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MBChB (Stell); FC Neurol (SA)
I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Stellenbosch in 2008 and completed my Neurology fellowship from the College of Neurologists, South Africa in 2015. I started a motor neuron clinic and database in the State sector to facilitate research and improve patient care. I conducted my MMed research in Parkinson’s disease.
Head of Medical Oncology – Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand
MBBCh MMed (Int Med) FCP(SA)
Emeritus Professor of Medical Oncology, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences. Past Chairman South African Society of Medical Oncology (SASMO). Member of International Affairs Committee of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Chairman of Scientific Advisory Committee of National Cancer Registry (NCR). Member of Ministerial Advisory Committee on Cancer (MACC), Medicines Control Council (MCC), Clinical Trials Committee of Medicines Control Council (MCC-CTC), National Tertiary/Quaternary Essential Medicines List (EML) Committee.
MB BCh (Wits) ; FCP (SA)
Nephrologist in group practice with Dr Shoyab Wadee and Dr Vakhtang Rekhviashvili. The practice covers the full spectrum of nephrology services and works in close cooperation with the dialysis vascular access surgical unit, interventional radiology department and transplant surgery team. Our team has more than 45 years of collective experience in nephrology.
MBBCh; FCP; Cert Neph; MMed
MBBCh (Wits), FCP (SA), Certificate Nephrology (SA), MMed (Wits)
Nephrologist in group practice with Dr Vakhtang Rekhviashvili and Dr Zakaria Gangat. The practice covers the full spectrum of nephrology services and works in close cooperation with the dialysis vascular access surgical unit, interventional radiology department and transplant surgery team. Our team has more than 45 years of collective experience in nephrology.
MBBCh (Wits), DA (SA), FC Neurol (SA)
Dr Prakash Kathan is a healthcare practitioner, practicing as a Neurologist at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC), in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Dr Kathan has gained a lot of experience working for some of the busiest public hospitals in Africa. Dr Kathan completed his medical degree at Wits University in 2005.He completed his internship and community service, spent time in Anesthesiology obtaining a Diploma in Anesthesiology (CMSA).
MBChB (UFS); FC Neurol (SA); MMed Neurology (Wits)
Dr Visagie is a general adult neurologist practicing at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, where he is currently attending to patients in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. He obtained his medical degree at the University of the Free State (UFS) in 2013, after which he completed his internship and community service in Bethlehem, followed by a year of general practice in Potchefstroom. In 2018 he started his neurology fellowship/training as a registrar on the Johannesburg/Wits circuit, rotating through Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and Helen Joseph Hospital.
MBChB, FCNP (SA), MMed (Nucl Med)
Dr. Purbhoo is a Nuclear Physician working at both Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and Wits Donald Gordon Nuclear Medicine Unit.
MBBCh (WITS) FCP(SA) Cert Med Onc (SA)
MD; MMed (Nuclear Medicine) (Wits)
MBBCH (Wits); FCOphth (SA); MMed (Wits)
I am an ophthalmologist practicing general ophthalmology with a special interest in Retinal and Uveitis diseases. This includes performing retinal detachment repair surgery, retinal laser photocoagulation and intravitreal injections for conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age related macular degeneration and many more.
MB.;BCh . FCS (SA) FRC Ophth (UK)
Orbital tumour lid tumour removal and reconstruction. View the Eye Health articles.
MBBCh (Wits); FC (Ophth) SA; Mmed (Wits)
MBBCh (Wits); FCS Ophth
MBBCh (Wits), FC Ophth (SA), PhD (Med), MSc (Med)
Previous Head of Department of Ophthalmology at the University of the Witwatersrand from 1997 – 2017. Interest areas are general medical ophthalmology and specifically corneal problems and infections of the eye and cornea. I am commonly consulted as a second opinion and assist where possible and also with limited medico-legal cases.
MMBch (Wits); FCP (SA)
MBBCh; FCOG; Cert Gynae Onc
An experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Trudy Smith further specialised as a Gynaecological Oncologist at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2009.
Recent publications featuring Dr Trudy Smith:
MBBCH M.Med (Rad(T)
Dr J Kotzen is a Radiation Oncologist.
MBBCh Wits (2012), FCP (SA) (2019), MMed Wits (Int. Med) (2020), Cert Clinical Haematology (SA) Phys (2023)
Dr Shinny Alimia is a specialist physician and Clinical Haematologist with interests in treating all blood related disorders and malignancies. She is also involved with bone marrow transplants in the dedicated stem cell transplant unit at Wits Donald Gordon. She is passionate about her discipline, dedicated to her patients and aspires to provide the best care possible.
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MBBCh (wits); FCP (SA); PhD; FRCP (UK)
MBBCh (Wits); FCP (SA); MMed Cert Cardiology (SA)
MBChB; FCP (SA); MSc (Rotterdam); Cert Clin Haem (SA) Phys
I am a Clinical Haematologist. My main interests are bone marrow transplantation and CAR-T cells. I am currently doing research on auto stem cell transplant mobilization, harvest and Haploidentical stem cell transplants in South Africa especially in patients with donor specific antibodies. My ethos is to give the best possible therapy for my patients and going the extra mile.
MBChB Stell (1996); MMed (Int Med) Stell (2001); Cert Clinical Haematology (SA) (2005)
Dr Jackie Thomson is a clinical haematologist whose main area of interest is the treatment of blood disorders/malignancies. She is an expert in bone marrow transplantation and stem cell transplantation. She is the first Transplant Program Director to be recognised by the European Bone Marrow Transplant Society by obtaining JACIE accreditation. She is passionate about improving patient outcomes and does so by following best practices and implementing quality systems of international standards.
MBChB (UCT), FCPaed (SA) MMed (UP), Certificate in paediatric oncology
I am Dr Nandipha Sigedle. I am a qualified paediatric oncologist. After qualifying as a paediatrician I worked in a liver transplant unit where I gained immense experience in solid organ transplant. I then went on to specialise in paediatric oncology. Post qualification I did fellowship in Stem cell transplant with Dr Jacqueline Thomson. I am currently a paediatric oncologist with special interest in Stem cell transplant as well as blood disorders.
MBChB (Stell)
Critical Care And Pulmonology Unit
MBChB , FCP (SA), Cert Geriatrics (SA), MPhil (Geriatric Medicine)
Prof Tipping is a sub-specialist Geriatrician and Specialist Physician in full-time private academic practice at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC), as well as Head of the division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand. He completed all of his training in South Africa at the University of Cape Town. Prof Brent Tipping heads up our Geriatric Medicine Unit, that has been part of the WDGMC since 2007. The unit provides comprehensive geriatric assessments and assists patients in the management of various complex physical and cognitive problems associated with the frail older person.
MBBCh (Wits); FCP (SA); Cert Critical Care
Dr John Tilley is a specialist physician and intensivist. He is currently the Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the Donald Gordon Medical Centre. Dr Tilley completed his undergraduate degree at Wits University, followed by his specialisation in internal medicine and completed his sub-specialist training in critical care. He has a special interest in clinical informatics and decision support systems.
MBChB (UKZN); FCDerm (SA); MMed (SA)
Dr Silindile Sibisi is a specialist dermatologist in both public and private sectors in Johannesburg. She graduated from the University of Kwa Zulu Natal, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine. A qualified Fellow of the College of Dermatologists, having qualified cum laude and received the Peter Smith Award in 2015. She also holds a Masters of Medicine degree in dermatology, through the University of Witwatersrand. Dr Sibisi gained a wealth of experience during her training at three major state hospitals in Johannesburg. She is involved in Clinical Research and has contributed a chapter in a dermatology textbook on Pityriasis Rosea.
MBBS (Hons) (UWI), DPhil (Oxford), Dip Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine), Dip Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Prof. Wade is a specialist physician and endocrinologist. After completing her medical degree with honours at the University of the West Indies, she obtained a DPhil (PhD) from Oxford University in the United Kingdom; her doctoral work focused on the use of blood glucose self-monitoring in patients with type-2 diabetes who are not using insulin. She subsequently completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Centre and fellowship training in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania, both in the United States. Prof. Wade is an active researcher with over 60 peer-reviewed publications. She received an Emerging Global Leader award from the National Institute of Health in the United States to support her research into endocrine and metabolic diseases in lower and middle income countries. In her clinical practice she sees patients with all types of endocrine disorders and focuses on delivering patient-centred care.
MBBCh (Wits) FCFP (SA) DMH (SA) Dip HIv Man (SA)
MBBCh (WITS) FCFP(SA)
MBBCh
MBBCh (Wits); FCP (SA); MMed (Wits)
Hayley de Wet is one of a few specialist physicians with a passion for bone health and osteoporosis. Hayley completed both her specialist training and attained her Masters research degree through Wits University, for which she received distinction and an award in 2010. Hayley continues to attend both national and international bone orientated congresses to ensure her patients receive up to date care. She has an outpatient based practice with a special interest in women’s health, bone health and disease prevention.
MBChB (University of Cape Town) ; FCP (SA) ; FSGER (SA)
Dr. India Butler is one of very few registered Geriatricians in South Africa. Geriatric Medicine is the holistic treatment of older people and is a highly specialised medical discipline. It includes the management of the acute medical illnesses and chronic conditions as well as perioperative issues that affect the elderly. Prevention of illness or disability and health promotion are another important component. Dr. Butler qualified with her MBChB at the University of Cape Town in 2004 and achieved her Fellowship of the College of Physicians in 2011 at the University of the Witwatersrand. Dr. Butler then spent a further 2 years training as a Sub-specialist Geriatrician with the assistance of a Discovery Foundation Award, dividing her training between Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre and Helen Joseph Hospital – the only training sites in Gauteng. She has published scientific articles on delirium and osteoporosis among other topics. Dr. Butler is currently the Vice President of the South African Geriatrics Society.
MBChB (UFS), Dip PEC (SA), Dip Obs (SA), MPH (Liv), MBA (Wits), FCRadOnc (SA) MMed RadOnc (Wits)
Dr Mia (neé Erasmus) Hugo works in private practice at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC). A doctor of varied interests earlier in her career, she worked in rural medicine for a few years in rural Mpumalanga and Limpopo, obtaining her diplomas in primary emergency care and obstetrics and participating in the start of the award winning Hlokomela antiretroviral programme, bringing care to farm- and wildlife tourism industry workers.
MBChB (Natal), FC Rad Onc (SA)
I qualified from the University of KwaZulu-Natal Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine in 2001. After completing internship and community service I worked in the United Kingdom for two years rotating through oncology, haematology and palliative care units throughout the country. It was here that my passion for oncology was fueled. I returned to South Africa and completed specialisation in clinical oncology at the University of Cape Town, obtaining my FC Rad Onc fellowship in 2011. My main aim is to provide a holistic, caring, efficient and professional service to all my cancer patients and their families. I aim to do this by providing highly individualised care and management and keeping abreast of current national and international standards of care. I hope to always play a positive role in the management and lives of cancer patients.
MBBCh (Wits); FC Urology (SA)
Dr. Barmania is a Urologist in practice at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre for the past eleven years. Dr. Barmania completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Witwatersrand in 1995 and later graduated with a Fellowship in Urology from the College of Medicine of South Africa in 2004. He gained a wealth of experience at some of South Africa’s busiest hospitals whilst on the training circuit at Wits University, including Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital and Helen Joseph Hospital. He was involved in postgraduate teaching and is still involved in undergraduate teaching. He was the head of the Urology department at Helen Joseph Hospital for over six years, until February 2011. While Dr. Barmania treats the full spectrum of Urology patients, he has developed a special interest in diseases of the bladder and prostate, kidney disease, kidney stones, laparoscopy, urethral reconstruction and male and female urinary incontinence.
BSc; MBChB (Limpopo); MMed(Surg) Medunsa
Dr Nomsa Nkosi is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with an interest in Colorectal Surgery
MBChB(Natal)FCORL(SA)MMedORL(Wits)
I am an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon in full time Private Practice. My special interests include developing the Cochlear Implant Programme at WDGMC as we also are home to the Johannesburg Cochlear Implant Centre. I am an operating surgeon for the 94.7 Hear for Life Foundation where these surgeries are performed on indigent patients free of charge. Paediatric Airway Surgery and Endolaryngeal Surgery are also performed regularly as is Sinus Surgery.
MD, FCS(SA) ORL
Senior lecturer at Wits University – department of otorhinolaryngology
MBBCH (WITS), FCORL (SA)
Specialised in ENT at the University of the Witwatersrand. He has been in private practice since 2001 and currently has rooms at the Park Lane Clinic & WITS Donald Gordan Medical Centre, with associate centres in Olivedale, Waterfall City, Benoni & Lenasia. He is a member of several professional organisations, including the South African Medical and Dental Council, the South African Society of Otorhinolaryngologists and the South African Medical Association. His accolades include:Trubshaw Medal in 1997. The SA ORL Medal. The WA Mcintosh Medal in 2000. The Michael and Jannie Miller Prize in 2001. Nominated for the Phyllis Knocker, Bradlow Prize for 2003.
MBChB (Makerere); FCS (SA) Neuro; MMed (Neurosurg) Wits; FACS; FRCS Eng
Prof Ouma is currently doing research into gliomas of the brain.
MBChB (UCT); FC Neurosurg (SA); MMed (Neurosurgery) (Wits)
I am a neurosurgeon with fellowship training in vascular neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology.
MBChB; FC Neurosurgery (SA)
Dr Phila Martin Mpanza is a neurosurgeon passionate about serving in the neurosurgical / neuro-endovascular space. He qualified as a Specialist Neurosurgeon through the College of Medicine of South Africa in 2018. He also holds a Fellowship in Neuro-intervention (2020/2021). Dr Mpanza is committed to providing the best professional care and is dedicated to the maintenance of high ethical standards, professional conduct and the preservation of patients’ dignity.
BSc (Micro); MBChB (UP); FC Plast Surg (SA); MMed (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) Wits
Dr. Liakos trained in advanced reconstructive microsurgery, undergoing a fellowship in Taiwan and observership programs at MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Houston, Texas and UZ Brussel, Belgium. He currently holds a consultants post teaching registrars at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital as well as consulting at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre. He has a special interest in advanced reconstructive procedures using free vascularised tissue in breast and head and neck surgery.
BSc (Hope College); MBBCh (Wits); FCS (SA); MMed (Wits); Cert Gastro (SA) Surg
Dr Janice Spinks is a colorectal surgeon. She completed her undergraduate and general surgical training at the University of the Witwatersrand and went on to complete a fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology with a special interest in colorectal surgery. Dr Spinks has recently joined the WDGMC Colorectal Unit. She has a special interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery for cancer. She is a member of the South African Colorectal Society.
MBBCh FCS (SA) Cert Paed Surg
Professor Loveland is currently Head of Paediatric Surgery at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand. Aside from Liver and Kidney Transplantation, his specific interests include Paediatric Hepatobiliary Surgery, Oncology, Urology, Neonatal Surgery and Endoscopic Surgical Techniques. In addition to his clinical work, Professor Loveland has a keen interest in Research, and has published widely in the fields of both Paediatric Surgery and Transplantation.
MBChB; FCS (SA); MMed Surgery; FEBS (Fellow of European Board of Transplant Surgeons
I am a trained abdominal transplant surgeon involved in both liver and kidney transplantation from deceased and living donors. In our transplant unit, we transplant both adults and children.
MBChB FCS(SA); Certificate Gastroenterology (SA) Surgery
Sharan is an accomplished abdominal transplant and HPB surgeon, who is passionate about expanding access to high complexity surgery. He has completed multiple international fellowships in advanced endoscopy and minimal access surgery. Current role is as the Surgical Lead for the Liver Transplant Program at Wits Transplant WDGMC
MBChB (Pret); FCS (SA) Cum Laude; MMed (Surgery); Cert Vascular Surgery
Dr Ian Grant is a Specialist Vascular Surgeon. After completing his general surgical training in Port Elizabeth and Tygerberg, he completed his Vascular Fellowship at the University of Witwatersrand. He is a partner in the Vascare group of vascular surgeons. He deals with all aspects of vascular surgery including minimally invasive endovascular procedures, as well as open vascular surgery. He has a specific interest in complex aortic disease and haemodialysis access surgery.
MBBCh (Wits); Dip PEC (SA); FC Urol (SA); MMed (Urology) (Pretoria); Fellowship in Urology (SCHN) (Sydney, Australia); PG Dip Lap Surg (Strasbourg); FEAPU
Prof Adam is the Academic Head of the Division of Urology and Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand. He completed an international fellowship (2013-2014) working at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Westmead Hospital and the Westmead Private Hospitals in Sydney, Australia. He is the current re-elected President of the College of Urologists – the Urology examination body in South Africa (CMSA).
MBBCh (Wits); MMed (Surg); FCS (SA); Cert Gastr (SA) Surg
A female colorectal surgeon currently working at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre(WDGMC). Dr Harran is a graduate of the University of Witwatersrand, where she completed her undergraduate and general surgical training, as well as a sub-specialty fellowship in GIT surgery with a special interest in colorectal surgery. Prestigious fellowships include three months at Academisch Medisch Centrum in the Netherlands and two weeks at the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS in the United Kingdom. Dr. Harran works as part of the WDGMC colorectal team and has a special interest in laparoscopic surgery. Her research includes evaluation of new techniques in the treatment of fecal incontinence.
MBChB; FCS(SA)
I am a specialist colorectal surgeon in independant private practice. Since 2010 I have been involved in the establishment of the WDGMC Colorectal Unit. Our aim as a private training unit, is to train the next generation of specialist colorectal surgeons. I oversee the training of at least 1 full time fellow, as well as a registrar from the Wits Department of Surgery. In addition to our regular patient consultation and surgical lists, we attend a weekly Oncology MDT meeting where we discuss indiviudal patients to reach a group consensus regarding the treatment best suited to their diagnosis. We host a monthly pelvic floor MDT meeting together with gynaecologists, urologists, radiologists, physiotherapists & psychologists to discuss patients who present with complex pelvic floor disorders, and decide upon the best treatment approach. I am an active member of the executive committee SACRS (South African Colorectal Society).
MBChB (UP); FC Rad Onc (SA)
Dr Tunmer is a Specialist Radiation Oncologist practicing at the WITS University Donald Gordon Medical Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. She completed her undergraduate medical training at The University of Pretoria. Following internship and community service Dr Tunmer worked as a medical officer at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital in Johannesburg, rotating through the Trauma Unit, Trauma ICU and Medical Casualty.
BA Hons (Wits); MA Clinical Psychology (Wits)
Zamo Mbele is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Consultant in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a decade’s worth of clinical experience, he has practiced as a senior psychotherapist and served as a senior supervisor at Tara H. Moross Hospital and the WITS Donald Gordon Medical Centre. Zamo has worked in both the private and public sectors of South Africa’s mental health services, accumulating extensive experience in the South African public mental health space. He has served as a clinician and in advisory capacities, providing expertise to governance structures and policy-making processes, among other roles. He also lectures for the South African Psychoanalytic Initiative Psychotherapy College and is currently a candidate psychoanalyst with the South African Psychoanalytic Association.
MBBCh (Wits); FC RadOnc (SA); MBA with distinction (London)
Duvern Ramiah is the Head of Radiation Oncology at the University of the Witwatersrand and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital where he sits on various committees including the hospital research committee. He has a private practice at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre.
MBBCh (Wits) 1990; FCP (SA) 1996
Dr. Berenice Christian is a specialist Rheumatologist. She completed her fellowship in Rheumatology in 1997, after qualifying as a Physician in Internal Medicine. Rheumatology is a sub-specialty of internal medicine and paediatrics, devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases involving joints, soft tissue, autoimmune diseases, vasculitis and heritable connective tissue disorders. A large percentage of Dr. Christian’s practice is treating arthritis, but she consults on the full spectrum of Rheumatological conditions. She also lectures on the subject.
MBChB 2004; FCP (SA) 2012; Cert Rheumatology (SA) 2018
Dr. Joyce Ziki is a specialist Rheumatologist whose career began in Zimbabwe where she obtained her MBChB degree, completed internship and community service. In 2012 she obtained her specialist qualifications from the University of Witwatersrand and the College of medicine SA. She subsequently joined Tembisa hospital in, South Africa as a specialist physician from where she returned to Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg hospital for further training in rheumatic diseases. In 2018 she qualified as a Rheumatologist.
B (Speech Pathology and Audiology) Wits/UCT
Karyn Casey is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her work combines running a multidisciplinary private practice, a teaching appointment at the University of the Witwatersrand, and delivering a range of training workshops for ICU staff, care facilities and fellow rehabilitation professionals. Karyn also works within a community- based brain injury rehabilitation program. She is a presenter at a number of workshops and keynote addresses at local and international conferences on the subject of swallowing disorders.
BA (Speech & Hearing Therapy); Additional Licensing for Vestibular Testing and Cochlear Implants
Audiologist & Speech Therapist. Our dedicated staff and audiologists strive to provide a comprehensive and ethical audiological service. Our aim is to improve quality of life by focusing on optimising hearing and communication. We do our best to provide a supportive, caring and dynamic environment.
D. Litt et Phil Psychology; MA Clinical Psychology
Associates:
Kalie Naidoo – Clinical Psychologist www.therapyroute.com
Lidia Cilliers – Integrative Psychotherapist / Psychometrist
Nombuso Masinga – Clinical Psychologist www.therapyroute.com
Dr. Tina Sideris combines her clinical work with research on issues related to her clinical practice and organ transplantation. She has a keen interest in caregiving in health acre settings and has developed a depth of experience in liaison psychology. She is committed to cultivating professional and high standards of psychological care for patients. Dr. Tina Sideris advocates team work and multidisciplinary collaboration. Her practice is made up of a team of psychologists with long and substantial experience in psychological assessment, and adult and child psychotherapy.
BSc Dietetics, Post Grad Diploma Dietetics
“While a patient is in ICU, dieticians work alongside doctors in the provision of healthcare, monitoring and advising on nutritional treatments such as intravenous, nasogastric or supplemental sip feeds. Nutritional treatment is often part of a patient’s recovery schedule once he or she has been discharged from the ICU/High Care, and a dietician plays a key role in this phase too. The dietician might follow your progress in the ward, where vital diet information relating to your surgery will be explained “
BA Social Work (Hons) 2003; MA Social Work (Healthcare) (Cum Laude) 2015
Pierre Matthee is a social worker in private practice with a passion for patients diagnosed with acute and chronic illnesses. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Work (Health Care) Cum Laude, through the University of Pretoria (2015). Working mainly in the field of health and disease, he competed a Post Graduate Certificate in Psychosocial intervention in End-of-Life and Bereavement care, through the University of the Northwest (2019). He has a passion for therapy, patient stories and exploring ways of how best to live life despite an adverse medical diagnosis.
He also has a special interest in Narrative Therapy, which he studied through Dulwich Centre in Australia. He regularly does courses to update his knowledge. Please visit Pierre Matthee’s website at http://mswi.co.za.
BSc Med (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics (UCT)
I completed a BSc at Wits (1996) and then went on to qualify with a BSc ( Medical Honours) in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Cape Town in 1998. I am passionate about nutrition and the positive role it can play in optimizing health and well-being. I am a certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and use a non-diet approach when I counsel. I promote Health at Every Size ® Values : Weight Inclusivity, Health enhancement , Respectful care, Eating for Well- Being and Life Enhancing movement. I provide nutrition care for adult patients.
Bsc Dietetics/Post Graduate Diploma Dietetics
Dietetic service to the paediatric ward and children in ICU. Dietetic support for paediatric transplant, oncology and gastroenterolgy. Outpatient general paediatric dietetic service.
BSc Dietetics (NWU)
Inge van der Walt qualified with a degree in BSc Dietetics in 2009 from the North West University (Potchefstoom). She joined the team at Wits Donald Gordon in 2012 with a special interest in liver and kidney disease and nutrition in oncology. Inge supports transplant patients through the transplant journey to ensure that they are nutritionally fit for transplant. Inge has an interest in the nutrition of geriatric patients and management of dysphagia and feeding tubes (PEG). She is experienced in nutritional support (TPN and enteral nutrition). She is passionate about nutrition and how the correct nutrients at the right time can improve quality of life and outcome in disease.
BSc Dietetics (NWU); ADSA and registered at HPCSA
Established practice at WDGMC in 2008. Involved at the Liver Transplant Clinic and Kidney Stone Clinic and consults in the Oncology unit, Dialysis unit and Medical ward. Currently involved in a research project at Wits Clinical Research.
Registered Dietitian (B.Sc Hons, Dietetics. NWU)
I obtained my B. Sc Dietetics (Hons) in 2000, after which I worked as a clinical dietician in the United Kingdom for 12 years. On my return to South Africa, I joined the team at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre. My main areas of interest are providing nutritional therapy to patients in the Critical Care setting, optimising nutritional status before intestinal surgery and educating on dietary adjustments after surgery. I have a special interest in the nutritional management of high output ileostomies and intestinal failures (Short Bowel Syndrome) patients. I also consult on other gastro-intestinal conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticular disease and constipation, as well as conditions like diabetes and obesity.
BSc Physiotherapy
I am a physiotherapist practicing at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre. I graduated from University of the Witwatersrand in 2009. I have gained vast experience working in both the public and private sector. I run both and inpatient and out patient practice, as well as a mobile practice for Johannesburg based patients who require treatment at home. I have completed several post-graduate courses over the years in order to expand my services and grow my skills as a physiotherapist.
BSc [Physiotherapy] Hons Medunsa
ICU, High Care ,Paeds, Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic, Geriatric.
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