On this page you will find all important information for Life Kingsbury Hospital Cape Town, such as: List of Doctors and Specialists, Contacts Information, Visiting Hours, how to apply for Vacancies, and more.
About and History of Life Kingsbury Hospital Cape Town
In 2014 the long-awaited amalgamation of Life Claremont and Life Kingsbury Hospitals took place, putting this Claremont Hospital in a position to offer its patients an even wider range of excellent health services as well as a holistic healing environment. The excellent facilities and caring staff make it possible to focus on high-quality treatment, whether for routine, more serious, or extensive procedures.
The hospital has 226 beds, 11 theatres, an accident and emergency unit with a doctor on duty 24/7, as well as state-of-the-art diagnostic and monitoring equipment. New technology includes the first da Vinci X robotic surgical system in Africa (to find out more – scroll down to the bottom of this page for Special Services). There is a dedicated team of first-class health professionals at this hospital dedicated to delivering a special brand of healthcare to patients. Through their ongoing quality training, hospital employees are able to deliver excellent healthcare and embrace the principles of empathy, ethics, excellence and empowerment.
Kingsbury Hospital Visiting Hours
Kingsbury Hospital warmly welcomes the involvement of patients’ loved ones in their care and recovery process. To ensure the well-being and privacy of our patients, we have established specific visiting hours and guidelines across different wards. Here’s a detailed overview to help you plan your visit:

🌈 General Wards: GIT, Medical, and Surgical 1 to 4 Visiting Hours
- Afternoon Visits: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Evening Visits: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
- Visitor Limit: A maximum of one visitor per patient is allowed to maintain privacy.
❤️ Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & High Care (HC) Unit Visiting Hours
- Morning Visits: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Subject to the Unit Manager’s discretion)
- Afternoon Visits: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Evening Visits: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
- Children: No visitors under 12 years old are allowed.
- Note: Additional visits may be permitted at the Unit Manager’s discretion.
🤱 Maternity Ward Visiting Hours
- Husband/Partner: Anytime between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, except during the rest period (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM).
- Grandparents: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Afternoon Visits: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Evening Visits: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Children: Only the patient’s children are allowed to visit.
👶 Neonatal ICU (NICU) Visiting Hours
- Parents: Open visiting hours.
- Grandparents: Short visits over weekends between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, at the discretion of the Registered Nurse in charge.
- Health Precaution: Visiting is discouraged for anyone who is or has recently been ill. Ill parents will be provided with a mask.
🧸 Paediatric Ward Visiting Hours
- Afternoon Visits: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Evening Visits: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
- Parents: Open visiting time.
📌 General Visitation Guidelines
- Age Restriction: Children 12 years and older are welcome; younger children may wait in the reception area under adult supervision or arrange special visits with the Unit Manager.
- Health and Safety: Visitors who are ill or have been exposed to illness are discouraged from visiting.
- Reception Check-In: All visitors must kindly report to Reception first when visiting outside the established hours.
🌟 Tips for a Thoughtful Visit:
- Respect Boundaries: Adhere to visiting hours and the number of visitors allowed to ensure a restful environment for all patients.
- Stay Quiet: Keep your phone on silent and maintain a quiet demeanor to preserve the peace.
- Health First: If you’re feeling unwell, postpone your visit to protect the health of patients and staff.
Kingsbury Hospital is dedicated to fostering a healing environment that respects the needs of our patients while welcoming the crucial support of their loved ones. We appreciate your cooperation with our visiting hours and guidelines, helping us maintain a space where care, comfort, and recovery are paramount. Thank you for being an integral part of our community’s health and healing journey.
List of Doctors at Life Kingsbury Hospital Cape Town

Doctors
Audiologist(s) | |
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HearInAfrica | 0212240018 |
Biokineticist(s) | |
Carol Jeffery | 0826851629 |
Cardiologist(s) | |
Dr Chevaan Hendrickse | 0216378218 |
Dr Saleem Dawood | 0216378218 |
Dr Thayabran Pillay | 0216378218 |
Dr Zaid Mohamed | 0216378218 |
Colorectal & Surgical Gastroenterologist | |
Dr Ebrahim Dalwai (Qualified da Vinci X robotic surgeon) | 0216833893 |
Dr Mike Elliott | 0216837003 |
Cape Town Bariatric Clinic (weight management clinic) | |
Cathy Brunger (Clinic Coordinator) | 0216743309 |
Dermatologist(s) | |
Dr Lauren Knight | 0210451554 |
Dr Lionel Krause | 0216834580 |
Dr Rannakoe Lehloenya | 0216710999 |
Dr Sean Christians | 0216710999 |
Diabetes Wellness Centre | |
Dr Tracy van Rensburg | 0216741431 |
Dietitian(s) | |
Claire McMahon | 0826680668 |
Gina Fourie | 0828239762 |
Mariam Forgan | 0769849496 |
Lyndall Metherell | 084 451 5154 |
Ear, nose & throat surgeon(s) | |
Dr Gary Kroukamp | 0216740885 |
Dr Ola Basson | 0216835590 |
Prof Johan Fagan | 0216743353 |
Emergency Unit | |
ER Consulting INC | 0216704180 |
Endocrinologist(s) | |
Dr Hilton Kaplan | 0216742086 |
Dr Jocelyn Hellig | 0212051829 |
Dr Wayne May | 0216746414 |
Gastroenterologist(s) | |
Dr Abdul Cariem | 0216837001 |
Dr Colin Rush | 0674291397 / 0877026244 |
Dr John Wright | 0216834600 |
General practitioner(s) | |
Dr Colin de la Harpe | 0216836810 |
Dr Muhammed Ridhwan Khan | 0216993623 |
Dr James Millar | 0216836810 |
Dr Pete Sandell | 0216836810 |
General surgeon(s) | |
Dr Aaron Ndhluni | 0212033893 |
Dr Bernie Maree | 0216833893 |
Dr Colin McGuire | 0216719600 |
Dr Ebrahim Dalwai(Qualified da Vinci X robotic surgeon) | 0216833893 |
Dr Ian Marr | 0216740107 |
Dr Mark Hewat | 0216833893 |
Dr Mark van Rensburg | 0215322118 |
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & GIT Surgeon | |
Dr Mark Hewat | 0216833893 |
Maxillofacial and oral surgeon(s) | |
Dr Brian Berezowski | 0217977252 |
Dr Craig Greeff | 0216717517 |
Dr Rushdie Hendricks | 0216715040 |
Dr Sanjay Ranchod | 0211371713 |
Neurologist(s) | |
Dr Avumile Nongogo (Futwa) | 0219128087 |
Dr Maropene Maloma | 012 335 5911 |
Nephrologist | |
Dr Fatima Khan | 0218794694 |
Neurosurgeon(s) | |
Dr Andile Mbatha (spine) | 0216704357 |
Dr John Hill | 0216741257 |
Nuclear physician(s) | |
Dr Pieter Botha | 0216830535 |
Obstetricians & gynaecologist(s) | |
Prof Alan Alperstein (*Gynaecology patients only) | 0216831724 |
Dr Andy Newham (*Gynaecology patients only) | 0216717052 |
Dr Christian Kalwiba | 0217456565 |
Dr Gary Groenewald | 0216710347 |
Dr Kerry Sherwood | 0216719692 |
Dr Kim Sonntag | 0216852375 |
Dr Laura Graves | 0216714005 |
Dr Lynette Jansen-Olarogun | 0216830370 |
Dr Manasri Naiker | 0216740376 |
Dr Philip Zinn | 0216830453 |
Dr Paula Penkin | 0216831785 |
Dr Rori Fortuin | 0210651816 |
Dr Sarah Shanahan | 0216831798 |
Dr Ursula Botha | 0216714050 |
Occupational therapist(s) | |
Faheema Isaacs | 0820422076 |
Oncologist (Clinical) | |
Dr Sarah Twycross | 0213005155 |
Orthopaedic surgeon(s) | |
Dr André Demblon | 0216837315 |
Dr Ben Grey (Shoulder and elbow) | 0216711344 |
Dr Clive White (Hip and knee) | 0216836037 |
Prof Graham McCollum (Foot and ankle) | 0216716213 |
Dr John May (Hip and knee) | 0216715651 |
Dr Leith Stewart (Hip and knee) | 0216836037 |
Dr Rory Harvey (Shoulder) | 0216716160 |
Dr Sirk Loots | 0216714575 |
Dr Neil Kruger (Hand, wrist and elbow) | 0748100564 |
Dr Neill van der Walt (knee and robotic knee replacement) | 0216836037 |
Orthotist(s) and Prosthetist | |
Malcolm Freedman & Associates | 0214224599 |
Paediatric Rheumatologist(s) | |
Dr Shehnaaz Akhalwaya | 0713032525 |
Paediatric Surgeon(s) | |
Dr Shamaman Harilal | 021 531 0584 |
Paediatrician(s) | |
Dr Allan Puterman | 0216834454 |
Dr Hedi van der Watt | 0217613408 |
Dr Lara Smith | 0217613408 |
Dr Rabeen Lutchman | 0216850336 |
Pathologist(s) | |
Ampath | 0216839511 |
Lancet Laboratories | 0216731700 |
PathCare | 0216742643 |
PathCare DSP | 0216711156 |
Periodontist(s) | |
Dr Pieter Wolfaardt | 0216834802 |
Physician(s) | |
Dr Asheen Haripersad | 0218794693 |
Dr Fatima Khan | 0218794694 |
Dr Jocelyn Hellig | 0212051829 |
Dr John Turner (critical care) | 0216834770 |
Dr Laila Suleman (critical care) | 0218794692 |
Dr Richard Court | 0764014373 |
Dr Jacqui Venturas (critical care) | 0215697633 |
Physiotherapist(s) | |
Ashraf Natha & Associates | 0216716707 |
WEST Physiotherapy | 0216715300 |
Corina Avni | 0216831174 |
Ellenberger, Gorman & Associates | 0218238779 |
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon(s) | |
Dr Alex Landau | 0216740775 |
Dr Bernard Price | 0216836544 |
Dr Gary Dos Passos | 0216710942 |
Dr Kevin Adams | 0216710942 |
Dr Werner Smith | 0216711406 |
Prosthodontist(s) | |
Dr Z Patel | 0216718951 |
Pulmonologist/Intensivist/Physician | |
Dr Laila Suleman | 0218794692 |
Dr Jacqui Venturas | 0215697633 |
Radiologist(s) | |
Kingsbury Radiology | 0216834567 |
Reproductive medicine specialists (fertility specialist) | |
Dr Joanne Pottow (Cape Fertility) | 0216742088 |
Dr Lizle Oosthuizen (Cape Fertility) | 0216742088 |
Dr Paul Le Roux (Cape Fertility) | 0216742088 |
Dr Razak Dhansay | 0216837036 |
Dr Sulaiman Heylen (Cape Fertility) | 0216742088 |
Dr Tamtam Matebese (Cape Fertility) | 0216742088 |
Speech-Language Therapist | |
Ingrid von Bentheim | 0215065558 |
Thoracic surgeon(s) | |
Prof Mark de Groot | 0215320343 |
Dr Loven Moodley | 0215311206 |
Urologist(s) | |
Dr Conray Moolman(Qualified da Vinci X robotic surgeon) | 0216831974 |
Dr Malcolm Dewar(Qualified da Vinci X robotic surgeon | 0216831974 |
Dr Prenevin Govender | 0216831974 |
Vascular surgeon(s) | |
Dr James Tunnicliffe | 0212033893 |
Dr Martin Forlee | 0212033893 |
Dr Philip Matley | 0216833893 |
Dr Neil Cloete | 0216833893 |
Dr Henrí Pickard | 0216833893 |
Contact Information
- Telephone: +27216,704,000
- Address for Directions: Wilderness Road, Claremont, 7700
- Website: https://www.lifehealthcare.co.za/hospitals/western-cape/cape-town/life-kingsbury-hospital/
- Email: Yonela.Gwayi@lifehealthcare.co.za
Applying for Vacancies at Life Kingsbury Hospital Cape Town
Life Kingsbury Hospital Cape Town employs Nurses, Doctors, Secretaries, Receptionists, Cleaners, and Admin Staff to fill vacant positions. If you would like to submit your CV, please visit the website, which is: https://www.lifehealthcare.co.za/hospitals/western-cape/cape-town/life-kingsbury-hospital/ , and navigate to careers or vacancies section.