Westbourne Medical Family Practice-Familie Praktyk

10/02/2025

Announcement by WF Practice:
Dr Esihle Madyibi is joining us from Monday 17 Feb and will be available every weekday from 9h00 - 14h00.
She is well trained and experienced in managing all aspects of family medicine, including Women’s , Men’s and Child health, Mental and emotional health (including Ketamine infusions),contraception,menopause,routine PAP smears,hypertension,HIV,diabetes,acne,removal of lumps and bumps,wound care and sutures, minor emergencies and more.
Dr Madyibi graduated from UCT medical school. She is super friendly,energetic,competent and caring, with a strong desire to “make a difference”.
She speaks fluent English and Xhosa, and manages well in Afrikaans.
We are happy to have her join the team at WFP

01/03/2024

Dr Ben Henning has joined us 🙌😎 Friendly , compassionate, competent Family Doctor with a broad range of medical training and experience: additional interests in Diabetes care, and Occupational Health. Available every weekday. 🌴

28/04/2022

Backup Reception Contact number (📞 066 209 9291)
Telephonic or Online Consultations available.
Normal consultation hours fully restored.

If you experience any difficulty reaching us on our landline (0413734475) then please use the above number (066 209 9291).
We are open from 8h00 to 17h00 on week days

Please be assured of our commitment to excellence and care.🌴

07/09/2020

A good doc will always weigh up the possibility that the meds you are taking are the cause of your symptoms ☝️https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/07/well/live/prescription-medication-drug-side-effects-cascade.html

The problem occurs when drug-induced side effects are viewed as a new ailment and treated with yet another drug that can cause still other side effects.

01/05/2020

Excellent article explaining Plant based eating . Worth a read 🌴😎

Four nutrition experts debunk some of the most prevalent myths about plant-forward diets (and explain why plant-based eating is actually good for you).

20/04/2020

An excellent article 👏😎🌴👍

Even qualified health professionals have spread misinformation about nutrition to the public. Here are 20 of the biggest myths related to nutrition, and why these antiquated beliefs need to be put to rest.

15/04/2020

Now for some encouraging news 🐬🌴😎 Some early work on a vaccine ☝️💪

https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/news/moderna-high-dose-covid-19-vaccine/

15/04/2020

How to test for loss of smell and taste - telltale symptoms of Covid-19.
Call us on 041 373 4475 if you are concerned. ☝️😎

New research is showing a connection between a loss of smell and taste and the coronavirus. Ease your mind with this simple sniff test you can do at home.

15/04/2020

The possible symptoms of Covid-19. Call us on 0413734475 if you are worried

We are learning more about coronavirus symptoms every day. Here are 10 of the most common symptoms and what to do to keep you and your family safe.

08/04/2020

A balanced approach to supplements is advisable. A great article 🌴😎

Doctors warn that relying on supplements — and taking too much of them — may do more harm than good when trying to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.

02/06/2019

What a Mom - care and belief💪🐬

02/06/2019

Wonderful bit of history.

Heart surgeons in Italy were overjoyed to discover some work by groundbreaking South African heart surgeon Dr Chris Barnard (Prof Barnard) which has truly lasted the test of time. The woman they were operating on, who is now 60, received an artificial mitral valve from Barnard about 50 years ago! An...