PARKVIEW PRACTICE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Family Physician, Chronic Disease Management, Facial Aesthetics & Rejuvenation
Job Titles:
- General, Cosmetic, Restorative & Implant Dental Surgeon. Invisalign Certified
Dr. Arif Saqui practices dental surgery in the twin republic islands of Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. His practice serves all ages in holistic general dental medicine and surgical care but has specialized in cosmetic, restorative and implant dental surgery.
He graduated in 2004 with a dual Bachelors of Health Sciences (Biology & Health Sciences) Degree at the University of Western Ontario, Canada and subsequently attended the University of The West Indies, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences where he graduated with an Honours, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS Hons.).
He holds a Mastership in Implant Prosthetics Dentistry (MICOI) and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (FICOI) and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD).
He has a strong passion for education and teaching in dentistry and continues to publish in various journal publications whilst participating in many educational seminars and community outreach programs.
Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, he stays up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for his patients. As a doctor, he recognizes that all patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in him and his team. That is just one reason why he values each and every patient relationship.
Dr. Darren Hamid graduated from The University of The West Indies in 2017. He is past student of Presentation College San Fernando and passionate about dentistry and continuing his post-graduate education.
Dr. Kiera Lourenco is a dedicated and compassionate general pediatrician at Parkview Practice. With a strong educational background, Dr. Lourenco holds an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and a DM (Doctor of Medicine) in Pediatrics, making her a highly qualified and knowledgeable healthcare professional.
Throughout Dr. Lourenco's career, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to providing exceptional care for children. Her passion for pediatrics is evident in her ability to establish strong connections with young patients and their families. Dr. Lourenco possesses extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric conditions, ensuring the well-being and healthy development of her patients.
Beyond clinical expertise, Dr. Lourenco is known for her excellent communication skills, which allow her to effectively educate parents and caregivers about preventive care, immunizations, and healthy lifestyle practices. She is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and research in the field of pediatrics, ensuring that her patients receive the highest quality of care.
Job Titles:
- Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Dr. Sandeep Balkaran graduated from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies with the MBBS degree in 2010 and then completed training in the UEI's Siloam in Family Medicine in 2017. He had been in medical practice for the last ten years serving as medical Resident in the Adult Emergency Dept of the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex and as a Primary Care Physician (PCP) I and PCP II to date.
During this time he has acquired considerable skills and experience in Critical Care medicine, Emergency and Trauma management, and general medical and surgical care of patients.
He has also had training stints in Diabetic foot care and other wound care and treatment at the Midway Specialty Care Clinic in Port St Lucie, Florida, US and has worked with care and management of childhood illnesses and preventive care working with experienced Paediatricians.
His goal is to always provide a very high quality of holistic medical care to all his patients.
Job Titles:
- Specialist Otorhinolaryngologist - Head
Dr. Shivanand Maharaj is a Specialist Otorhinolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon with over 14 years of experience in medicine. As the only fellowship-trained Sinus & Endoscopic Skull Base surgeon in Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Maharaj is dedicated to delivering exceptional, evidence-based care to his patients while advancing the field through ongoing education, training, and research.
Dr. Maharaj obtained his medical degree and completed his surgical residency at the University of the West Indies, where his training included international electives at the University of Southern California, the House Ear Institute in California, and Jamaica. During his residency, he received the prestigious award for Best Resident Research Presentation at the Caribbean Association of Otolaryngology Annual Conference.
Following his residency, Dr. Maharaj pursued advanced fellowship training in Sinus and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery (Rhinology) at the internationally renowned University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. During this fellowship, he gained specialized expertise in complex sinus surgeries, endoscopic skull base procedures, and the management of other conditions such as sleep apnea under the mentorship of world leaders in the field.
Job Titles:
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Mr. Valmiki Sharma qualified from the Welsh National School of Dentistry in 1998, having already gained an honours degree in Head & Neck Anatomy & Embryology from Cardiff university in 1995.