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The Many Titles of the Children’s Doctor
The Many Titles of a Children's Doctor in Cayman Hi there! I’m Dr. Sara Watkin, a Paediatrician in Cayman, or Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist at Optimal Healthcare Ltd to be more exact, and I want to talk to you about something that often causes confusion...
How do you determine a top paediatrician in Cayman?
As a consultant paediatrician and neonatologist, I’m often asked how to determine who the best or top paediatrician in Cayman might be. It’s a question that I believe parents should carefully consider when seeking the best possible paediatric care for their children....
Recognising Childhood Cancers
Recognising Childhood Cancers: Signs, Symptoms & Key Facts Parents Should Know Dr. Sara Watkin, Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist at Optimal Healthcare Ltd Each year, across the world, thousands of families face the unimaginable: a diagnosis of...
Optimal Proud Sponsor of the 2024 Breastfeeding Conference
Proud Platinum Sponsors Our team at Optimal Healthcare is proud to be one of the Platinum Sponsors for the Cayman Islands Breastfeeding Support Group's Breastfeeding Conference, taking place on the 8th & 9th of November 2024. Dr. Sara Watkin, Consultant...
Your Weekend Paediatrician in Cayman Islands
If you’re in need of a weekend paediatrician in Cayman, Dr Sara Watkin is an excellent option for comprehensive and reliable paediatric care. Dr Watkin is highly regarded for her extensive experience and dedication to her patients, and that extends to accessibility...
Cayman Center Starts to Take Shape
Creating a new facility for modern healthcare Optimal Healthcare is taking a significant step forward in enhancing the healthcare landscape of the Cayman Islands with our new state-of-the-art clinic at Cayman Center now set to rapidly take shape. This innovative...
Newborn Care Resources
Newborn Care Video ResourcesA series designed to ensure you gain evidence-based, unbiased information to support informed choices.
Public Health confirms 6 chickenpox cases
There have been 6 confirmed chickenpox cases in the schools here in Cayman as of 6th June 2024. Chicken pox is caused by the varicella zoster virus. It is highly contagious - being transmitted from close contact with an individual who has chicken pox. It is vital to...
Fancy a Free Gala Ticket?
We'd love for you to join us!In fact, so much, we're supporting this amazing event by offering to match your ticket purchase with one on us.Cayman Heart Foundation Sunset Gala 202414th June 2024 Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa Kimpton Beach Deck 6.30pm until...
Dr Watkin Nominated for Best Paediatrician
Dr Sara Watkin nominated for Best Paediatrician I am so delighted to share "Dr Sara Watkin nominated for Best Paediatrician" as I think all that know me truly understand what a privilege I feel it is to be able to do what I do. I am both a paediatrician and a...
‘Don’t Panic Moments’ Resources
Never Ignore Problems or Symptoms (NIPS) Video ResourcesA series designed to help you do the right thing, calmly in moments that can cause anguish and panic. View Dr Watkin’s entire collection of video resources here.
Never Ignore Problems or Symptoms (NIPS) Resources
Never Ignore Problems or Symptoms (NIPS) Video ResourcesA series designed to ensure you recognise what might be serious and need urgent attention or help. View Dr Watkin’s entire collection of video resources here.
Current Kids Health Resources
Current Kids Health Video ResourcesA series from Dr Sara Watkin, Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Optimal Healthcare, designed to keep you up to date with the latest insight and information in child health. View Dr Watkin's entire collection of video resources here.
Flat Head (Plagiocephaly)
Flat head (Plagiocephaly) Plagiocephaly is a disorder that affects the skull, making the back or side of a baby’s head appear flattened. It is sometimes called deformational plagiocephaly. Since babies have been put on their backs to sleep (to prevent cot death) the...