Experience: 25 years
Dr. Jean-Louis Bernard is Haiti's foremost cardiologist, having trained at prestigious institutions in France and the United States before returning to serve his homeland. He established the first modern cardiac care unit at Hospital of the State University of Haiti, revolutionizing heart disease treatment in the country.
His groundbreaking work includes developing low-cost protocols for rheumatic heart disease management that have been adopted throughout the Caribbean. Dr. Bernard pioneered Haiti's first angioplasty program in 2010 and has trained dozens of cardiologists who now practice across the nation. During the 2010 earthquake disaster, he led cardiac trauma response teams that saved hundreds of lives.
Recognized internationally, Dr. Bernard has received the Pan American Health Organization's Excellence in Medicine award. He continues to research tropical cardiac conditions unique to Haiti while maintaining an active practice where he treats patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience: 18 years
Dr. Marie-Claire Duval is a renowned pediatrician who has dedicated her career to improving child health outcomes in Haiti's most underserved communities. After completing her residency at Haiti State University, she pursued advanced training in tropical pediatric diseases at the University of Montreal.
She founded the Haitian Children's Health Initiative in 2008, a network of community clinics that has reduced infant mortality by 40% in participating areas. Dr. Duval developed innovative malnutrition treatment protocols that combine modern medicine with traditional Haitian nutrition practices. Her mobile vaccination teams have immunized over 50,000 children against preventable diseases.
A passionate advocate for children's rights, Dr. Duval works closely with Haiti's Ministry of Health to develop national pediatric care standards. She has published extensively on childhood infectious diseases in resource-limited settings and regularly mentors young Haitian doctors pursuing pediatrics.
Experience: 22 years
Dr. Jacques Reynaud is Haiti's leading orthopedic surgeon, specializing in trauma and reconstructive procedures. After the devastating 2010 earthquake, he performed over 300 life-saving amputations and fracture repairs in makeshift field hospitals, earning international recognition for his heroic efforts.
He established Haiti's first dedicated orthopedic rehabilitation center in Port-au-Prince, which provides prosthetics and physical therapy to amputees. Dr. Reynaud developed innovative low-cost external fixation techniques adapted to Haiti's resource constraints that are now taught throughout the developing world.
Currently, Dr. Reynaud focuses on training Haitian orthopedic surgeons and improving surgical infrastructure nationwide. His research on bone infections in tropical climates has changed treatment protocols globally. Despite numerous offers to practice abroad, he remains committed to serving Haiti's most vulnerable patients.
Experience: 15 years
Dr. Sophia Laurent is Haiti's foremost expert in infectious diseases, playing a pivotal role in the country's responses to cholera, HIV/AIDS, and most recently, COVID-19. After earning her MD in Haiti, she completed a fellowship in tropical medicine at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
She leads Haiti's National Infectious Disease Surveillance Network, which has dramatically improved outbreak detection and response. Dr. Laurent developed community-based treatment programs that increased HIV medication adherence rates from 40% to 85% in participating regions. Her research on antibiotic resistance patterns in Haiti has influenced international treatment guidelines.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Laurent coordinated Haiti's testing strategy and vaccine rollout, overcoming significant logistical challenges. She continues to advocate for equitable access to medications while treating patients at Haiti's largest public hospital and mentoring the next generation of infectious disease specialists.
Experience: 20 years
Dr. Marc Antoine is the first and only fully trained neurosurgeon practicing in Haiti, having completed his residency at McGill University in Canada. He returned to Haiti in 2008 to establish the country's first neurosurgical service at Hospital Universitaire de Mirebalais.
With limited resources, Dr. Antoine has performed groundbreaking procedures including Haiti's first successful brain tumor removal and spinal cord decompression surgeries. He developed innovative techniques for treating hydrocephalus and traumatic brain injuries common in Haiti's traffic accidents and natural disasters.
Recognizing the critical need for more specialists, Dr. Antoine founded Haiti's first neurosurgery training program in collaboration with international partners. His work has been featured in The Lancet and other prestigious journals. Despite the challenges of practicing advanced medicine in a resource-poor setting, Dr. Antoine has saved countless lives and brought hope to patients who previously had no access to neurosurgical care.
Experience: 19 years
Dr. Isabelle Fontaine has transformed maternal healthcare in Haiti through her innovative approaches to reducing maternal mortality. After training at Haiti's State University and completing a fellowship in high-risk obstetrics in France, she returned to establish the country's first 24/7 emergency obstetric care center.
Her programs have trained over 500 traditional birth attendants in safe delivery techniques, contributing to a 30% reduction in maternal deaths in served communities. Dr. Fontaine pioneered mobile prenatal clinics that reach remote areas and developed Haiti's first national protocol for managing obstetric hemorrhage.
A tireless advocate for women's health rights, Dr. Fontaine has successfully lobbied for policy changes improving access to contraception and emergency obstetric care. She continues to practice at Port-au-Prince's main maternity hospital while overseeing a network of community maternal health programs across Haiti.
Experience: 28 years
Dr. Henri Baptiste is considered the dean of Haitian surgery, having trained generations of surgeons during his nearly three decades of practice. After completing his surgical residency in Cuba, he returned to Haiti where he established the surgical residency program at Hospital of the State University of Haiti.
His expertise spans trauma, abdominal, and oncologic surgery, adapting advanced techniques to Haiti's resource-limited environment. Dr. Baptiste developed innovative low-cost sterilization methods and surgical safety protocols that have been adopted nationwide. During multiple crises including the 2010 earthquake and Hurricane Matthew, he organized surgical response teams that saved countless lives.
Now focusing on surgical education and health system strengthening, Dr. Baptiste continues to operate while serving as chief of surgery at Haiti's largest public hospital. His textbook "Surgery in Resource-Limited Settings" is used throughout the Caribbean and Africa.
Experience: 16 years
Dr. Lucienne Desir has revolutionized mental healthcare in Haiti by integrating psychiatric services into primary care and community settings. After training in Haiti and completing a psychiatry residency in Canada, she returned to establish Haiti's first community mental health program in 2008.
Recognizing the cultural aspects of mental illness in Haiti, Dr. Desir developed treatment approaches that bridge Western psychiatry and traditional healing practices. Her trauma counseling programs following the 2010 earthquake became a model for disaster mental health response in developing countries. She has trained over 1,000 community health workers in basic mental health first aid.
Currently leading Haiti's mental health policy reform efforts, Dr. Desir continues to advocate for increased resources and reduced stigma. She maintains an active clinical practice while conducting groundbreaking research on PTSD in Haiti's post-disaster context.
Experience: 21 years
Dr. Patrick Noel has restored sight to tens of thousands of Haitians through his innovative eye care programs. After training in ophthalmology in France, he returned to Haiti in 2002 to establish the Haitian Eye Institute, the country's first comprehensive eye care center.
Specializing in cataract surgery and corneal diseases, Dr. Noel developed high-volume surgical techniques that allow him to perform up to 50 sight-restoring procedures per day during outreach campaigns. His mobile eye clinics have screened over 200,000 Haitians in remote areas, providing glasses and medications to those in need.
Recognized internationally for his work, Dr. Noel has received the Helen Keller Foundation's Visionary Award. He continues to expand eye care access while training Haitian ophthalmologists and optometrists to address the country's critical shortage of eye care professionals.
Experience: 14 years
Dr. Yvette Charles is Haiti's first and only board-certified dermatologist, having completed her training in the United States before returning to serve her homeland. She established Haiti's first dedicated dermatology clinic in 2010, addressing the critical need for skin disease specialists in Haiti's tropical climate.
Her expertise spans tropical dermatology, with particular focus on fungal infections, leprosy, and HIV-related skin conditions. Dr. Charles developed innovative diagnostic algorithms using low-cost tools that have been adopted throughout Haiti's public health system. She has trained hundreds of primary care providers in basic dermatologic diagnosis and treatment.
Currently leading research on unique Haitian dermatologic conditions, Dr. Charles maintains an active practice while advocating for increased access to dermatologic medications. Her work has significantly improved quality of life for thousands of Haitians suffering from chronic skin diseases.
Experience: 17 years
Dr. Michel Dupuy founded Haiti's first formal emergency medicine program after training in emergency medicine in Canada. Recognizing Haiti's critical need for emergency care specialists, he developed the country's first emergency medicine residency program in 2010.
His work has transformed emergency response capabilities throughout Haiti, particularly in disaster situations. Dr. Dupuy designed low-cost triage systems and emergency protocols that have been implemented in hospitals nationwide. During the 2010 earthquake, he coordinated emergency medical response teams that treated over 5,000 critically injured patients.
Currently serving as chief of emergency services at Haiti's largest trauma center, Dr. Dupuy continues to train emergency physicians while improving emergency medical infrastructure across the country. His innovative approaches to emergency care in resource-limited settings have been published in leading medical journals.
Experience: 12 years
Dr. Nadège Fleurival is Haiti's first and only medical oncologist, having completed her fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She returned to Haiti in 2012 to establish the country's first comprehensive cancer treatment program at Hospital Saint Croix in Léogâne.
Facing immense challenges with limited chemotherapy options and radiation therapy unavailable in Haiti, Dr. Fleurival developed innovative treatment protocols adapted to available resources. She created Haiti's first cancer registry and pioneered palliative care services for terminal patients. Her advocacy led to the inclusion of several cancer medications in Haiti's essential drug list.
Despite the difficulties of practicing oncology in such a resource-limited setting, Dr. Fleurival has improved survival rates for several cancers and brought hope to thousands of Haitian patients. She continues to fight for increased cancer care resources while training Haitian physicians in oncology basics.
Experience: 23 years
Dr. Roland St. Pierre established Haiti's first nephrology service in 2005 after training in internal medicine and nephrology in France. Recognizing the growing burden of kidney disease in Haiti, he single-handedly developed the country's dialysis program from nothing.
Facing extreme resource limitations, Dr. St. Pierre adapted dialysis protocols to maximize limited supplies and trained nurses to provide care typically done by specialists in developed countries. His research on tropical nephropathies has identified unique forms of kidney disease prevalent in Haiti. He established Haiti's first kidney biopsy service and developed guidelines for managing kidney disease in resource-poor settings.
Currently advocating for expanded dialysis access and Haiti's first kidney transplant program, Dr. St. Pierre continues to provide life-saving care while training the next generation of Haitian nephrologists. His work has extended the lives of thousands of Haitians with kidney failure.
Experience: 19 years
Dr. Carline Beaubrun has revolutionized primary care in rural Haiti through her innovative community health models. After completing her medical training in Haiti and a family medicine residency in Canada, she returned to establish a network of community-based health centers in Haiti's Central Plateau region.
Her holistic approach integrates clinical care with public health interventions addressing clean water, nutrition, and sanitation. Dr. Beaubrun developed training programs for community health workers that have been adopted nationwide. Her clinics achieved dramatic improvements in child survival rates and chronic disease management in some of Haiti's poorest communities.
Recognized internationally for her work, Dr. Beaubrun received the 2018 Global Health Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians. She continues to practice while advising Haiti's Ministry of Health on primary care strategy and mentoring young physicians committed to serving rural communities.
Experience: 16 years
Dr. Emmanuel Toussaint is Haiti's leading pulmonologist, specializing in tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases prevalent in Haiti. After training in internal medicine in Haiti and pulmonary medicine in France, he returned to establish Haiti's first dedicated chest clinic in 2008.
His work has significantly improved TB diagnosis and treatment outcomes nationwide. Dr. Toussaint developed innovative directly observed therapy (DOT) programs that increased TB treatment completion rates from 60% to 90% in participating areas. He established Haiti's first pulmonary function testing laboratory and introduced modern management protocols for asthma and COPD.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Toussaint led Haiti's respiratory care response, training hundreds of providers in ventilator management and oxygen therapy. He continues to practice while conducting research on unique pulmonary conditions affecting Haitians and advocating for improved respiratory care infrastructure.
Experience: 14 years
Dr. Gabrielle Jean is Haiti's first and only endocrinologist, specializing in diabetes and thyroid disorders that are increasingly prevalent in Haiti. After completing her endocrinology fellowship in France, she returned to Haiti in 2010 to establish the Haitian Diabetes Institute.
Facing extreme challenges with limited access to insulin and other medications, Dr. Jean developed innovative diabetes management protocols adapted to Haiti's realities. Her community-based diabetes education programs have trained thousands of patients in self-care techniques. She established Haiti's first diabetes registry and introduced modern thyroid diagnostic techniques.
Despite practicing in one of the world's most resource-limited settings, Dr. Jean has significantly improved outcomes for Haitian endocrine patients. She continues to advocate for increased access to essential medications while training primary care providers in endocrine disorder management.
Experience: 21 years
Dr. Paul Raymond pioneered gastroenterology services in Haiti after training in internal medicine and gastroenterology in France. Recognizing the high burden of digestive diseases in Haiti, he established the country's first endoscopy unit in 2005 at Hospital Universitaire de Mirebalais.
His work has transformed the diagnosis and treatment of conditions like esophageal varices, peptic ulcers, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Raymond developed innovative low-cost techniques for managing portal hypertension that have been adopted throughout the Caribbean. He introduced Haiti's first screening programs for colorectal cancer and Helicobacter pylori infection.
Currently training Haiti's first generation of gastroenterologists, Dr. Raymond continues to practice while advocating for improved digestive health services nationwide. His research on tropical gastrointestinal diseases has been published in leading international journals.
Experience: 15 years
Dr. Marie-Flore Chavannes is Haiti's only rheumatologist, having completed her training in France before returning to serve her homeland. She established Haiti's first rheumatology clinic in 2010 to address the critical need for specialists in arthritis and autoimmune diseases.
Facing extreme medication shortages, Dr. Chavannes developed innovative treatment protocols using available medications combined with physical therapy techniques adapted to Haiti's realities. Her work has dramatically improved quality of life for thousands of Haitians suffering from painful rheumatic conditions. She established Haiti's first lupus support group and introduced modern diagnostic techniques for autoimmune diseases.
Recognizing the need for more specialists, Dr. Chavannes trains primary care providers in basic rheumatology while maintaining an active referral practice. Her research on unique rheumatic disease patterns in Haiti has contributed valuable knowledge to tropical rheumatology.
Experience: 18 years
Dr. William Auguste is Haiti's leading neonatologist, having trained in pediatrics and neonatology in France before returning to establish Haiti's first neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in 2007. His work has transformed newborn care in Haiti, where neonatal mortality rates were among the highest in the hemisphere.
Facing severe equipment shortages, Dr. Auguste developed low-tech solutions like kangaroo mother care and adapted CPAP devices that have saved thousands of premature infants. He established Haiti's first neonatal resuscitation training program, certifying over 500 birth attendants nationwide. His research on neonatal sepsis patterns in Haiti has influenced antibiotic protocols throughout the Caribbean.
Currently expanding NICU services to regional hospitals, Dr. Auguste continues to practice while training Haiti's first generation of neonatologists. His innovative approaches to neonatal care in resource-limited settings have been featured in international medical journals.
Experience: 13 years
Dr. Sabine Petit is Haiti's first and only hematologist, specializing in blood disorders like sickle cell disease that are highly prevalent in Haiti. After completing her hematology fellowship in France, she returned to establish Haiti's first comprehensive hematology service in 2012.
Her work has dramatically improved care for sickle cell patients through innovative pain management protocols and hydroxyurea treatment programs adapted to Haiti's resource constraints. Dr. Petit established Haiti's first blood disorder diagnostic laboratory and introduced modern management techniques for anemias and bleeding disorders.
Recognizing the critical need for more specialists, Dr. Petit trains primary care providers in hematology basics while maintaining an active referral practice. Her research on unique hematologic conditions in Haiti has contributed valuable knowledge to tropical hematology. She continues to advocate for increased access to essential hematologic medications.
Experience: 24 years
Dr. Jean-Robert Vil is Haiti's pioneering urologist, having established the country's first urology service in 2002 after training in Cuba and France. Recognizing the high burden of urologic conditions in Haiti, he single-handedly developed urologic care from nothing.
His innovations include adapting endoscopic techniques to Haiti's resource limitations and developing low-cost solutions for urinary diversion procedures. Dr. Vil established Haiti's first prostate cancer screening program and introduced modern management techniques for kidney stones and urinary tract infections. He has performed thousands of life-changing procedures for patients with urinary obstructions and congenital abnormalities.
Currently training Haiti's first generation of urologists, Dr. Vil continues to practice while advocating for improved urologic services nationwide. His textbook "Urology in Resource-Limited Settings" is used throughout the developing world.
Experience: 16 years
Dr. Lise Martel is Haiti's only physiatrist (rehabilitation physician), having completed her training in Canada before returning to establish Haiti's first comprehensive rehabilitation service in 2008. Her work has transformed care for amputees, stroke survivors, and spinal cord injury patients.
Following the 2010 earthquake, Dr. Martel organized Haiti's rehabilitation response, establishing mobile clinics that served thousands of injured survivors. She developed innovative low-cost prosthetic and orthotic solutions using locally available materials. Her community-based rehabilitation programs have enabled thousands of disabled Haitians to regain independence.
Currently expanding rehabilitation services to regional hospitals, Dr. Martel continues to practice while training Haiti's first rehabilitation specialists. Her work has brought hope and improved quality of life to countless Haitians with disabilities.
Experience: 20 years
Dr. Frantz Large is Haiti's foremost ear, nose and throat specialist, having established the country's first dedicated ENT service in 2005 after training in France. His work has addressed critical needs in hearing loss, sinus diseases, and head/neck cancers prevalent in Haiti.
Dr. Large pioneered innovative techniques for managing chronic ear infections and introduced modern hearing assessment methods. He established Haiti's first head and neck cancer screening program and developed low-cost surgical solutions for airway obstructions. His mobile ENT clinics have served thousands in remote areas.
Currently training Haiti's next generation of ENT specialists, Dr. Large continues to practice while advocating for improved ENT services nationwide. His research on tropical ENT conditions has been published in international journals.
Experience: 17 years
Dr. Rose-Anne Clermond is Haiti's first geriatrician, specializing in care for the elderly population that has been largely overlooked in Haiti's healthcare system. After training in internal medicine and geriatrics in Canada, she returned to establish Haiti's first geriatric clinic in 2010.
Her innovative approaches address Haiti's unique challenges in elder care, including limited family support systems and high rates of chronic diseases. Dr. Clermond developed community-based elder care programs that combine clinical services with social support. She introduced modern dementia screening and management techniques adapted to Haiti's cultural context.
Recognizing the growing need as Haiti's population ages, Dr. Clermond trains primary care providers in geriatric basics while maintaining an active practice. Her work has improved quality of life for thousands of elderly Haitians and brought attention to their healthcare needs.
Experience: 19 years
Dr. Pierre Richard is Haiti's only plastic and reconstructive surgeon, having trained in France before returning to establish Haiti's first burn and reconstructive surgery unit in 2006. His work has transformed care for burn victims, congenital deformity patients, and trauma survivors.
Following the 2010 earthquake, Dr. Richard led reconstructive surgery teams that performed hundreds of life-changing procedures. He developed innovative techniques for contracture release and skin grafting adapted to Haiti's resource limitations. His mobile surgical camps have provided free reconstructive surgery to thousands of Haitians with disabling deformities.
Currently training general surgeons in basic reconstructive techniques, Dr. Richard continues to practice while advocating for expanded plastic surgery services. His work has restored function and hope to countless Haitians with disfiguring conditions.
Experience: 22 years
Dr. Mirlande Manigat is Haiti's foremost pathologist, having established the country's first modern pathology laboratory in 2005 after training in France. Her work has revolutionized disease diagnosis and cancer care in Haiti.
Facing extreme resource limitations, Dr. Manigat developed innovative techniques for tissue processing and staining using locally available materials. She established Haiti's first cancer diagnostic service and introduced modern pathology standards. Her research on tropical disease pathology patterns has contributed valuable knowledge to global medicine.
Currently training Haiti's first generation of pathologists, Dr. Manigat continues to practice while advocating for improved laboratory services nationwide. Her work has enabled accurate diagnosis for thousands of Haitian patients.
Experience: 18 years
Dr. Jean-Willy Saint Fleur is Haiti's leading anesthesiologist, having trained in France before returning to establish Haiti's first anesthesia residency program in 2010. His work has transformed surgical safety and pain management nationwide.
Dr. Saint Fleur developed innovative anesthesia protocols adapted to Haiti's resource limitations, significantly reducing perioperative mortality. He introduced modern pain management techniques and established Haiti's first post-anesthesia care unit. His training programs have certified hundreds of nurse anesthetists serving throughout Haiti.
Currently expanding anesthesia services to regional hospitals, Dr. Saint Fleur continues to practice while training Haiti's next generation of anesthesiologists. His work has made surgery safer for thousands of Haitian patients.
Experience: 15 years
Dr. Marie-Laurence Jn Baptiste is Haiti's first board-certified radiologist, having completed her training in Canada before returning to modernize Haiti's radiology services in 2010. Her work has transformed diagnostic imaging capabilities nationwide.
Dr. Jn Baptiste established Haiti's first comprehensive radiology department with modern ultrasound, CT, and X-ray services. She developed innovative protocols for maximizing limited imaging resources and introduced teleradiology collaborations with international centers. Her training programs have improved imaging interpretation skills among Haitian physicians.
Currently expanding radiology services to regional hospitals, Dr. Jn Baptiste continues to practice while advocating for improved diagnostic infrastructure. Her work has enabled accurate diagnosis for thousands of Haitian patients.
Experience: 30 years
Dr. Ernst Noël is Haiti's most distinguished public health physician, having served as Minister of Health and led numerous national health initiatives. His career has focused on strengthening Haiti's health system and addressing infectious disease challenges.
Dr. Noël designed Haiti's successful cholera elimination program and led the national HIV/AIDS response that reduced mother-to-child transmission by 80%. He established Haiti's first public health training program and developed innovative community health worker models. His leadership during multiple health crises has saved countless lives.
Currently advising the government on health system reform, Dr. Noël continues to shape Haiti's public health strategy while mentoring the next generation of public health leaders.
Experience: 14 years
Dr. Francesca Bellegarde is Haiti's first palliative care specialist, having trained in the United States before returning to establish Haiti's first palliative care service in 2010. Her work has transformed end-of-life care for thousands of Haitians with terminal illnesses.
Facing cultural taboos around death and limited access to pain medications, Dr. Bellegarde developed innovative approaches integrating medical care with psychosocial and spiritual support. She established Haiti's first hospice program and introduced modern pain management techniques adapted to available resources. Her training programs have certified hundreds of providers in basic palliative care.
Currently expanding palliative services nationwide, Dr. Bellegarde continues to practice while advocating for improved access to end-of-life care. Her work has brought dignity and comfort to countless Haitian patients and families.