Pinelandsfamilypractice

Pinelandsfamilypractice General practitioners who live in Pinelands and are passionate about family medicine. Dr Ruth Ward graduated from Wits in 1984 with MBChB.

Dr Jennifer Crombie and Dr Ruth Ward opened this practice in July 2016 at the Pinecare Health Centre. Dr Jennifer Crombie graduated with MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 2009. She completed her 2 year internship in Pietermaritzberg, KwaZulu-Natal and her community service year was served at the new Khayelitsha District Hospital in 2012. Jennifer obtained a Diploma in Mental Health through

the Colleges of Medicine SA in 2013. Jennifer began working as a permanent locum for retired GP, Dr Denise Kotze, in Pinelands from 2013 until 2016. During that time she also worked at the Robin Trust Subacute Rehab (physical rehab). She enjoys her work and getting to know her patients as a whole - biological, psychological, and social aspects included. She completed the postgraduate Diploma in Child Health and the Family Medicine specialist qualification (MFGP) with Colleges of Medicine SA. Ruth has worked in family medicine for many years, including starting 2 of her own practices in Johannesberg. She has also obtained a Bachelors in Theology with a Major in Pastoral Care, and a Masters in Biblical Studies, and was involved in fulltime counselling for about 15 years. Dr Crombie works in the mornings from 8:30am – 12 noon and Dr Ward in the afternoons from 2 – 5pm. We offer home visits to those patients who are too ill to come to the surgery, as well as a Saturday morning clinic in partnership with Drs Kate Jordan, Mark Stodel and Paul van Heerden. We look forward to serving the community of Pinelands and surrounds over the coming years.

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4 Mountbatten Avenue, Pinelands
Cape Town
7405

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30
Thursday 08:30 - 17:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30

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Dr Jennifer Crombie and Dr Ruth Ward opened this practice in July 2016 at the Pinecare Health Centre. Dr Jennifer Crombie graduated with MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 2009. She completed her 2 year internship in Pietermaritzberg, KwaZulu-Natal and her community service year was served at the new Khayelitsha District Hospital in 2012. Jennifer obtained a Diploma in Mental Health through the Colleges of Medicine SA in 2013. Jennifer began working as a permanent locum for Dr Denise Kotze in Pinelands in August 2013 where she has gained invaluable experience. Jennifer is very grateful for Dr Kotze’s mentorship, and to have benefited from her wisdom and medical knowledge. She also worked for 3 years at the Robin Trust Subacute Rehab (physical rehab) on the Oude Molen property where they provide care to the patients of the 10 bedded ward, Dr Ruth Ward graduated from Wits in 1984 with MBChB. She completed the postgraduate Diploma in Child Health and the Family Medicine specialist qualification (MFGP) with Colleges of Medicine SA. Ruth has worked in family medicine for many years, including starting 2 of her own practices in Johannesberg. She has also obtained a Bachelors in Theology with a Major in Pastoral Care, and a Masters in Biblical Studies, and was involved in counselling at Rosebank Union Church for about 15 years. Dr Crombie works in the mornings from 9 – 11:15am and Dr Ward in the afternoons from 2 – 5pm. We offer home visits to those patients who are too ill to come to the surgery, as well as an after-hours service in partnership with Drs Mark Stodel, Les Smith and Jonathan Davey. We look forward to serving the community of Pinelands and surrounds over the coming years.