- 23 Balmoral Avenue, Kingston 10, Jamaica
- (876) 906-2105-8
- [email protected]
- 24-Hour Cardiac Emergency Room
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac and Vascular Surgery
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiac Telemetry Unit
- Cardiac Emergency Ambulance Service
Founded in 2008, the Heart Institute of the Caribbean Foundation was established on the principle that quality medical and cardiovascular services should be available to everyone in the Caribbean, regardless of their ability to pay.
Diabetes is prevalent in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean and often leads to severe peripheral vascular disease with devastating consequences like limb amputations. We have established the first program in the Caribbean focusing on prevention of limb amputation using aggressive early noninvasive and interventional techniques.
We offer the only dedicated Cardiovascular Surgery Operating Suite in the English Speaking Caribbean. Our special CV surgery operating room comes with anti-microbial panels, laminar airflow hood, waste anesthetic gas disposal system and allows for 25 air exchanges per hour. Audiovisual Telemedicine is available in the OR for international exchanges and opinions.
HIC is heavily invested in research and continuing education. We hold several weekly clinical and imaging conferences, monthly joint conference with University of Pennsylvania and our signature annual International Masters of Medicine conference. We are currently interested in research study of cardiac amyloidosis with the Cardiology Team at Yale University.
HIC recognizes that heart disease risks are prevalent in women and yet only scant attention is paid to women and heart disease. We have established a robust program focusing on women to address issues of heart disease specific to women like pregnancy related heart diseases.
HIC has been offering virtual care and telemedicine for our patients for more than 10 years (long before it became fashionable). Our telemedicine program allows us to extend care to patients in remote locations without the need for travel.
HIC offers the best in class medical care in the region. We have a team of internationally respected Physicians supported by highly skilled and experienced nurses and technicians. We offer the latest technology for bettER, safER and fastER care delivery and so provide excellent outcomes consistently and reliably.
We have 6 dedicated ICU rooms and 5 additional ICU enabled beds in the ER allowing for a full capacity of 11 ICU beds. Our ICU is the only dedicated Cardiac ICU in the English speaking Caribbean.
Our robust Interventional Cardiology service comprises of 3 Interventional Suites staffed by highly experienced Interventionists with capability for coronary, peripheral and cerebral interventions. A team of highly qualified Cardiac Technicians complement the team. Electrophysiology and Device Implantation is also offered.
We offer a fleet of 4 specialized mobile Heart Attack and Stroke Units designed to respond immediately to members in distress to ensure timely treatment.
The treatment that I have received from Dr. Madu and Dr. Tulloch Reid was phenomenal. The one on one treatment, they understood my fear from being away from my family, my country and they did everything to keep me calm and to understand what was happening with me. It was that care that I received, that made me make the decision to have an open heart surgery here in Jamaica. I am ever so grateful to HIC, if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t be here today.
The care and attention I received were exceptional. I came in with severe chest pain, and they quickly diagnosed my condition and explained everything in detail. Their genuine concern and expertise gave me the confidence to undergo a life-saving angioplasty. Today, I am back to enjoying life with my grandchildren. I will forever be grateful for their kindness and professionalism.
Being diagnosed with coronary artery disease was terrifying, but the team at the Heart Institute of the Caribbean treated me like family. Dr. Madu's calm demeanor and thorough explanations helped ease my fears, and the nurses were incredibly supportive throughout my recovery. Their advanced technology and personalized care made all the difference. Jamaica has world-class heart care, and I am proof of that!
The treatment that I have received from Dr. Madu and Dr. Tulloch Reid was phenomenal. The one on one treatment, they understood my fear from being away from my family, my country and they did everything to keep me calm and to understand what was happening with me. It was that care that I received, that made me make the decision to have an open heart surgery here in Jamaica. I am ever so grateful to HIC, if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t be here today.
Sponsorship available for:
Medical Students, Residents and Fellows in Training, Nurses and Allied Healthcare professionals globally.
At the Heart Institute of the Caribbean, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our international patients. We look forward to welcoming you and helping you on your journey to better heart health. For any inquiries or to begin your journey with us, please contact our international services team.
