A medical practice owned by a former Premier will celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer.

Bermuda Healthcare Services, founded by Ewart Brown, will celebrate the milestone with a “patient appreciation event”, as well as several giveaways.

Dr Brown said: “On behalf of the team at Bermuda Healthcare Services, I would like to thank all of our patients over the years who put their trust in us, and the public for its support.”

The practice opened in 1993 after Dr Brown moved to the island from Los Angeles.

Starting with only three part-time staff, it became the first private practice to offer diagnostic imaging services and one of the first to offer comprehensive physicals.

Dr Brown said: “When I started Bermuda Healthcare Services 30 years ago, it was a very proud moment for me having worked abroad for two decades.

“I initially wanted to start my practice in Bermuda, but after not passing the medical examination in the 1970s, I went to the US, passed and set up my first practice in Los Angeles.”

He added: “When I retook and passed my exams in 1988, I decided to create a comprehensive private medical practice that offered patients the best possible medical care on island. I am proud to say that I achieved that goal.”