Dr Safiya Cummings

General Practitioner

Registered Number - C-306

Piarco , Trinidad

Experience - 6 Years

Languages - English

Consultation Fees

TT$ 280.00

Profile Description

Dr. Safiya Cummings, a seasoned medical professional with 6 years of experience, holds an MS in Internal Medicine. Her extensive expertise encompasses the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and management of diverse medical conditions. Driven by a commitment to patient well-being, she excels in providing personalized care, emphasizing preventive measures, and guiding patients toward optimal health. With a solid foundation in internal medicine, Dr. Cummings is adept at handling complex cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and staying abreast of the latest medical advancements. Her compassionate approach, coupled with years of practical experience, positions her as a dedicated healthcare provider focused on delivering excellence in patient care.

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 Illnesses
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin Deficiency
Vomitings
Weight Management
Whooping Cough

Qualifications

MBBS, MSc

Registrations

Winner of the Health in the Warming World Innovation Challenge with the Edinburgh Innovations March 2023

Awards and Recognitions

Winner of the Health in the Warming World Innovation Challenge with the Edinburgh Innovations March 2023

Memberships

Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Research & Publications

B. Shivananda Nayak, Sateesh M. Sakhamuri, Casta Guerra, Safiya Cummings, Jacinta Bisnath, Cecile Maxwell, David Deane, Francesca Khan, Shaun Warris; "Evaluation of Pulmonary Dysfunction Among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes in Trinidad"; International Journal of Research and Development in Pharmacy and Life Sciences; 2013; ISSN 2278-0238. S. Sakhamuri, S. Cummings; "Increasing Trans-Atlantic Intrusion of Sahara Dust: A Cause of Concern?"; The Lancet Planetary Health; 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(19)30088-9.

Experience

• Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses and injuries such as infections, minor injuries, and stomach ailments • Managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, and heart disease • Prescribing medications and monitoring their effectiveness and side effects • Referring patients to specialists and other healthcare professionals when necessary • Providing preventive care such as vaccinations, health screenings, and lifestyle advice • Performing physical exams, reviewing medical histories, and updating health records • Providing mental health support and counseling • Providing women's health services such as cervical cancer screenings, birth control, and menopause management • Providing care for children, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, and monitoring growth and development • Coordinating care with other healthcare providers and social services to provide comprehensive and holistic care to patients. 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 • 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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