CAY HILL:--- The St. Maarten Medical Center is proud to announce that as of Tuesday, April 1, 2014, Dr. Menno Misset joined the medical staff as a specialist in General Surgery.
"We are happy to welcome Dr. Misset who will bring 12 years of extensive experience to our hospital. He is an Oncology and Trauma Surgeon who has a good combination of experience and knowledge that will be of benefit to our community," said hospital director Kees Klarenbeek.
"I look forward to taking care of the health needs of the people and building a relationship with the general practitioners to improve the care for the people living here." Dr. Misset continues, "I quit my job to come to the island to have a good change in my career, something new but for the long-term and I hope to find the SMMC an enjoyable environment to work within, I think I will."
Dr. Misset completed his medical training at the University of Antwerpen in Belgium, where he specialised in oncology and trauma. He also specialises in minimal invasive surgery; laparoscopy procedures for the gallbladder, hernia, appendix and colon to name a few.
Prior to his employment at the St. Maarten Medical Center, Dr. Misset worked at the Bernhoven hospital in the Netherlands.
Patients can visit Dr. Misset in the Outpatient Department by appointments, made in person or by phone 543-1111 ext 1300, 1310. SZV patients are required to have a referral letter for clinic visits.
The St. Maarten Medical Center looks forward to a good working relationship with Dr. Misset, we are happy to have him on our team for the best healthcare for the people of St. Maarten.