstones. Cholera. Sleep apnea. Tremors. Gastric problem. Piles. Vaginitis. Numbness. Peripheral artery disease. Vitamin Deficiency.

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FAQ’s

Appointments with Dr. Alex Harripersad can be booked through Medicas for consultations related to general health issues or specialized care, including pediatrics, obstetrics, internal medicine, and more.

Dr. Harripersad practices in Cunupia, Chaguanas, offering comprehensive healthcare services to patients across a variety of medical disciplines.

Dr. Harripersad speaks English, ensuring clear communication and effective care for a wide range of patients.

Dr. Harripersad has a broad background in general practice and has gained extensive experience in various medical specialties, including pediatrics, obstetrics, internal medicine, and surgery, with additional expertise in orthopedics, oncology, hematology, and nephrology.

Dr. Harripersad holds an MBBS degree from The University of the West Indies, completed in 2019, after earning his Bachelor of Medical Sciences in 2016. He also completed his GCE A’Level and CXC O’Level exams at Carapichaima East Secondary School and Hillview College, respectively.