Dr Alta Withers

Dr Alta Withers Family doctor in Ruiterhof, Randburg with a special interest in paediatrics and women's health.

As routines start to return, this is a good time to think about your annual health checks.Routine reviews — including bl...
09/01/2026

As routines start to return, this is a good time to think about your annual health checks.

Routine reviews — including blood pressure, blood tests, and preventative screening — help identify issues early and support long-term health. Many medical aids also offer wellness or vitality benefits that can be used for these assessments.

Taking the time to do this now can make the rest of the year easier, rather than waiting until things feel rushed or reactive.

Contact us to arrange a routine health review.

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📞 010 1433676
📱 078 299 6017
📧 reception@draltawithers.com
🌐 www.docwithers.com
📌 E-Med Centre
c/o 18 Aimee rd and 7 Malibongwe Drive
Ruiterhof
Randburg
2194
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Mon to Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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The year is already well underway at Dr Alta Withers’ rooms.Whether you need routine care, help managing a chronic condi...
07/01/2026

The year is already well underway at Dr Alta Withers’ rooms.

Whether you need routine care, help managing a chronic condition, or simply feel that something isn’t quite right, you don’t need a New Year’s resolution to book a consultation.

Thoughtful, thorough medical care continues — one appointment at a time.





✨ Happy New Year ✨Wishing all my patients and their families a healthy, hopeful, and fulfilling year ahead.May 2026 brin...
01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year ✨

Wishing all my patients and their families a healthy, hopeful, and fulfilling year ahead.

May 2026 bring renewed energy, balance, and wellbeing — and may you feel supported as you prioritise your health in the months to come.

I look forward to supporting you on your health journey in the year ahead.

Warm wishes,
Dr Alta Withers and Team

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄As we celebrate this special time of year, I’d like to wish all my patients and their families a peac...
24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

As we celebrate this special time of year, I’d like to wish all my patients and their families a peaceful, joyful, and restorative Christmas.

Please note that the practice will be closed over the festive period and will reopen on Monday, 5 January.

May this season bring moments of rest, connection, and gratitude — and may you enter the new year feeling supported, hopeful, and well.

Thank you to my patients for the trust and partnership we share throughout the year. Caring for you and your loved ones remains a true privilege.

Wishing you a safe and blessed Christmas. 💛
— Dr Alta Withers & Team

Did you know your sense of smell is far more powerful than we once believed? 👃Research shows the human nose can distingu...
05/12/2025

Did you know your sense of smell is far more powerful than we once believed? 👃
Research shows the human nose can distinguish at least one trillion different smells — from fresh rain to braai smoke.

A reminder of just how remarkable our bodies truly are.
Happy Friday! 💙

With holiday meals, braais, picnics and travelling ahead, taking a few simple food-safety precautions can help prevent f...
04/12/2025

With holiday meals, braais, picnics and travelling ahead, taking a few simple food-safety precautions can help prevent foodborne illnesses — especially in warm, humid conditions where bacteria grow quickly.

Here’s what to keep in mind:

🧼Keep everything clean
Wash hands thoroughly before handling food, after touching raw meat, and after using the bathroom.
Clean cutting boards, utensils and surfaces often.
Keep food covered to protect it from insects and contamination.

🥩Separate raw and cooked food
Store raw meat, chicken and seafood away from cooked food.
Use separate knives and boards.
Never place cooked food on a plate that held raw food.

🔥Cook thoroughly
Cook food thoroughly, especially meat, poultry, eggs and seafood
Bring foods like soups and stews to boiling to make sure that they have reached 70°C.
For meat and poultry, make sure that juices are clear, not pink. Ideally, use a thermometer.
Reheat cooked food thoroughly.
Avoid half-cooked foods, especially chicken, mince, pork and eggs.

❄️ Keep food at safe temperatures
Serve hot food hot, and cold food cold.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
When travelling, use cooler bags with ice packs.

💧Drink and eat safely when travelling
Choose bottled, boiled or treated water.
Avoid foods that have been sitting out, especially salads, pre-cut fruit and buffet items.
Opt for freshly cooked meals served hot.

Holiday meals should bring joy — not illness.
A little care goes a long way in keeping your festive season happy and healthy. 🍽️🌿

Decembe As you prepare for the holidays, here are our Festive Season Hours to help you plan your care:📌 16 December (Da...
03/12/2025

Decembe
As you prepare for the holidays, here are our Festive Season Hours to help you plan your care:

📌 16 December (Day of Reconciliation): Closed
📌 15, 17–24 December: 09:00–13:00
📌 Closed: 25 December – 2 January
📌 Reopening: Monday, 5 January 2026

Booking ahead for review of chronic conditions, and routine checks ensures you’re covered throughout the festive break.

✨ Call, WhatsApp, or book online to schedule your appointment. ✨

🎗Today is World AIDS Day — a reminder of the ongoing need for awareness, accurate information, and supportive care. Over...
01/12/2025

🎗Today is World AIDS Day — a reminder of the ongoing need for awareness, accurate information, and supportive care. Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared updates on HIV testing, treatment, PrEP, and PEP to help empower patients with practical, evidence-based tools to protect their health.

Each of these plays a vital role in prevention, early detection, and effective long-term management — and they all start with having access to clear, non-judgmental medical guidance.

If you have questions about your HIV risk, prevention options, or treatment, you’re welcome to book a consultation so we can discuss what’s right for your health and lifestyle.

Did you know your brain reads whole shapes of words — not individual letters?That’s why you can raed tihs snetecne eevn ...
28/11/2025

Did you know your brain reads whole shapes of words — not individual letters?

That’s why you can raed tihs snetecne eevn wehn the ltetres are jmbueld.😄

Our brains are remarkable in the little ways they help us make sense of the world — even on the days we feel a bit scattered ourselves.

Here’s to ending the week with curiosity, wonder, and a healthy dose of fun. 💙

🎄🔔The end of the year is here — and it can get busy quickly.🔔🎄To help you stay healthy through the holiday season, pleas...
27/11/2025

🎄🔔The end of the year is here — and it can get busy quickly.🔔🎄
To help you stay healthy through the holiday season, please make sure your review of chronic conditions, prescriptions, and routine health checks is booked in advance.

Arranging your review early ensures uninterrupted treatment and peace of mind over the festive break.

✨ Call, WhatsApp, or book online to secure your appointment. ✨

As we move toward the end of the year, it’s common to notice your energy, focus, and patience starting to dip — your bod...
25/11/2025

As we move toward the end of the year, it’s common to notice your energy, focus, and patience starting to dip — your body and mind are signalling that they need rest.

Just as you prioritise your physical health, your mental well-being requires attention too.
Fatigue, stress, and emotional overwhelm are medical realities, not personal shortcomings. 💙

If you’ve been feeling run down, struggling with sleep, or noticing stress affecting your daily functioning, please book a consultation so we can assess where we can assist to help you feel better.

Your mental and physical well-being are deeply connected — and both deserve care.

Post-Exposure Prohylaxis or PEP is emergency medication that helps prevent HIV after a possible exposure — but timing is...
24/11/2025

Post-Exposure Prohylaxis or PEP is emergency medication that helps prevent HIV after a possible exposure — but timing is everything.

It must be started within 72 hours, and the sooner you seek help, the more effective it is.

If you think you’ve been exposed, don’t wait — get medical attention immediately so a doctor can assess you properly before starting PEP.

What is PEP?

PEP is a 28-day course of antiretroviral medication used to reduce the risk of HIV after:
• Unprotected in*******se
• Condom breakage
• Exposure to someone whose HIV status is unknown
• Needlestick injuries
• Sharing injection equipment
• Sexual assault

To work properly, PEP must be taken daily and exactly as prescribed:

✔ Take it every day for 28 days — ideally at the same time each day
✔ Don’t miss doses — if you forget, take it as soon as you remember (don’t double up)
✔ Continue safer practices — including condom use throughout the course
✔ Tell your doctor about side effects — nausea, headaches or fatigue can often be treated without stopping PEP

Important to know

⚠️ PEP is highly effective, but not 100% protective
⚠️ It is for emergencies only — not a regular prevention method
⚠️ If you find yourself at risk often, talk to your doctor about PrEP, which is used before exposure and is up to 99% effective with consistent use.

If you ever think you might need PEP:
👉 Seek medical care immediately.
A doctor will evaluate your risk, check for other infections, and decide the safest and most effective treatment plan for you.

Address

E-Med Centre C/o 18 Aimee Rd And 7 Malibongwe Drive
Randburg
2194

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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