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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has announced the return of Dr. Adrianna Cole Baez as a Senior Registrar and cardiologist following the completion of her specialist training in Cuba.<\/p>

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Dr. Cole Baez, who previously served as a house officer at the hospital, has rejoined the institution\u2019s clinical team after advancing her expertise in cardiology. The medical centre said her return strengthens its capacity to deliver specialized cardiac care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is now seeing patients in the outpatient clinic on a referral basis.<\/p>

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Hospital officials welcomed her appointment, noting it reflects ongoing efforts to enhance specialist services and improve patient care across Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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