Mediclinic Panorama

30/10/2026

Can your smartwatch tell if you're healthy? It can offer useful clues, but it can't replace a medical assessment, says a Mediclinic physician. Link in comments.

Smartwatches track heart rate, sleep and more, but how reliable are they? A physician explains what wearable health data can really tell you about your health.

29/10/2026

What mental health concern is affecting people across generations?

Explore the findings from the Mediclinic Generational Health Survey to discover one shared concern affecting mental health across age groups.

Read the findings, answer a question based on the survey results and stand a chance to win a Nespresso coffee machine worth R3 699. Access the health survey and enter using the link in the comments.

The findings provide valuable insights into evolving healthcare needs and reinforce our role as a trusted health thought leader. As part of our focus on Mental Health Month, sharing these insights highlights a growing openness around mental health, while acknowledging the barriers that remain, inclu...

28/10/2026

From spinal fusions to osteoporosis, early assessment can make a difference. A Mediclinic spinal surgeon explains how a multidisciplinary approach can help patients receive the right treatment.

27/10/2026

People with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) may constantly anticipate problems or imagine worst-case scenarios. Discover more at the link in the comments.

Learn about generalised anxiety disorder, its causes, symptoms and treatment, and when persistent worry may be a sign that you need professional support.

26/10/2026

Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy could be a sign of hyperemesis gravidarum. Read our latest article with the link in the comments.

Learn how hyperemesis gravidarum differs from morning sickness, who is at risk, available treatments, and when it’s time to get medical care during pregnancy.

23/10/2026

Addiction and PTSD are the most frequently reported mental health conditions amongst Gen Z respondents, highlighting an urgent need for support and awareness. To understand how the young people in your life manage their mental health and how best to support them, read more in our Generational Health Survey. Link in comments.

The findings provide valuable insights into evolving healthcare needs and reinforce our role as a trusted health thought leader. As part of our focus on Mental Health Month, sharing these insights highlights a growing openness around mental health, while acknowledging the barriers that remain, inclu...

22/10/2026

A specialist physician at Mediclinic explains that although your liver repairs itself naturally, you can still do a lot to help reverse any damage.

21/10/2026

South Africa's first dedicated osseointegration service is transforming life after amputation. By anchoring the prosthesis straight to the skeleton, patients gain comfort and a more natural connection to their limb. Link in the comments.

Learn how osseointegration connects prosthetic limbs directly to the bone, giving amputees in South Africa greater comfort, control and freedom of movement.

20/10/2026

Smaller cuts, greater precision, faster healing – robotic surgery is changing hernia care. Don’t wait for symptoms to worsen. Speak to your doctor early. More at the link in the comments.

Learn how robotic-assisted surgery is transforming hernia repair with greater precision, smaller incisions and quicker recovery for patients in South Africa.

19/10/2026

Financial pressure is taking a toll on mental wellbeing across generations. Mediclinic’s Generational Health Survey reveals that Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly open to seeking professional mental health support compared to other generations. But stigma and fear of judgement are still barriers that prevent people from getting the help they need. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. Understanding these differences matters to us because healthcare needs and priorities are not the same for everyone. Read more about our Generational Health Survey findings via the link in the comments.

The findings provide valuable insights into evolving healthcare needs and reinforce our role as a trusted health thought leader. As part of our focus on Mental Health Month, sharing these insights highlights a growing openness around mental health, while acknowledging the barriers that remain, inclu...

02/09/2026

Celebrating Excellence at Mediclinic Panorama. We are proud to congratulate Dr Marius Wasserfall, Specialist Physician, on being awarded Honorary Fellowship of the American College of Physicians at the ACP Convocation in San Francisco, California, on 16 April 2026.

The fellowship recognises his contribution to internal medicine and physician leadership in South Africa, including his role as President of the Faculty of Consulting Physicians of South Africa.
Dr Wasserfall also contributed to the international academic programme, presenting on Advancing Internal Medicine Through AI: Global Insights on Clinical Practice and Education.

Congratulations, Dr Wasserfall, on this significant achievement and international recognition.

31/08/2026

Mediclinic Panorama and the Cape Town AF Centre recently hosted the Effortless ECG Interpretation: Advanced Arrhythmia Workshop at Stellenbosch Business School. The workshop brought healthcare professionals together, both in person and online, for a full day of practical learning, discussion and interactive ECG interpretation. Thank you to Dr Razeen Gopal and Dr Sumanth Karamchand for sharing their knowledge and experience, and to everyone who joined us and contributed to the day. We also gratefully acknowledge Medtronic and PathCare for their sponsorship and support of the event. Thank you to all involved in making the workshop a success.

26/05/2026

Dr Carmen Jacobs – a specialist paediatric pulmonologist with a special interest in paediatric respiratory illness and critical care – is now in private practice at Mediclinic Panorama. To book an appointment, call: 021 930 0825 or email: [email protected]

16/04/2026

An exciting practice opportunity is available for an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Mediclinic Panorama. This is a unique opportunity to establish yourself within a leading multidisciplinary hospital, supported by a strong referral network and established practice environment. For more information and to discuss this opportunity, please contact Lorna Rashid at: [email protected] or click on the following link: https://mediclinic.link/4qp

13/04/2026

Dr Stephan Kruger – a specialist urologist with a special interest in the management of a wide range of complex urological conditions – is now in private practice at Mediclinic Panorama. To book an appointment, call: 021 770 1009 or email: [email protected]

13/03/2026

Dr Cilliers Kies – a specialist general surgeon with a special interest in hernia repair, oncological breast surgery and minimally invasive techniques – is now in private practice at Mediclinic Panorama. To book an appointment, call: 021 770 0157 or email: [email protected]

31/01/2025

Are you on the journey to parenthood and still deciding on the best doctor or hospital for your needs? Mediclinic Panorama is hosting a Pregnancy Awareness Day with informative sessions where experts discuss pregnancy, birthing options, and more.

Date: 28 March 2025
Time: 09h00 - 13h00
Venue: Mediclinic Panorama, Seminar 2 - Second Floor, Rothschild Boulevard, Panorama
Presenters: Dr Jade Esau (Gynaecologist and Obstetrician)
Dr Roelof Krause (Paediatrician and Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist)
RSVP: [email protected]

21/01/2025

Please join us for expert, in-person antenatal classes at Mediclinic Panorama in 2025 to discuss birth, breastfeeding, baby care, CPR and choking in infants. Limited seats are available on: 11 January, 01 February, 08 March, 05 April, 03 May, 07 June, 05 July, 02 August, 06 September, 04 October, 01 November, and 06 December.

For queries or bookings email: [email protected]

21/11/2024

It is essential that anyone experiencing domestic violence gets help as soon as possible. For any medical emergency where an ambulance is required, call 084 124. We currently provide gender-based violence care models at our Emergency Centres at the following Mediclinic hospitals: Stellenbosch, Paarl, Worcester, Louis Leipoldt, Panorama, Cape Gate, Durbanville, Milnerton, Cape Town, Constantiaberg, Vergelegen, Hermanus and George. Our emergency staff will attend to you in a respectful and dignified manner in a private setting. After completing the necessary clinical and forensic assessments, ER24 trauma counsellors are available to attend to your emotional needs. For more information visit the link in the comments.

According to the WHO, 70% of women experience physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. The UN goes further to state that more than two thirds of all women killed in Africa in 2017 were killed by intimate partners or family members.

15/11/2024

On World Preemie Day, Mediclinic Panorama is proud to offer high quality care to our most vulnerable patients – those born early or with health concerns that require additional nursing and clinical support. We share some insights into our team: https://mediclinic.link/0ef

Mediclinic Panorama is proud to offer high quality care to our most vulnerable patients – those born early or with health concerns that require additional nursing and clinical support.