Bougainvillea Clinic
Proudly serving as the British Virgin Islands’ sole private hospital, Bougainvillea Clinic is a trusted destination for exceptional medical care. We offer general hospital services, including surgical specialties such as ENT surgery, orthopedic and spinal surgery, general, gynecology, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery and more.
Built on the remains of an early seventeenth-century Dutch fort, our hospital is locally known as the “Purple Palace”. Centrally located in Road Town, the capital of the BVI, it has a magnificent view of Road Harbour and surrounding islands.
The Bougainvillea Clinic has held a world-renowned reputation for excellence in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery since it was first opened in 1973 by Dr. Robin Tattersall, FRCS(I), OBE. The Clinic began its transformation into a general hospital with a focus on the surgical specialties in 2007, when a special relationship was forged with the doctors of Eureka Medical Clinic. In January 2010, in a pre-retirement move, Dr. Tattersall finally transferred ownership of the clinic to Dr. Heskith Vanterpool of Eureka.
Under new ownership and management, the Bougainvillea Clinic is now undergoing transformation into a modern hospital. Nevertheless, every effort is being made to retain the special warmth and charm that both the clinic and its staff are traditionally known for, with safety and attention to detail being our main concerns.
OUR SERVICES
Find the care that you need
As the only private hospital in the British Virgin Islands, Bougainvillea Clinic is a leading medical center offering a full spectrum of hospital services. We focus on advanced surgical specialties — including aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedic and spinal procedures, as well as abdominal, breast, and gynecological surgeries — all performed in world-class medical facilities designed to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Orthopedic and Spinal Surgery
General and Laparoscopic Surgery
Aesthetic and Plastic surgery
Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
Why Should You
Choose Us?
At Bougainvillea Clinic, patients benefit from the expertise of world-class surgeons and caring healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering the best healthcare available. Our peaceful setting and attentive staff create an environment where both surgery and recovery are handled with comfort and compassion. Many of our specialist surgeons and physicians bring decades of experience from top hospitals and medical facilities in the UK, Ireland, Europe, the USA, and leading healthcare centers across the Caribbean. We proudly offer an extensive range of advanced medical, surgical, and diagnostic services — ensuring every patient receives high-quality health care that meets global standards.
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OUR VISION AND MISSION
Excellence in Healthcare
The Bougainvillea Clinic is dedicated to providing exceptional, accessible, and efficient healthcare in the British Virgin Islands. We are committed to promoting wellness through continuous health education tailored to the needs of our community. Our innovative medical and surgical services are grounded in evidence-based practices, ensuring the highest standards of care. By incorporating safe, modern technology, we deliver personalized, high-quality healthcare that meets and exceeds the expectations of our clients.
We devote ourselves to service to our clients and are guided by the following values:
Compassion
We believe in being empathetic, honest, and open to all our clients while fostering trust, understanding, and meaningful connections with them.
Collaboration
We promote teamwork and believe that all members of the healthcare team play a valuable role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered medical care.
Respect
We recognize that each person has unique needs and are committed to treating all patients and staff with dignity, respect, and confidentiality.
Accountability
We take full responsibility for our actions, employ highly skilled professionals, encourage continuous learning, and ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively.
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Our Hospital
Bougainvillea Clinic is equipped with two modern operating theatres and a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. We offer comfortable in-patient accommodations with private and semi-private room options, all supported by 24-hour professional nursing care.
Our dedicated physiotherapy department plays a key role in post-operative recovery, particularly for orthopedic and spinal surgery patients, and also welcomes referrals from other healthcare providers.
Patients also have direct access to the best Imaging Services you can find anywhere else in the world, which includes X-Ray, CT Scan, Ultrasonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Through association with the nearby Eureka Medical Clinic and Medicure Laboratory and Pharmacy, our patients have quick and easy access to a complete range of lab tests and medications.
A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
Medical Tourism
Medical services that once required overseas travel are now accessible right here in the British Virgin Islands. Medical tourism has become a significant part of our clinic’s growth, with patients traveling from Europe, Canada, the United States, South America, and across the Caribbean to receive expert treatment. Whether you are seeking plastic and aesthetic surgery with Dr. Leonard Harris, joint replacement procedures, or advanced spinal surgery with Dr. Christoph Ahrens, our world-class healthcare clinic combines medical excellence with the beauty and tranquility of the islands — making recovery a uniquely rewarding experience.
