Dr. Colleen Brathwaite-Marshall

Dr. Colleen Brathwaite-Marshall is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Bayview Hospital, one of Barbados's leading private hospitals. With 15 years of specialist practice, she has become a trusted figure in women's health in Bridgetown, known for her warmth, clinical precision, and advocacy for personalised reproductive care. Dr. Brathwaite-Marshall manages the full spectrum of obstetric and gynaecological conditions, from routine antenatal care and normal deliveries through to complex high-risk pregnancies and minimally invasive gynaecological surgery. Her practice reflects the particular health profile of Caribbean women, including a high prevalence of fibroids, PCOS, and obstetric risk factors. She takes a holistic approach to patient care, investing time in counselling and education alongside clinical management. Her work at Bayview Hospital positions her within Barbados's vibrant private healthcare sector, which complements the services of the national Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Dr. Brathwaite-Marshall completed her medical degree (MD) before undertaking specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, culminating in the award of the MRCOG (Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK). The MRCOG is internationally recognised as one of the most rigorous specialist qualifications in women's health, requiring both written and clinical examinations. She has continued her professional development through membership of the Caribbean College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, which provides regional training, standards, and peer learning relevant to the clinical challenges of Caribbean practice. She has also undertaken training in laparoscopic surgery, enabling her to perform minimally invasive procedures that reduce recovery time and surgical risk for her patients.

Dr. Brathwaite-Marshall provides comprehensive obstetric care from preconception counselling and antenatal monitoring through to delivery management and postnatal follow-up. She has particular experience with high-risk pregnancies, including those complicated by hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, multiple pregnancies, and previous obstetric complications. She is skilled in the management and surgical treatment of uterine fibroids, one of the most common gynaecological conditions affecting women of Caribbean origin. Her gynaecological practice also encompasses the diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility workup, and menstrual disorders including heavy periods, dysmenorrhoea, and endometriosis. Procedurally, she performs caesarean sections, diagnostic and operative laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and routine cervical screening and colposcopy for the early detection and management of cervical pathology.

Dr. Brathwaite-Marshall maintains an active involvement in regional professional development through the Caribbean College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, attending regional symposia and contributing to clinical discussions on the management of conditions with high prevalence in the Caribbean population, such as uterine fibroids and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. She participates in clinical audit and quality improvement activities at Bayview Hospital to ensure that obstetric and gynaecological care standards remain aligned with current international guidelines. She is also committed to patient education, having contributed to public health information initiatives in Barbados addressing reproductive health literacy, cervical cancer prevention, and the importance of antenatal care.

Dr. Brathwaite-Marshall at Bayview Hospital is well placed to serve international patients seeking obstetric or gynaecological care in Barbados. Bayview Hospital is a modern private facility with a strong reputation for service quality and patient comfort. International patients visiting Barbados for elective gynaecological procedures, fertility consultations, or specialist obstetric opinions will find that Dr. Brathwaite-Marshall's MRCOG qualification and English-medium practice make communication and care coordination straightforward. She is able to provide referral letters, investigation summaries, and follow-up plans compatible with healthcare providers in the UK, North America, and other Caribbean territories. Video consultations can be arranged for initial assessment or follow-up review.

Dr. Brathwaite-Marshall is recognised within Barbados's medical community as a leading specialist in women's health. Her dual membership of the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners and the Caribbean College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists reflects her standing in both the national and regional professional community. She is valued by colleagues for her surgical skill, her empathetic patient communication, and her commitment to raising standards in obstetric and gynaecological practice in the Eastern Caribbean. Over 15 years of practice, she has earned the confidence of Barbadian women and expatriate patients alike through consistently positive clinical outcomes and patient-centred care.