After graduating high school from St. John’s College in Nassau, Theodore Turnquest left the Bahamas to begin his studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. He completed his studies earning a Bachelors of Arts degree in Chemistry; which allowed him to pursue further education at the University’s College of Medicine

After receiving his Doctor of Medicine degree, Dr. Turnquest set off to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas for his residency in Internal Medicine. He then returned to the University of South Florida to complete his hematology and oncology fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. After completion of his post-graduate training, Dr. Turnquest passed his board exams and retains Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology; as well as Board Eligibility for Hematology.

In 2002, Dr. Theodore Turnquest moved back to The Bahamas (Nassau) where he is a Consultant in Medical Oncology and Hematology for the Public Hospital Authority. He provides Clinical Hematology and Oncology care for the Public Hospital System, including directing both Inpatient and Outpatient activities. In 2002, Dr. Turnquest established his Private Medical Practice, Oncology Consultants Ltd. Here he provides medical oncology and hematology services for local residents and tourists alike.

Dr. Turnquest assists in Nursing Education, Community Awareness programs, and Civic group programs on Cancer Screening and Advancement. He is actively involved in oncology research in the Bahamas. He has completed studies on the genetic component of breast cancer in Bahamian women. He also is currently developing a PCR lab where genetic and molecular defects can be detected locally.