General Adult Services
We cover the full range of everyday health needs, whether it is that ailment you wake up with in the morning, a fever or pain or the chronic condition you need to live with and manage on a day-to-day basis.
- Wellness and Disease Prevention
- Chronic Disease Management
- Annual Physical Examinations
- Woman’s Health
- Men’s Health
- Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Minor Surgery& Dermatology
- Orthopedic assessments and Joint injections
- Insurance Medicals
- Counselling
General Paediatric Services
Part of getting to know your baby involves getting to know what ailments are medically serious. For first time parents a high fever, or a child crying for no obvious reason can be a real challenge. Health problems can range from an unusual rash to a persistent cough or the prospect of a possible allergy. We will help you navigate the common ailments and assist in the management of the enduring chronic conditions you could possibly encounter as your children grow up.
- Common infections, including respiratory and gastro-intestinal ailments.
- Allergies and Atopy
- Chronic respiratory conditions, including allergic rhinitis and asthma
- Common ear, nose and throat problems.
- Rashes and other skin conditions
- Growth and development problems
- Minor injuries or trauma
- Health Prevention and screening
Geriatrics and Elderly Care
The phrase I hear most frequently is “getting old isn’t for cissies!”. And its true that the quiet heroism of old age is seldom remarked upon. As we get older, a whole new set of challenges will face us – the accumulation of different illnesses, the increasing amount of medications prescribed, the difficulty in walking and moving, the blunting of our senses and perhaps the most difficult to come to terms with, the slowing of our minds and memories. Our practice is orientated and experienced in the care of the elderly, and welcome the chance to help you with its particular challenges.
- Cognitive Difficulties
- Frequent Falls
- Increasing Frailty
- Multiple overlapping chronic conditions.
- Arthritis and body pains
- Depression and Anxiety
- Cancer Concerns
- Gastrointestinal complaints
- Infections such as chest, bladder or skin infections.
Palliative Care
The diagnosis of a terminal illness can be amongst the most daunting of the great challenges we can face as human beings. This period of time, when treatment options for cure are no longer available, can be unpredictable and requiring of sensitive and careful management. We work closely with palliative care sisters to aid in this last chapter of life and to help respect the quality of life and dignity of our patients who are facing their final hurdle.
Sexual Health
Sexual Health is central to general physical health as well as overall wellbeing. Dr. Smith has attained the highest attainable qualification in the field of sexuality, obtained through the European Society of Sexual Medicine, and is the President of the Southern African Sexual Health Association, a national organization dedicated to the clinical training of professionals, and the care of patients with sexual health problem. We are committed to helping you manage your sexual health problems.