Dr Sara Watkin

24/09/2025

England reported nearly 3,000 measles cases in 2024 - mostly in unvaccinated children. Cayman’s travel links make imported measles a real risk.

💬 "I have seen what measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases can do. I have also seen how dramatically that burden lifts when vaccines are widely used. Those memories stay with me, the sick children, the frightened faces, the grieving families. And I have seen the alternative, where hospital beds remain empty of these cases because children are protected." – Dr Sara Watkin

Vaccines save countless children in the UK, Cayman, and worldwide from preventable suffering. We must protect that achievement and hold all influential voices - not just clinicians, to rigorous standards.

🔗 Read Dr Sara’s full article: https://optimal.ky/vaccines-in-children-cayman/

13/08/2025

20/12/2024

19/12/2024

❗Please view holiday hours, updated as of 19th December 2024.

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🎄We hope you’re having a lovely holiday season! Please note some changes below to our clinic's opening hours over the holiday period.

🔹Saturday 21st December 2024
Normal hours (9:30AM - 1 PM)

🔹Monday, 23rd December 2024 –
Saturday, 4th January 2025
Closed*

🔹Monday, 6th January 2025
Normal hours resume
(Opening at 8:30 AM)

Dr Sara (Watkin) is having a forced leg rest over Christmas to recover from a knee operation, hence the slightly extended closure. We've chosen the period to ensure minimal disruption to patient care and she will be her usual available self by WhatsApp, Mobile at 📲 326 7827 and for video consultations where necessary.

If you have an emergency, go to George Town Hospital (HSA) Accident & Emergency, or dial 911. Please let them know who your Paediatrician is and they will call our team at Optimal if appropriate.

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*Also closed on Sunday, as per our normal opening hours.

04/11/2024

❗IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please note that Optimal Healthcare is open today, 4th November. However, we will be closed tomorrow, 5th November, due to the hurricane warning issued for the Cayman Islands for Tropical Depression 18.

We anticipate reopening on Wednesday, 6th November, provided the "All Clear" has been issued.

For any queries or urgent concerns, please contact Dr. Watkin at (345) 326-7827.

Stay safe everyone!

16/10/2024

It was great having Dr. Sara Watkin and Mr. Andrew
Vincent from Optimal Healthcare in the studio today! ❤️

Join them for a special Blue Zones Brunch on Sunday., November 3rd at Bacaro! 🍴🍸

Enjoy cocktails, canapés, and Blue Zones-inspired dishes, plus a talk from Nick Buettner, one of the original explorers behind the Blue Zones discovery.

Proceeds will benefit the Cayman Heart Foundation.
Don’t miss out on this unique Sunday brunch experience-visit optimal.ky/events for tickets! 🎟️

16/10/2024

It was awesome having Dr. Sara Watkin and Mr.
Andrew Vincent from Optimal Healthcare on air today! 💙

Don’t miss out on the Blue Zones Brunch at Bacaro on Sunday, November 3rd. 🍽️

Enjoy cocktails, canapés, and Blue Zones-inspired dishes, with a special talk by Nick Buettner, one of the original explorers behind the discovery. Plus, proceeds go to the Cayman Heart Foundation.

Grab your tickets at optimal.ky/events and join us for an unforgettable Sunday!

24/09/2024

📢IMPORTANT NOTICE UPDATE:

Due to continued inclement weather conditions, our clinic will remain closed today, 24th September 2024.

If you have an emergency, please contact Dr Watkin at (345) 326-7827.

Stay safe!

24/09/2024

Good morning everyone.

Please note that Optimal Healthcare will be closed this morning due to the inclement weather. We will reassess the situation at midday today.

If you have an emergency, please contact Dr Watkin at (345) 326-7827.

Be Safe!

28/08/2024