The 3 Best Gastroenterologists in Cape Town

Local expert curated 3 best Gastroenterologists in Cape Town, Western Cape by detailed analysis of customer reviews, services, operating hours, complaints, and many more. Our goal is to create a list with enough choices to cater to everyone's preferences while making sure it was small enough to not be overwhelming.

Gastroenterologist Cape Town, Dr Deetlefs

Suite 109 Mediclinic Milnerton, Cnr Koeberg & Racecourse Road, Milnerton, 7441 Get direction
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Prior to specialising as a physician and then a specialist gastroenterologist at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, Dr. Eduan Deetlefs completed his basic training at the University of Pretoria.
He operates out of Mediclinic Milnerton and has been in private practise for about ten years.
At the Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital and the Mediclinic Milnerton Hospital, he has admitting privileges and performs endoscopies.
Excited anticipation is building for t

Prior to specialising as a physician and then a specialist gastroenterologist at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, Dr. Eduan Deetlefs completed his basic training at the University of Pretoria.
He operates out of Mediclinic Milnerton and has been in private practise for about ten years.
At the Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital and the Mediclinic Milnerton Hospital, he has admitting privileges and performs endoscopies.
Excited anticipation is building for the opening of new rooms at the Vincent Pallotti Hospital at the end of 2020.
Dr. Eduan takes great satisfaction in his ability to provide his patients with the finest care possible by utilising efficient communication, strong listening skills, and compassion.
Dr. Eduan Deetlefs treats the whole range of gastrointestinal and liver-related illnesses, with a focus on anaemia brought on by mysterious intestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, and both.
At his Mediclinic Milnerton Practice, he also has an in-room infusion centre for the provision of biological and intravenous iron infusions.
In addition to having a trial facility, Spoke Research Inc., that specialises in biological trials for inflammatory bowel disease, Dr. Eduan also has a lot of current information in the management of inflammatory bowel illness.
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Wright John P

Suite 301 Fairfield Med Suites Kingsbury Hospital, Wilderness Rd, 7708 Get direction
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This indicates that these patients do not have to make a co-payment for services. Please visit the new library to learn more about your GUT. Thank you for visiting our gastroenterology office. In addition to providing diagnostic services, we also have a focus on inflammatory and irritable bowel syndromes. The practise is structured around 4 goals for resolving patient issues. the presenting symptoms' underlying gastrointestinal physiology, and then extrapolate to the potential patho-physiol

This indicates that these patients do not have to make a co-payment for services. Please visit the new library to learn more about your GUT. Thank you for visiting our gastroenterology office. In addition to providing diagnostic services, we also have a focus on inflammatory and irritable bowel syndromes. The practise is structured around 4 goals for resolving patient issues. the presenting symptoms' underlying gastrointestinal physiology, and then extrapolate to the potential patho-physiological disturbance at work. A preliminary diagnosis is made as a result, and then confirmation studies are carried out. is to inform the patient of the underlying physiological or pathological process. When patients need to attempt physiological alteration, this is especially crucial. Understanding the goal of treatment is just as important for a pathological process as getting the assurance that a treatment plan is in place. is to create a treatment strategy based on the pathology or disturbed physiology that is present. The patient is informed when symptoms defy logical interpretation, and symptomatic relief is planned. But typically, rather than just treating the symptoms, a physiological or pathological disturbance is the focus of treatment. 2022 Gastroenterologist John Wright. Website created by SA Medical Specialists and Personalised Promotions. Read More

Dr Khalid Coovadia

Suite 207, Mediclinic Panorama, Rothschild Blvd, 7500 Get direction
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Dr. Coovadia is a medical gastroenterologist, trained in diagnosing and managing diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas.
After completing his schooling in Canada, Dr. Coovadia moved to Cape Town to complete his undergraduate medical training at the University of Cape Town. Upon graduating, he completed his internship and community service at New Somerset Hospital, Mapongwana Clinic and Lenteguer Hospital respectively. Additionally, Dr. Coovadia rotated at the Red

Dr. Coovadia is a medical gastroenterologist, trained in diagnosing and managing diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas.
After completing his schooling in Canada, Dr. Coovadia moved to Cape Town to complete his undergraduate medical training at the University of Cape Town. Upon graduating, he completed his internship and community service at New Somerset Hospital, Mapongwana Clinic and Lenteguer Hospital respectively. Additionally, Dr. Coovadia rotated at the Red Cross Childrens Hospital where he received valuable training in paediatrics.
In 2011, Dr. Coovadia was awarded an 18-month fellowship in Allergology, and was one of the first South African doctors to undergo dedicated specialized training in Allergology, under the direct tutorage of world-renown allergist, Professor. Paul Potter. Following the completion of his fellowship, he was awarded the Diploma in Allergology by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
Dr. Coovadia then went on to specialize in Internal Medicine at Stellenbosch University. After completing his Masters in Medicine degree, and obtaining a Fellowship in the College of Physicians of South Africa, Dr. Coovadia further sub-specialized in medical gastroenterology. During his fellowship, Dr. Coovadia was trained in advanced endoscopic procedures. He was awarded the Certificate in Gastroenterology (Phys) in May 2019. Dr. Coovadia is currently completing a Masters in Philosophy in Gastroenterology, where he and his team are describing a novel minimally invasive endoscopic voice restoring procedure for patients who underwent total laryngectomies for laryngeal cancer.
Dr. Coovadia is an active member of the South African Gastroenterology Society, where he is often is invited to deliver lectures at regional and national gastroenterology meetings. He remains a member of the Faculty of Health Sciences, at Stellenbosch University and is involved in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Dr. Coovadia, in addition to working at Mediclinic Panorama, also serves as a consultant for the Division of Gastroenterology at Tygerberg Hospital.
He was been awarded Best Registrar at Stellenbosch University in 2013, and in 2017 and 2018, he was awarded the second and first prizes respectively at the South African Gastroenterology Society Congresses for his work in Hereditary Angioedema in the Western Cape and on his novel endoscopic procedure PESVI (per-oral endoscopic retrograde speaking valve insertion) respectively. He has numerous peer-reviewed publications, and has authored a chapter in the ALLSA Handbook of Practical Allergy.
During his spare time, Dr. Coovadia is a family man who loves travelling and spending time with his family and friends. He is a die-hard football fan who still enjoys playing football in his spare time.
Fellow of the College of Physicians, Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
Anna-Marie Wood is the practice receptionist and has been with Dr. Coovadia s practice since inception. She ensures the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. Please feel free to contact Anna-Marie with any appointment or patient related queries. She is always obliging and willing to be of assistance.
Sister Lauren Jordaan is the newest member of our team, joining in August 2021. She is a board-certified registered professional nurse who runs our patient liaison and infusion clinic. Sister Jordaan is knowledgeable about gastrointestinal diseases. Patient care is her passion, and she strives to make every clinic visit a comfortable experience for our patients.
Most endoscopic procedures are performed under deep conscious sedation. Our team of anaesthetists and seditionists led by Dr. Esther Basson (Panorama Anaesthetists) and Dr. Gideon Smit (Sedation Connect) pride themselves with ensuring the highest degree of safety and comfort for our patients undergoing interventional procedures.
Dr. Basson can be contacted via the Panorama Anaesthetic Practice, located at Room H07 Mediclinic Panorama. She can be contacted on 021 930 2250 for any anaesthetic related queries. Contact Amanda van der Linde on 082 306 1684 for any billing enquiries.
Dr. Smit can be contacted via his sedation practice Sedation Connect. He can be contacted on 021 910 2194 or via email on [email protected] for any sedation related queries.
The team from Panorama Dieticians led by Ms. Berna Harmse and Ms. Diane Iverson provide our patients with dietary counselling. Diet plays a significant role in the management of gastrointestinal disorders. The team from Panorama Dieticians form part of our multi-disciplinary team which aims to provide our patients with comprehensive dietary advice.
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