Meet our team

Dr. Leonardo J. Akan obtained his medical degree (M.B.B.S.) from the University of the West Indies. He completed Paediatric Residency training at the University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital. He served as Chief Paediatric Resident after graduation and obtained board certification with the American Academy of Pediatrics. He then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Miami and returned to Trinidad and Tobago to start the first growth hormone administration program for children in the public hospital system.
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In private practice, Dr Akan has started a comprehensive newborn screening program for inborn errors of metabolism, newborn hearing and vision screening. He is certified in insulin pump training and runs a support group for patients with continuous glucose monitoring systems.
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Dr. Akan has been practicing in clinical Paediatrics for over 20 years. He is also employed with the North Central Regional Health Authority as a consultant in Paediatrics and manages the Paediatric Endocrinology Services with the assistance of dedicated hospital colleagues. He is also an Associate Lecturer in Paediatrics with the University of the West Indies and enjoys teaching medical students.
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He practices Paediatrics and Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism at ABC Paediatrics and has organized the Transformer Fitness Program with a group of healthcare professionals located nationally.
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“Nelson Mandela said, “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” And so I believe that if you want to build a better society then nurture “a better child”. One of the many things ABC means to me.”

Mr Roger Khan’s love for children and surgery have led him along the path to help kids.
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He was placed in Paediatric Surgery for his elective as an intern and has now been in the field of Paediatric Surgery for over 22 years. During which time, he has trained in Trinidad, UK Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, Manchester Children’s Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre Nottingham.
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He worked under umbrella of varying sub-specialties and exceptional, well-renowned Paediatric Surgeons both locally and internationally.
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He says that, “Collaborating with a team such as ABC Pediatrics allows a safe, expert and focused environment providing the best care possible.”

“At the age of ten, my family and I stood helplessly by as my sister passed away. It was that experience that ignited a spark in me to make every sacrifice necessary to become a Paediatrician; and not just any Paediatrician, but one whose compassion and genuine nature drives me to go above and beyond until all patients under my care are better. This spark has since grown into a strong flame and it continues to drive me daily to provide the best Paediatric care possible, through evidence-based practice and research. My goal is to alleviate every parent’s nightmare: A Sick Child and my reward is knowing that a child’s quality of life has improved from my care. I pride myself in my commitment to improving the health and lives of children, from newborns to adolescents.” – Dr Giselle Pierre
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Dr Pierre studied Medicine at The University of The West Indies, where she graduated as a Medical Doctor in 2010. Her passion and dedication to helping sick children led her to obtain both UK and UWI certification as a Paediatrician. She is a Member of The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in the United Kingdom and holds a Doctorate of Medicine in Paediatrics.
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Dr Pierre works as a General Paediatrician in ABC Paediatrics and also holds a senior position in the Paediatric Department, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. She has dedicated her life to the improvement of our nation’s children through her work in paediatrics over the past seven years. Her drive to perfect her craft has resulted in her extensive experience in a variety of settings.
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Dr Pierre’s passion to provide a high quality of care to all children is unparalleled. She believes in educating, supporting and empowering patients and families. She is easily accessible and her tranquil demeanour, friendly personality and patience are some of her hallmarks. She sees ABC Paediatrics as an exciting opportunity for holistic management of all patients and believes it will enrich the communities in which they serve.

Dr Marlon Timothy graduated from The University of the West Indies in 2003 with his MBBS and then completed the Doctor of Medicine (DM) in Paediatrics in 2009. In August 2010 he started as a consultant Paediatrician at the Sangre Grande Hospital where he still practices today.
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In 2012, he was accepted to join the prestigious Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine Program at the University of Toronto and was awarded a scholarship by the Ministry of Health to pursue this field of study. During that time, Dr Timothy worked at the three largest Neonatal ICU’s in Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Mt Sinai Hospital and the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre where he excelled and graduated in 2014 as the Fellow of the Year. On his return to Trinidad in June 2014, he was appointed by the Minister of Health to form and Chair, the National Neonatal Committee.
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Dr Timothy, on his return introduced life saving techniques and skills to the entire country which ultimately resulted in the drastic decline in morbidity and mortality associated with poor delivery outcomes and extreme preterm birth. He has spearheaded the development of the NICU at the Sangre Grande Hospital and is currently the Head of the Paediatric and Neonatal Units there, as well as at Port of Spain General Hospital.
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Dr Timothy, an avid researcher has published case reports and studies and continues to work on ground-breaking research in Trinidad and Tobago in Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine.
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Through the ABC Paediatrics team, Dr Timothy now adds his expertise in delivery room management, care of the preterm baby, care of babies with difficult deliveries and those with special issues. Additionally, he is also available to see pregnant mothers who have worrying antenatal ultrasounds and need information, planning and consultation on how such conditions will affect the pregnancy and the baby once delivered.
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His Mission Statement is “To provide the best possible care for your baby from delivery to their first sentence.”

Dr Nicole Solomon obtained her undergraduate medical degree, M.B.B.S, from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine in 2006. Following this, she worked in the Paediatric Department EWMSC from 2007-2017. She left acting in the role of Consultant in the Neonatal ICU Mt. Hope Women’s Hospital.
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During her time there, she completed her Paediatric Medical Specialty Training and achieved the Doctor of Medicine (DM) Paediatrics from UWI in 2014. Additionally she attained membership to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK in 2016.
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She was then accepted in 2017 as an International Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Nephrology at the Birmingham Childrens’ Hospital, UK. The fellowship was funded by the ISN, International Society of Nephrology, and she returned to Trinindad in 2019 after completing two years of training. As a Paediatric Nephrologist she specializes in the care of children with kidney disease including those requiring dialysis and transplant.
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Dr Solomon has worked closely with the Transplant Links Community (TLC) group, which is a charity that provides hands on training in kidney transplantation for surgeons, doctors and nurses in low-/middle-income countries. TLC has worked together with the National Organ Transplant Unit in Trinidad and Tobago by making paediatric renal transplant here a reality since 2008.
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“My mission is to establish a Paediatric Nephrology service in Trinidad and Tobago and provide expert care to children in this country and the Caribbean region who suffer from common renal conditions as well as those in renal failure.” – Dr Nicole Solomon

Ms Lena Jogie graduated with a Masters in Clinical Psychology in 2011 from the University of the West Indies. Since then, she has worked with children and young adults focussing mainly in the areas of education and mental health.
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Ms Jogie specialises in the fields of psychoeducational assessments, group therapy and teaching. She also has a background in teaching having taught at both the secondary and tertiary levels. It is because of this she says the quote “Everyone can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way” is quite true.
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Ms Jogie has additionally worked to promote and sustain the field of psychology in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held positions of Assistant Secretary and Treasurer for the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists (TTAP) and continues to be an active member. She is also a British Psychological Society (BPS) registered test user with membership of the BPS and is on the BPS register of Qualifications in Test use (RQTU).
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She promotes awareness in sharing her knowledge and experience in mental health and learning difficulties on both her professional Facebook page (www.lenajogie.com) and presenting at community events. She believes that it is important for parents to pay close attention to their child’s educational and emotional development.
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She says, “I enjoy working with children and young persons and helping their parents understand more about their learning and emotional profiles. Evaluations are useful to understand one’s strengths and weaknesses. This inform parents more about their children and how to guide them academically, socially and emotionally.”

Mrs. Sarah Lisa Subhan is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in child mental health.
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The aim of Mrs. Subhan’s clinical work is to provide a voice to children. Her therapeutic practice is neurobiologically informed and child and family centered. The areas of specialization are: trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment, families of divorce, co- parenting and child custody evaluations.
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Mrs. Subhan was trained at Loyola University Maryland and Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. The Kennedy Krieger Institute is closely linked the Johns Hopkins Hopital. Mrs. Subhan’s training at these facilities was focused on specialized therapies such as Play Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Family Therapy. She was thereafter trained in Child Custody evaluations at William James College, Boston; Integrative Sandtray Therapy at Southern Sandtray Institute, Arkansas; Common Sense Parenting, Conscious Discipline and other expressive therapy approaches.
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She is a member of the International Honor Society of Psychology: Psi Chi; an International Credentialed Sandtray Therapist and maintains International affiliation with the Association of Play Therapy.
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Often, children are unable to communicate their feelings, thoughts and experiences through words. “Play is the child’s natural medium of self expression for children” -Virginia Axline.
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Expressive therapies such as play, art and sand tray allow children and adults to express themselves, process their hurt and find healing while in a safe and supportive environment.
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Mrs. Subhan’s practice values the family unit and views attachment as a critical element of development. Parents are guided to promote a safe, stable, emotionally balanced environment to promote secure attachment relationships with their children.
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“You can discover more in an hour of play that in a year of conversation” – Plato.
“Children are not only sensitive to silence, but also to a voice which calls them… Out of that silence” – Maria Montessori.

Dr Brequelle Timothy is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Specialist in Reproductive Medicine. Dr Timothy obtained her undergraduate medical degree from the University of the West Indies (UWI) in 2008. She subsequently pursued post-graduate training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and achieved specialist qualifications from both the UK (MRCOG) in 2015, and UWI (DM) in 2016. She is also a fellow of the American College of Obstetrician & Gynecologists (FACOG).

Dr Timothy was recruited for subspecialty training in reproductive medicine by Trinidad and Tobago IVF and Fertility Centre, which she successfully completed in 2019. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in sexual and reproductive health and is an associate lecturer with UWI. Dr Timothy firmly believes that patient education is the main facet of managing any medical problem/condition and is often lauded by patients for the way in which she takes the time to explain and answer their questions.

She has a particular passion for the education of girls and young women, to empower them to know more about their bodies. Dr Timothy aims to offer management (evaluation, diagnosis and treatment) of common gynaecological problems seen in the teenage girl, as well as provide education and guidance – all in a sensitive and caring environment.