Dr Sara Watkin
Paediatrician & Neonatologist
MB ChB, MRCP (paeds), FRCPCH, MD
+1 (345) 745 7450 (clinic)
Introduction to Sara
Dr Watkin is a highly experienced, tertiary trained paediatric and neonatal (newborn) specialist in Cayman, based out of Grand Pavilion on West Bay Road, with paediatric & neonatal admitting rights at George Town Hospital. She has 25+ years’ experience as a consultant in the United Kingdom, including as Chief of Service at the world-renowned University College London Hospitals.
Services Offered…
Newborn Services
Attending regular & vaginal deliveries
Attending caesarean section deliveries
Newborn baby checks
Managing newborn complications
Care of babies with jaundice
Early care of newborns
1st year of life care
Breastfeeding advice
Feeding, nutrition & growth
Immunization & vaccination
Congenital abnormalities
Wheezing & Breathing Difficulties
Neonatal Care
Neonatal resuscitation & life support
Neonatal intensive care, from 23+ weeks
Preterm birth from 23+ weeks gestation
Growth restriction and small for dates
Birth asphyxia, including head & body cooling
Respiratory distress & breathing issues
Surfactant administration
All forms of ventilation
Cardiac and circulatory issues
Congenital abnormalities
Newborn infections & immune problems
Paediatric Care
Development & developmental follow up
Developmental milestones
Feeding and nutrition advice & complications
Allergies and intolerances e.g. Cows Milk Intolerance
Nut allergy, including challenging
Growth advice and concerns
Skin, spots, rashes and other blemishes
Fevers, viruses etc including bronchiolitis
Asthma, wheezing & exercise intolerance
Ears, noses, throats & eyes
Urgent or emergency care
Education, Training and Experience (Highlights)
Prior to becoming a Paediatric and Neonatal Specialist in Cayman, Dr Watkin:
Was a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
25+ years at UK Consultant level
Chief of Service at University College London Hospitals
UK Advisor on Neonatal Intensive Care National Clinical Reference Group
Special Interest in Newborn Quality & Safety