Dr. Kershelle Deterville is a General Practitioner with a growing track record in primary care, community health, and patient advocacy. With clinical experience at St. Jude Hospital and Millenium Heights Medical Complex, Dr. Deterville is well-versed in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, including hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory conditions. She is passionate about health education, disease prevention, and improving healthcare accessibility across the Caribbean. Her interests lie in holistic patient care, youth health outreach, and strengthening the patient-doctor relationship
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