X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, laboratory, endoscopy, surgery and 24-hour accident & emergency care.
55 Woodford Street, Port of Spain, overlooking the Queen's Park Savannah.
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Newtown Medical Centre is one of Trinidad and Tobago's most advanced private medical facilities, at 55 Woodford Street overlooking the Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain. Since 2009 we have offered a comprehensive range of care under one roof: X-rays, ultrasound, ECG, laboratory tests, CT scanning, surgery and operating theatre services, with a strong focus on preventative health.
Founded and led by Medical Director Dr. Otisetimeyin Esimaje, our team brings over 200 years of combined experience across care giving, consultation, surgical procedures and critical care, so patients are seen, scanned and treated without being sent across town.
From imaging and lab work to surgery and rehabilitation, everything you need is here, so you get answers and treatment without being sent across town.
A complete digital X-ray and mammogram suite. Limb, spine, chest, cranium and lower-leg studies, plus mammograms and barium enema, with quick results.
A 32-slice Hitachi CT scanner producing detailed cross-sectional and 3D images of the head, chest, spine, heart, abdomen, knee and shoulders. Walk-ins accepted.
Radiation-free scanning on an Arietta 50 machine: abdominal, breast, pelvic and obstetric studies, plus echocardiograms, all read by our radiologist.
Minimally invasive internal examinations and minor surgery in our third-floor endoscopy suite, alongside the operating theatres and recovery room.
Two modern third-floor operating theatres with a dedicated recovery room, for general, vascular and specialist surgery, from hernia repair and gallbladder removal to C-sections and biopsies.
Regain function after illness, injury or surgery. Our physiotherapist reviews your history, then guides you through a tailored exercise plan and continued sessions to rebuild mobility and relieve pain.
Recommended at least once a year, especially over 50. We check for disease early, update immunizations, review your diet and lifestyle, and give you time to raise any ongoing symptoms or concerns.
Medical profiles for individuals, groups and companies, including pre-employment, immigration and insurance medicals. Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum packages.
24-hour walk-in care for injuries, urgent illness and emergencies, seven days a week.
An on-site medical laboratory on the first floor for blood work and rapid diagnostics.
Inpatient rooms and a High Dependency Unit for overnight stays, monitoring and recovery.
Physician-led home and inpatient palliative care: pain and symptom control, nursing visits, counselling and 24-hour support.
We host health fairs with basic screenings (blood pressure + blood sugar testing) once or twice per month.
A team with over 200 years of combined experience across consultation, surgery, diagnostics and critical care.
Our full team also includes experienced nursing, radiography, laboratory and surgical staff, on hand day and night.
“I highly recommend Newtown Medical Centre. Their doctors are excellent, the staff is extremely kind, and the overall hospitality is wonderful. I had a back surgery and went for pain management and dressing, both experiences were very good. It's such a peaceful and caring place.”
“I came to Newtown Medical all the way from Barbados very ill and have made such a dramatic improvement. The team here was very thorough and compassionate. They were able to diagnose my condition and treat it effectively. They have all the modern tools you would expect in a first class hospital.”
“From the moment I walked in I felt safe, cared for and respected. There were no long waits and I got personalized care. The two doctors who took care of me were readily available and provided medical care that was second to none. I would recommend NewTown Medical to anyone seeking the best care at a private institution.”
“By far the best service I have received at a medical institution, for both myself and my mom. They were so kind and loving to my mom, it made the worst time in our lives pleasant despite the tragedy. I am deeply touched and I will never forget the loving care received there.”
“Very professional. The doctors and nurses are kind, caring, and genuinely look out for your well-being. I would give them a 10/10. The level of attention, professionalism, and compassion they show has made a significant difference.”
“Really lovely staff, from the nursing team to the orderlies to the reception. We spent several weeks attending appointments before and after a surgery, and I cannot say I ever had a bad run-in with anyone. Felt a genuine sense of care and sensitivity from everyone.”
Dr. Oti hosts The Newtown Way live on i95.5 FM, taking a deeper look at your health and how to prevent, discover and treat conditions early.
Second to last and last Wednesday of the month, from 3:15 pm on 95.5 FM
A focus on care: discovering and treating anything that can become a health concern, while working on the best version of you.
News from the Centre: our services, our people and the health events we support across Trinidad and Tobago.
Plain-language guides to the conditions we see and treat every day.
Blocked leg arteries develop quietly for years, then put your limb at risk. How to spot PAD early, who is most at risk, and what modern treatment can do.
Read articleA routine blood pressure visit uncovered rectal bleeding. A colonoscopy, biopsy, staging CT and curative surgery followed within twelve days, all under one roof.
Read articleA weak stream and getting up at night get blamed on age for years. What those symptoms actually mean, when they are urgent, and who should be screened.
Read articleCarrying extra weight raises your risk of diabetes and heart disease long before you feel unwell. What is really happening inside the body, and what actually helps.
Read articleA stroke steals brain function minute by minute. The warning signs, why speed decides recovery, and exactly what to do the moment you notice them.
Read articleThe burning sting and constant urge of a UTI are hard to ignore. What causes them, how they are treated, and the signs an infection has reached the kidneys.
Read articleNew miracle diets appear every year and most fail. What the evidence really supports, how to eat well on Trinidad food, and when eating changes need a doctor.
Read articleThe conditions that harm us most often cause no symptoms until late. What to screen for at each stage of life, and what a check up at Newtown can find.
Read articleWhen a parent slows down, families are unsure what needs a doctor. Practical help on falls, medicines, nutrition, and the warning signs never to brush off.
Read articleDeciding to have a baby is the moment to prepare your health, not months later. Preconception checks, spacing pregnancies, and when to seek help conceiving.
Read articleMost infections we treat are preventable. What actually protects your household from mosquito borne illness, food and water bugs, and the coughs that spread at home.
Read articleSome of the best medicine costs almost nothing. Safe water, clean hands, careful food and no standing water prevent a surprising share of illness at home.
Read articleSexual health is more than avoiding infection. A positive, practical guide to communication, consent, contraception, testing and when to see a doctor.
Read articleThe pill, the injection, the implant, the coil, condoms. A plain, honest run through of how each works and what to weigh up, so you can choose well.
Read articleGrowing older does not have to mean growing frail. The habits, checks and warning signs that protect your strength, memory and independence as the years add up.
Read articleMenopause symptoms often start years before periods stop and get dismissed as stress. What is really happening, what helps, and when it is worth getting seen.
Read articleDischarge, itching and odour are common and rarely discussed. A clear, judgement free guide to what is normal, what is not, and when to get seen.
Read articleForget complicated routines. Know what your breasts normally feel like, learn the handful of changes worth reporting, and understand what a check actually involves.
Read articleIndigestion and bloating get shrugged off for months. What actually causes them, what helps at home, and the warning signs that mean you should be seen.
Read articleYour kidneys can lose much of their function before you feel a thing. How to protect them, and the simple tests that catch damage while there is still time.
Read articleThe early weeks of pregnancy bring changes and questions. The first signs, how to stay well, and the warning symptoms that mean you should be seen quickly.
Read articleSkimping on sleep is not toughness, it is a health risk. Why rest matters as much as diet and exercise, and simple ways to sleep better.
Read articleIf exercise came as a pill, everyone would take it. What it does for your heart, blood sugar and mood, how much you need, and how to start safely.
Read articleReflux, a sensitive gut and gallstones affect huge numbers of people. What they are, how they are managed, and when your symptoms need a closer look.
Read articleHIV today is a manageable condition, not a death sentence. With treatment, people live a normal life span. It begins with one simple, confidential test.
Read articleRegular pregnancy checks catch problems early for mother and baby. The schedule of consultations, scans and blood tests, and what each one is looking for.
Read articleYou cannot feel high cholesterol, so most people never check it until something goes wrong. What the numbers mean and how to bring them down safely.
Read articleHigh blood pressure rarely makes you feel unwell, yet it damages the heart, brain and kidneys for years. The numbers that matter and why regular monitoring keeps you ahead of it.
Read articleMany sexually transmitted infections have no symptoms at all, which is why testing matters. A clear, private guide to what they are, how testing works, and why it stays confidential.
Read articleDiabetes is common here, and living well with it comes down to steady monitoring and regular follow up. The signs, the key test, and how ongoing care prevents complications.
Read articleCommon, treatable, and more than a bedroom problem. Erectile difficulty can be an early sign of heart and blood vessel disease, which is why it is worth a confidential check.
Read articleKidney disease is silent for years and often causes no symptoms until it is advanced. Who is at risk, the simple tests that catch it early, and when to act.
Read articleEveryone gets tired. Exhaustion that a good night of sleep never fixes is different. The common causes, when it needs testing, and the signs that mean urgent care.
Read articleForgetting a name is not the same as forgetting the way home. The main types of dementia, when memory changes deserve an assessment, and how to support a loved one.
Read articleSneezing, itchy skin and a runny nose that never clears get shrugged off for years. What an allergy really is, when it turns dangerous, and how testing finds your trigger.
Read articleForgetting a name is normal. Some memory changes are not. How to tell everyday forgetfulness from early dementia, and why some causes can be reversed.
Read articleThe nervous system runs everything you do. What numbness, dizziness and sudden weakness can mean, and which warning signs need care the same day.
Read articleMost colds clear on their own, but flu can knock you flat. How to tell them apart, treat them at home, and know when a cough is more serious.
Read articleCOVID has settled into the background but not vanished. How to recognise it today, care for it at home, and the warning signs that mean you should be seen.
Read articlePre employment checks and executive medicals protect both the worker and the business. What a workplace health assessment covers and how to arrange one.
Read articleA migraine is more than a bad headache. How to tell the difference, what sets one off, and the warning signs that mean you should be seen the same day.
Read articleEveryone sleeps badly now and then, but months of it can be a treatable disorder. The common sleep problems, what drives them, and when to get help.
Read articleThat gnawing pain in the upper belly may be an ulcer, and the real causes surprise most people. What ulcers are, how they are treated, and when bleeding is urgent.
Read articleMost back pain gets better on its own and rushing for a scan can backfire. What genuinely helps, and the red flags that mean you should be seen right away.
Read articleStiff, painful joints get blamed on age, but the type of arthritis you have changes the treatment. Why the right diagnosis matters and when to act early.
Read articlePain that lasts for months is its own condition, not just a symptom. Why chasing one pill rarely works, and what a real pain management plan looks like.
Read articleLoud snoring and daytime exhaustion can point to a condition that raises blood pressure and strains the heart while you sleep. When snoring is worth checking.
Read articleTell us a little about your visit and we'll confirm a time that works for you. For emergencies, please call us directly, any time of day or night.
Common questions
At Newtown Medical Centre a CT scan costs between TT$700 and TT$6,000, depending on the part of the body and whether contrast is used. A CT of the brain is TT$1,700 and a CT of the abdomen and pelvis is TT$2,500, both including contrast. Every price is published on our CT scan price list. A call-out fee of TT$500 applies after 5pm, at weekends and on public holidays.
Ultrasound at Newtown Medical Centre ranges from TT$300 to TT$1,200. A first trimester pregnancy scan is TT$400, a breast ultrasound is TT$600, and a mammogram is TT$300. See the full ultrasound price list.
X-rays start at TT$150. A chest X-ray is TT$200. Prices run up to TT$1,900 for detailed multi-view studies. The full list is on our X-ray price page.
Yes, for accident and emergency. The A&E department at 55 Woodford Street is open 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Clinics, diagnostics and outpatient appointments run during normal opening hours.
Walk-ins are accepted, and an appointment means less waiting. You can request an appointment on this page or call 622-4945. Emergencies never need an appointment.
A referral from your doctor is welcomed and helps the radiologist, but it is not required for most diagnostic tests. Call 622-4945 if you are unsure about the test you need.
Newtown Medical Centre is at 55 Woodford Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad, in Newtown, a few minutes from the Queen's Park Savannah. Open in Google Maps.
We accept cash, LINX, credit card and bank transfer, in Trinidad and Tobago dollars. You can also pay online by card ahead of your visit.
X-ray, CT scanning, ultrasound and mammography, a full laboratory, endoscopy, day surgery, physiotherapy, executive medicals, home palliative care and a 24-hour accident and emergency department. Prices for all of it are published openly.
Call the centre or request an appointment online. For emergencies we are open 24 hours a day.
55 Woodford Street,
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Overlooking the Queen's Park Savannah
Mon–Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Emergency: 24 hours, 7 days
