I am Saska Sertimer, a highly skilled Family Physician with over thirteen (13) years? experience, born and raised in the beautiful country called Guyana ?the only English-speaking nation in South America. Currently, I manage a Primary Health Care Centre under the main referral hospital in my country. As the first contact for patients at the community level, the well-being of my patients and ensuring that they receive the best possible care are my priority areas.
My professional experience has allowed me to improve my clinical skills while appreciating the value of teamwork and providing the opportunity to be a leader and affect change. I am skilled in diagnosing and devising optimal treatment plans for patients. As a Healthcare Provider, I always strive to be that professional who is empathetic and dedicated to delivering the best patient care.
I obtained my Undergraduate Degrees in Pharmacy and then Medicine at the University of Guyana. I later pursued Family Medicine as my specialty area; obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma at the Middlesex University and a Masters Degree at the University of Edinburgh; both in the United Kingdom. I am currently reading for a Masters Degree in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Buckingham.
My interest lies in being a servant leader by volunteering in various activities at my church, community and organisations such as the Guyana Hemophilia Society that seeks to raise awareness of patients living with bleeding disorders. In October 2024, I organized the first Health Walk in my community; raising awareness to Breast and Cervical Cancer among other chronic diseases.