About Me
As a dedicated medical doctor, I am deeply committed to practicing medicine with integrity, compassion, and excellence. My passion lies in serving my local community and providing the highest standard of care to each individual I have the privilege to treat.
With a firm belief that healthcare should be patient-centered, I strive to build relationships with my patients based on mutual respect and understanding. My approach to medicine is holistic, taking into account not just physical health but also the emotional and social wellbeing of my patients.
I am honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of caring for my community, and I am dedicated to upholding the values of empathy, integrity and excellence in every aspect of my practice.
Relevant Experience
2021-2022
Medical Intern
Worcester Hospital
I had extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of common medical and surgical conditions, including emergencies, as well as paediatric, obstetric, and gynaecological conditions. I possess a basic knowledge of general psychiatry and had exposure to various subspecialties, making appropriate referrals as needed. My clinical skills included various procedures. Additionally, I was involved in the resuscitation and stabilization of unstable patients in the emergency room, with significant exposure to trauma cases. I also provided frontline health care during the Covid-19 pandemic, adapting to the challenges it presented.
2023
Medical Officer
Worcester Day Hospital (CDC), Breede Valley Subdistrict
I had extensive experience in general and emergency medical care, focusing on the diagnosis and management of undifferentiated patients and acute medical conditions in both adults and children. My work involved thorough assessments, appropriate investigations, and timely referrals to specialists for multiple conditions. I also managed chronic medical conditions, including hypertension and diabetes, while optimizing patient care through an understanding of referral pathways and multidisciplinary collaboration. My clinical involvement included focused clinics (for example ADHD clinic) and managing HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis care. Additionally, I performed minor surgical procedures, provided wound care support, and engaged in community outreach clinics. I actively participated in academic teaching and mentoring, contributed to leadership development, and prioritized holistic patient management. My commitment to cost-effective care and clinical governance drove my efforts to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare delivery.
2024
Medical Officer
Private General Practitioner Locum
I formulated a consistent and comprehensive approach to undifferentiated symptoms. I diagnosed acute medical conditions frequently encountered at the primary health care level, including various ear, nose and throat conditions, respiratory illnesses, and abdominal conditions. I continued and optimized the management of chronic medical conditions, building on my experience at Worcester Community Day Centre while incorporating medications unavailable in the state sector.
I coordinated well-rounded patient care by collaborating with medical professionals across diverse clinical areas, utilizing referral pathways in both the private and public sectors. I performed 2-D ultrasounds, including obstetric dating scans and investigations for gynaecological complaints, along with minor clinical procedures such as cryotherapy and the removal of lumps and bumps. I administered intramuscular injections and managed acute trauma cases, including eye injuries and fractures, drawing on my experience from Worcester Hospital Emergency Centre and Worcester Day Hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
University of Stellenbosch | 2020
Advanced Clinical HIV Management
SAHCS | 2024
Fundamentals of Emergency Care
Worcester Hospital | 2023
Clinical Forensic Training
Worcester Hospital | 2023
Management of Obstetric Emergencies (ESMOE)
Worcester Hospital | 2021
National Senior Certificate
Montana High School | 2014
Contact Me
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Supervision of Medical Students at Avian Park Clinic.
For any enquires on these days,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
You can also book your appointment online via Recomed.
New Project in Progress
Keep an eye on this space for a new community project that will be launching soon!
“Primary health care serves as the cornerstone
upon which all of medicine is built.”