Dr. Bjorn Ferreira

04/02/2026

Today, on World Cancer Day, we think of all those affected by cancer. At Dr. Ferreira's practice, we're committed to supporting our patients and the community in early detection, support and holistic treatment.

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13/01/2026

Exciting News at Dr Ferreira’s Practice…

23/12/2025

🎄 A festive note from Doc Björn🎄

We’ll be closed until January 5th to recharge with family and friends.

Wishing all our amazing patients a joyful Christmas and a happy, healthy new year! 🙏 Thank you for your support. We’ll be back to care for you in the new year 😊.

12/12/2025

Please note:
The practice will be closed from 20 December to 5 January.
On 19 December, Dr Sarah and Dr Ferreira will be unavailable, but Dr Stead will be on duty.

Have a safe and blessed Christmas and we look forward to being there for you in the New Year.

Remember to save these emergency numbers:

F.R.E.D.D.I.E.S: 0711683260 / 0825121281
Laverna casualty: 087 087 2600
Emmaus casualty: 036 488 1570
UMTSHEZI emergency medical services: 0677005504 / 067 242 0935
Estcourt Medical Centre: 036 352 2588
Hilton Life Casualty unit: 033 329 5605
Dr Fola Adebolu: 036 488 1145/ 0840452875

03/12/2025

Kindly note we are having our staff year end function on Friday afternoon, 5 December 2025. All 3 doctors will however be available Friday morning 08h00 - 11h00.

31/10/2025

Happy Birthday to this amazing Doctor. A special thank you to Jessica Le Roux for her amazing Jessicakes gift.
P.S. Dr Björn will not be available for consults today ☺️

07/10/2025

01/09/2025

Please note: Dr Mark Stead will be away, visiting family in the UK from 02/09/2025, and will return to work on 13/10/2025.

27/06/2025

Notice to Our Patients

We would like to inform you that Dr. Ferreira's practice is closed today, Friday, 27 June.

However, Dr. Stead and Precious will be available next week.

Dr. Sarah and Dr. Ferreira will return on Tuesday, 8 July.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you upon our return.

Please note that Practice Manager, Sunè, will return on 9 July, and any administrative issues will be addressed upon her return.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

10/12/2024

The silly season is upon us. Please note that the practice will be closed from 24/12/2024 to 06/01/2025 (opens on the 7th).
Plan ahead and book your appointments or script renewals early.
Have a safe and blessed December.
Below are a list of numbers to call in case of emergencies.

🚒🚑F.R.E.D.D.I.E.S 0711683260 or 0825121281
Please make a donation to this amazing group of volunteers.

Laverna (Lenmed) hospital 🏥 (24 hour casualty service) Ladysmith 0870872600

Howick private Hospital 🏥 (24 hour casualty)
0333302456

Life Hilton 🏥 (24 hour casualty)
0333295600

Harrismith Busamed 🏥
0586243000

Mediclinic PMB 🏥 (24 hour casualty service)
0338453700

Netcare St Anne’s 🏥 (24 hour emergency service and level 1 trauma centre)
0338975000

Please also take note of the emergency contact number on your medical aid card that you can call any time for advice or assistance.

22/11/2024

Yazlike! 😰👇
A fair warning to your clients and moms-not-to-be using YAZ PLUS.
A batch of the tablets contains 24 orange placebo pills and only 4 red hormone tablets.
Please ensure your packet only contains 4 orange pills.
Please return to your supplier if you have received defective packs... otherwise...
If you have taken this 'limited edition' YAZ PLUS-ONE🤰
remember that we can do your antenatal and 4D scans at the surgery in a couple of months😅
Lets leave the festive surprises for Santa only