The Hillcrest Surgical Unit is a medical center operating as a general practice, urgent care casualty and endoscopy unit at Meyrickton Park, Hillcrest.
We offer an expanded service in state of the art premises and our facility design combines functionality, comfort and aesthetics. This allows for efficient, effective treatment in an environment that operates like a hospital but doesn’t feel like one. Whilst in our care, we aim to reduce anxiety, enhance well-being and ultimately create positive outcomes.
The unit had been operating from Hillcrest Medical Centre for 8 years, providing a cost-effective and patient-centred Endoscopy service, before opening at the new premises in 2019 . Based on the in-rooms surgical service principle now widely used in the USA, we offer a smooth and safe experience, with all arrangements with medical aids arranged on your behalf. Insured and Private patients alike will have access to an affordable and transparent fee structure for gastroscopies and colonoscopies.
We have introduced a new concept to South Africa, whereby simple surgical procedures requiring only sedation and/ or local anesthetics can be performed safely at our facility. Medical Aids are increasingly adopting this concept and many procedures are now performed safely in Doctors rooms, without the need to go to a Day Clinic. Our facility will provide an In-Rooms Surgical Service that patients and doctors can access at rates even lower than that of Day Clinics. Under the same concept, intravenous infusions for iron, antibiotics,resuscitation fluids, biologicals and ketamine can be performed safely.
Our team of doctors are geared at assisting you for all your routine, acute and chronic medical problems by appointment or as a walk in. From the common cold to a repeat prescription to a general routine check-up, we are here to assist.
When the unforeseen happens, give us a ring. We suture, set fractures, put up IV infusions, do ECGs and can assess you for the need for further hospital care and direct specialist referral.
Our modern and comfortable endoscopic facilities are equipped with the latest medical equipment and technology, creating a welcoming and professional environment for our patients. We do colonoscopies and gastroscopies with a number of Hillcrest Specialists.
Run by Dr Fisher and the Ketamind team, patients who suffer with intractable psychiatric disorders and pain can come for relief. These include resistant depression, suicidal ideation, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, post partum depression and chronic pain conditions like CRPS (RSD), fibromyalgia, neuralgia and migraines.
From puberty to menopause, Dr Simone Zoepke has a special interest in assisting in all things relating to menstruation, contraception, sexual dysfunction and hormonal imbalances. She does routine pap smears, HPV vaccinations and breast examinations and can organise referral to a gynaecologist if the need arises.
Come in for an assessment of any worrying skin lesions or moles with Dr Martin and Dr Zoepke. Depending on the diagnosis, they can be treated using creams and topical chemotherapy, liquid nitrogen or simply cutting the lesion out and sending it for a histological diagnosis.
We are committed to providing personalized care that meets the unique needs of each of our patients, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their healing journey. Each of our sisters are specially trained in endoscopy and emergency care and can assist patients in their own capacity; from suture removal, wound care, cast removal and acute monitoring.
Our unit is proud to have our very own practicing gastroenterologist, Dr K Pettengell. A formidable name in the field, Dr Pettengell specialises in wide range of gastro-interstinal disorders and diseases, is a highly skilled endoscopist and remains at the forefront of medical research advances.
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