Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt

26/09/2025

For Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr Christo van Dyk, a physician at Mediclinic Worcester shares three important facts about this life-threatening condition.

25/09/2025

Check your knowledge and find out if an abnormal heartbeat is dangerous. When should you worry? A Mediclinic expert explains more about arrhythmia.

23/09/2025

Did you know eating more fibre is associated with a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer? “Fibre helps speed up the time it takes for waste to pass through your colon, reducing the time potential toxins spend in contact with your intestinal walls,” says a Mediclinic specialist. Click on the link in the comments for more.

Expert input from a Mediclinic specialist about the important role fibre plays in your gut health

22/09/2025

It can help prevent colorectal cancer and supports your overall gut health. Dr Melvyn Letier, a gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, weighs in on why fibre is an essential part of a healthy diet. Make an appointment with the link in the comments.

19/09/2025

Check your knowledge and keep your heart – your body’s hardest working muscle – in tiptop condition. A Mediclinic expert shares what angina is, and what causes it.

18/09/2025

We are pleased to announce that Mediclinic Southern Africa has achieved a Level 2 BBBEE rating, a first in our transformation journey. This milestone demonstrates our ongoing commitment to meaningful transformation, empowering our employees, and creating growth opportunities for business suppliers. Our unrelenting focus on training, employment equity, enterprise development and the sustainability of our industry has provided a solid base for this progress. This recognition reflects the significant steps we are taking to build a more inclusive and sustainable future in healthcare.

18/09/2025

“Having a loved one willing to be a living donor is extraordinary, but the support of my entire family throughout this journey has been my anchor.” After seven years on dialysis, Yadir Ramrathen is the grateful recipient of his brother’s donated kidney. Read more at the link in the comments.

A patient with stage five kidney disease is the grateful recipient of his brother’s donated kidney.

16/09/2025

The Mediclinic Talent Team is thrilled to share their participation at the Post-Graduate Open Day at the University of the Western Cape in Bellville on the 25 September 2025.

Join us at the Mediclinic stand to find out more about the exceptional post-graduate career opportunities available at Mediclinic, ranked as a top employer in South Africa. Learn how you can make a difference in our patients' lives and contribute significantly to ensuring safe patient care.

16/09/2025

“We work with doctors on ward rounds to review prescriptions, making sure they treat the right infection and follow best-practice guidelines.” Benhilda Jaji, a pharmacist at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, explains her key role in the hospital setting. More at the link in the comments.

A hospital pharmacist does so much more than count pills. Learn more about this key profession in the healthcare space.

15/09/2025

Caring for others begins with caring for our people. On Employee Appreciation Day, Mediclinic recognised the remarkable contributions our teams make across the country. This year's theme highlighted the importance of finding a work and life balance which can be a constant juggle. We believe that it's through trust, teamwork, and mutual respect that we can continue to prioritise this balance. We enjoyed seeing how this year's theme was celebrated across the various hospitals and support offices.

12/09/2025

Sepsis must always be treated as a medical emergency. Take a moment to check out the link in the comments to know the signs, take preventative action and spread awareness.

Sepsis results from an extreme immune response during infection, attacking the body's own tissues and organs.

11/08/2025

The Neonatal Critical Care Unit at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt provides care for premature and critically ill newborns, including some born as early as 25 weeks. Our multidisciplinary team – comprising neonatologists and neonatal nurses – follows evidence-based approaches, such as skin-to-skin contact (kangaroo care), where appropriate, to promote development and strengthen the parent-infant bond. We focus on safety, continuity and family-centred care from birth through to hospital discharge. For more details, visit: https://mediclinic.link/juc

06/08/2025

Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt proudly sponsored a medical emergency bag for the Cape Town Judo Association, one of the clubs selected to take part in the 2025 South African National Judo Championships hosted in Pretoria. At Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt we are proud to be of service to our community. Find out more by visiting our website: https://mediclinic.link/f71ced

30/07/2025

Dr Tebogo Hlako, a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist, is now in private practice at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt. To book an appointment, call: 021 891 9119 or email: reception@drhlako.co.za

Specialised in: Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. Make an appointment now.

09/07/2025

At Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt, caring for moms and their newborns is our calling. Our team of compassionate nurses is here to support you throughout your journey, providing gentle, expert care tailored to both you and your baby’s needs. We are here to support you every step of the way, from your prenatal visits to delivery and postnatal follow-ups. For more information visit: https://mediclinic.link/juc

18/06/2025

Are you having your baby at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt? You’re invited to a free tour. In the Maternity Unit, the wellbeing and comfort of both mom and baby is our key priority. Ahead of having your baby at our facility, we invite you to join us for a free guided tour of the unit. The tour takes place every Monday from 15:30 to 16:00. Click here to book your spot now: https://mediclinic.link/53c

12/06/2025

On World Environment Day, our dedicated staff at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt came together to share and celebrate practical ways to help save our planet - proving that small actions can lead to big change! 🌱 🫶

02/06/2025

As part of Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt's commitment to comprehensive maternity care, we offer monthly antenatal classes led by a highly experienced professional nurse. Our monthly antenatal sessions provide expectant parents with essential knowledge and practical skills to confidently navigate pregnancy, childbirth and early infant care. From understanding the stages of labour to mastering how to bathe a newborn, each class is designed to empower parents with hands-on guidance. To learn more, please click this link: https://mediclinic.link/juc

19/05/2025

Dr Barbara Vorster, a nuclear medicine specialist with a special interest in nuclear medicine in sports imaging, is now in private practice at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt. To book an appointment, call: 021 945 3420/1 or email: anle@nuke.co.za

16/05/2025

Thank You, Nurses. Mediclinic celebrates you. Your skilled hands and kind hearts help us build a better tomorrow. 🫶

14/05/2025

Dr Etienne Boer, Specialist Physician at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt, explains how hypertension — often called the "silent killer" — can quietly damage your health without obvious symptoms: https://mediclinic.link/ltw

Dr Etienne Boer, Specialist Physician at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt, explains how hypertension — often called the "silent killer"

03/04/2025

Dr Mohamed Patel – a specialist general surgeon with expertise spanning a broad spectrum of interventions including trauma surgery, breast pathology and minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic hernia repairs – is now in private practice at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt. To book an appointment, call: 021 001 2756 or email: reception@drmohamedpatel.co.za

Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt is one of the oldest and best-known private hospitals in the Western Cape. It has been operating for more than 30 years in the most central part of Cape Towns’ Northern Suburbs, Bellville.

17/03/2025

At Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt our breast cancer experts support you every step of the way. Awareness is key to managing breast health, and in particular breast cancer. Dr Fatima Hoosain is a specialist in breast cancer at our hospital and says early detection is vital. See more in first comment.