Anesthesiologist

Jason Toppin

Dr. Jason Toppin is a leading anesthesiologist and expert in critical care medicine. He  is currently  a lecturer in Anaesthesia and Critical Care at the University of the West Indies (UWI) and serves as Head of Critical Care at the University Hospital of the West Indies. With a strong foundation in clinical practice and academic leadership, Dr. Topppin is committed to advancing patient care through evidence-based medicine and innovation.

Personal Info

Dr. Toppin’s medical career is distinguished by his dual focus on patient care and academic research. His primary area of research explores the impact of aging on health outcomes and strategies to enhance the quality of life in older adults. He is also actively engaged in studying the role of artificial intelligence in improving diagnostics and decision-making in critical care settings.

Respected across the region, Dr. Toppin brings a collaborative spirit to medicine, frequently working with regional healthcare professionals and mentoring the next generation of clinicians. His work is marked by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to the future of Caribbean healthcare.

Specialty :

Anesthesiology & Critical Care

Degrees :
  • M.B.B.S., University of the West Indies
  • DM in Anaesthesia and Critical Care from UWI
  • Postgraduate Training in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, UWI
  • Fellowships in Cardiac Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Anaesthesia for Transplantation

 

Experience :

Dr. Jason Toppin has over 14 years of experience in anaesthesia and critical care. He has served as Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at UHWI since 2011, Director of Critical Care at UHWI since 2020, Associate Lecturer at UWI Mona since 2012, and was Director of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at the Heart Institute of the Caribbean from 2019 to 2021.

Professional Skills

Dr. Jason Toppin is a highly respected anesthesiologist and critical care specialist, known for his leadership, compassion, and commitment to advancing medical care in the Caribbean.

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Award and Honours

Dr. Jason Toppin has been recognized for his leadership and expertise through key positions such as Director of Critical Care at the University Hospital of the West Indies and Director of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at the Heart Institute of the Caribbean. These roles reflect his commitment to advancing patient care and clinical excellence in the region.

2020 – Present :

Director of Critical Care

Dr. Toppin leads the critical care unit at UHWI, overseeing intensive care services and implementing protocols that improve patient outcomes across the hospital.

2019 – 2021 :

Director of Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Heart Institute of the Caribbean: Dr. Toppin led anesthetic and critical care services, introducing best practices and innovations to enhance patient safety and quality of care.