Dr. Dexter E. Hazlewood

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Dr. Hazlewood is an American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine. With 38 years of experience, he has served in various critical roles, including Medical Chief for the Central Illinois Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC’s) of the Veterans Administration, one of the world’s top 3 largest healthcare networks and Staff Physician for the Hospital Sisters Healthcare System (HSHS). His professional journey also includes significant contributions as a staff physician at Wexford Health Sources. His previous positions include providing medical care and administrative leadership at St. Vincent’s hospital NYC and serving as a medical consultant for Metamorph Inc., a European-based company offering trans-Atlantic consultative services to multinational corporations. As President and CEO of Exquisite Skin Care Inc., Dr. Hazlewood led corporate management and developed strategic relationships across various industry sectors.

Dr. Hazlewood's passion for soccer spans more than 50 years, encompassing roles as a player, manager, coach, and advisor. He holds the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National "B License" and has audited the "A License". His soccer credentials are further highlighted by his participation as a delegate at the FIFA Congress during the Women’s World Cup Final in 1999 and his participation in the US Coaches Delegation to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2011. In 2020, he was in the inaugural class of 18 coaches throughout North America, who achieved certification in the La Liga Formation Methodology (LLFM) in Madrid, Spain.

Strategic Consultation Expertise: Dr. Hazlewood’s expertise extends beyond medicine and soccer. His strategic consulting skills are evident from his work with the New York City Mass Transit Authority as an expert medical consultant, providing review and opinions on lawsuits. His private medical practice in New York, managing over 1500 patients, garnered high efficiency and management ratings.

Dr. Hazlewood earned his M.D. from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and holds a B.A. in Bio-Psychology from Columbia University in the City of New York. His postdoctoral training includes an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Long Island College Hospital. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds medical licenses in multiple states including New York and  Illinois.

Dr. Hazlewood has shared his expertise through various media channels, including television interviews on diabetes, IPL technology, photo-rejuvenation, and Botox treatments, he has also served as the lead television expert spokesperson on COVID guidance during the pandemic for HSHS.

Dr. Hazlewood’s extensive experience as an administrator, clinician, and consultant makes him an invaluable asset in obtaining sponsorships for the development of football. His proven ability to manage large-scale operations, develop strategic relationships, and provide innovative solutions ensures that he can effectively advocate for and secure the necessary support. His dual passion for medicine and soccer, combined with his leadership skills, uniquely positions him to bridge these fields and drive the growth of football in Guyana.

As the President of Elite Consultants EC, LLC, Dr. Hazlewood is dedicated to leveraging his comprehensive background and network to champion the development of Guyanese football, making a compelling case for sponsorship and support from stakeholders globally.