Tell us what’s concerning you.
A new symptom, an ongoing condition or a treatment you are considering. There is room for every question.
PERSONAL CARE. ISLAND ROOTS.
Expert care.
Closer to home.
Specialist consultations, surgical services and primary care, with time to listen and space to ask questions.
For the people of Nevis and St Kitts,
and those visiting our islands.
General & laparoscopic surgeryPrimary care & wellbeingIn-person & virtual consultations
WELCOME TO ASSURED HEALTH NEVIS
A clearer understanding.
A confident next step.
You do not need to know which treatment you need before coming to see us. We listen to your concerns, explain our findings and discuss the options with you.
Our purpose is to make more treatment available close to home. When your care requires services elsewhere, we explain why and help coordinate your referral.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Care for every next step.
From a new symptom to a planned procedure,
your care starts with a conversation.
01 / SPECIALIST CAREGeneral surgery
& specialist care
Thoughtful assessment and treatment, including keyhole surgery where suitable.
& specialist care
- Skin lumps, cysts, moles and lesions
- Abdominal and groin hernias in adults and children
- Breast lumps, benign conditions and breast cancer surgery
- Gallstones and gallbladder disease
- Thyroid conditions, nodules and thyroid cancer
- Digestive and bowel conditions, including bowel cancer
- Haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and other anal or rectal conditions
- Adult and childhood circumcision
- AV fistulas and grafts for kidney dialysis access
A surgical consultation does not necessarily mean an operation. We discuss medication, monitoring and other appropriate options.
Ask about a consultation ↗02 / INVESTIGATIONEndoscopy
Investigating digestive symptoms to help you understand what is happening.
- Gastroscopy: examination of the food pipe, stomach and first part of the small intestine
- Colonoscopy: examination of the large bowel, with biopsies and polyp removal where appropriate
We explain preparation, what to expect and how the findings will guide your care.
Ask about a consultation ↗03 / EVERYDAY HEALTHPrimary care
Care for everyday illnesses and ongoing conditions, with follow-up that matters.
- High blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol
- Common illnesses and infections
- Blood test and imaging results
- Medicine reviews and follow-up after treatment
04 / HEALTH & WELLBEINGNutrition &
weight management
Practical advice shaped around your health, preferences and everyday life.
weight management
Eating plans consider your weight goals, blood sugar control, energy needs and food preferences, as well as your budget and routine. The aim is to help you make changes you can sustain.
Ask about a consultation ↗05 / INDIVIDUAL CHOICESAesthetic &
reconstructive treatments
A personal decision, supported by an honest discussion of your options.
reconstructive treatments
- Breast reduction, enlargement, lift and reconstruction
- Abdominoplasty, liposuction and body contouring
- Brazilian buttock lift, with assessment of its specific risks
- Radiofrequency, cavitation and diamond microdermabrasion
- Facial rejuvenation with dermal fillers
- Confidential consultations for intimate aesthetic treatments
We discuss suitability, realistic results, limitations, risks, alternatives, recovery and aftercare before you decide.
Ask about a consultation ↗06 / SELECTED TREATMENTSPRP & joint
injection treatments
Individual assessment and recommendations guided by the available evidence.
injection treatments
Assessment for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for selected joint, tendon or hair-loss concerns, and hyaluronic acid injections for appropriate joint conditions.
Evidence and expected benefits vary by condition. We explain potential benefits, risks, limitations and alternatives.
Ask about a consultation ↗
EXPERIENCE, WITH A PERSONAL APPROACHMEET YOUR DOCTOR
Dr Oleksandr
Rakovets
MD, MMed (General Surgery)
Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon
“My first task is to listen, examine you carefully and help you understand what happens next.”
With more than two decades of surgical experience across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Caribbean, Dr Rakovets brings a broad perspective to individual care.
His connection with Nevis began in 2010, when he first joined Alexandra Hospital. His expertise includes advanced laparoscopic surgery, breast and bowel surgery, thyroid surgery and endoscopy.
More about Dr Rakovets
Dr Rakovets qualified as a doctor in Ukraine in 1999 and completed specialist surgical training in 2003. He has held senior surgical roles in major hospitals and small island communities, managing planned treatment and complex surgical emergencies.
He also performs aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, including breast surgery and abdominal reconstruction. His approach is to assess thoroughly, explain clearly and recommend treatment for a sound reason.
YOUR CARE, TOGETHER
Feel heard.
Understand your options.
Your safety, privacy and personal priorities
guide each stage of care.
Make sense of the next step.
We assess carefully and explain the findings, options and alternatives in language you can understand.
Choose a plan together.
Your care may involve treatment, monitoring or referral. We discuss what happens next and the follow-up you need.
WHEN YOU CAN’T COME IN
A conversation,
wherever you are.
For suitable concerns, virtual consultations offer a convenient way to discuss symptoms, review results and follow up on treatment.
Contact us to arrange an appointment. When a physical examination is needed, we arrange an in-person assessment.
Ask about a virtual consultation ↗LET’S TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Your questions
are a good
place to start.
Contact us to arrange an in-person
or virtual consultation.
For appointments and general enquiries.
Please avoid sending sensitive medical information in your initial message.
VISIT THE PRACTICESuite #3, TDC Plaza
Main Street, Charlestown
Nevis, St Kitts & Nevis
Main Street, Charlestown
Nevis, St Kitts & Nevis
CALL+1 869 665 1215
BUSINESS WHATSAPP+1 204 690 0659 ↗
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