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A way of life
Life Little Company of Mary Hospital is a member of Life Healthcare, one of the largest private hospital groups in South Africa, operating 63 acute care facilities across the country.
Life Healthcare is recognised throughout the health industry for its high calibre healthcare professionals and excellent facilities.
We believe delivery of world class healthcare is achieved through a combination of unparalleled quality and clinical excellence; along with a true focus on the personal needs of our patients and their families.
Every day we subscribe to the core values of the Life Healthcare group, while individually striving to continually improve facilities, standards and technology.
Since 1957 the religious Sisters of the Order, doctors and staff have continued to serve the community with dedication, embracing the values of competence, compassion and spiritual support.
At Life Little Company of Mary Hospital our priority is to focus on the delivery of a special brand of health and care to patients. Within a world class hospital, this unique approach is what makes the difference and helps us to maintain our position as one of the top hospitals in the country.
Contact us
Management
Our management can be contacted through our hospital reception desk or through e-mail.
| Position |
Name |
| Hospital Manager |
Mr J Joubert |
| Chairperson Board of Directors |
Mr Chris Redfern |
| Financial Manager |
Ms L Pienaar |
| Nursing Manager |
Ms G Herselman |
| Pharmacy Manager |
Mr N Vlok |
| Marketing Co-ordinator |
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| Reception Manager |
Ms A Pretorius |
| Credit Manager |
Ms S Barnard |
| Clinical Educator |
Sr V Palweni |
| Infection Control Co-ordinator |
Sr C Volschenk |
| Nursing Standards Manager |
Sr A Müller |
| Services Manager |
Mr G Willis |
Our team
At Life Little Company of Mary Hospital we understand that we have a responsibility to meet the expectations of those who are entrusted to our care as well as the expectations of their loved ones.
This realisation enables us to ensure that we focus on an experience of care for everybody who visits or is admitted to one of our hospitals or healthcare facilities.
All Life Little Company of Mary Hospital staff participate in ongoing quality training `Q to the power of e`. Here we each come to appreciate the importance of quality in delivery of service and to embrace caring principles of empathy, ethics, excellence, energy and empowerment.
Results of ongoing patient satisfaction surveys tell us that a stay at Life Little Company of Mary Hospital reflects the high standards of health and care we set out to deliver. The care delivered at Life Little Company of Mary Hospital extends into the community.
Our employees at all levels actively participate in community initiatives to improve the quality of life in surrounding areas.
Our facilities
Our modern, sophisticated facilities include:
- 214 beds and 8 theatres
- The special orthopaedics’ centre provides orthopaedic care and surgery in conjunction with physiotherapy and biokinetics, with a special emphasis on sports injuries
- At the Mary Potter oncology unit a dedicated team of oncologists perform stem cell transplants, chemo and radiotherapy
- An accident and emergency unit open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and including resuscitation facilities. The unit is manned by qualified medical staff backed by specialists from all disciplines
- An 11 bed general intensive care unit
- An 8 bed high care unit
- A stroke unit
- A skin and laser clinic
- Our radiology unit offers:
- Nuclear medicine
- CT and RT scanning
- Mammography testing
- Bone densitometry testing
- PET scanner
- MRI and x-rays
Medical and surgical disciplines
- Dermatology
- ENT surgery
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Internal medicine/ Physicians
- Neurology
- Neuro and spinal surgery
- Oncology
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Pathology
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Paediatric endocrinology
- Paediatric oncology
- Nuclear medicine
- Radiology (including CT scanner, PET scanner, bone densitometry, mammography, MRI and x-rays)
- Radiotherapy
- Radiosurgery
- Thoracic surgery
- Urology
Ancillary services:
- Audio and speech therapy
- Biokinetics
- Dietetics
- Lung function laboratorium
- Orthotics and prosthesis services
- Physiotherapy
- Reflexology
- Retail pharmacy
- St Mary’s Hospice
Specialist facilities
Emergency Facilities
Our emergency unit is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and includes resuscitation facilities. Qualified medical staff backed by specialists from all disciplines mans the unit.
Radiology
Our radiology unit offers: nuclear medicine, CT and RT scanning, mammography and bone densitronomy testing in addition to other normal services. At the Mary Potter oncology unit a dedicated team of oncologists do stem cell transplants, chemo- and radiotherapy.
Orthopaedics
The special orthopaedics centre provides orthopaedic care and surgery in conjunction with physiotherapy and bio kinetics, with a special interest in sports injuries.
Life Rehabilitation
The new all-inclusive specialist stroke unit at Life Little Company of Mary Hospital will offer expert care for stroke patients from the emergency stage all the way through to comprehensive functional rehabilitation.
There are specialist neurologists in stroke care at the hospital, who will manage the initial admission and acute care until the patient has stabilised. This will be followed by admission into the hospital`s newly-built stroke rehabilitation unit, staffed by a comprehensive interdisciplinary team, for intensive rehabilitation of physical, functional, cognitive, and emotional problems arising from the stroke. Family education and detailed report backs to all involved will form part of the service.
Following discharge from the unit, outpatient therapy will be continued by referring therapists as well as therapists based at the hospital to ensure that stroke sufferers regain as much as possible quality of life and functionality after stroke. The unit will admit patients from Tshwane as well as further afield and is scheduled to open on 1 August.
For more information please contact glynis.herselman@lifehealthcare.co.za.
Supporting doctors
Our team of doctors are the best in the region and if you need to contact any of our doctors, they will be happy to assist you with your queries.
The telephone details of the doctors have been listed below and the doctors have been categorised in accordance to their specialty. They are contactable Monday to Friday, between 09:00 and 17:00.
| Name |
Contact number |
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| Audiologist(s) |
| Anna-Marie Marais |
012 460 0686 |
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| Dermatologist(s) |
| Dr Gerrie Becker |
012 664 7495 |
| Dr J Joynt |
012 460 4662 |
| Dr J Meyer |
012 346 0762 |
| Dr Jacques Morrison |
012 346 4312 |
| Dr Marianne Duvenage |
012 460 4646 |
| Dr Marius Hannah |
012 348 2974 |
| Dr Pieter du Plessis |
012 346 4202 |
| Dr Steven van Heerden |
012 346 3499 |
| Dr U Naidoo |
012 460 4662 |
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| Dietician(s) |
| Arina Prins |
012 460 1160 |
| Marlene Vermaak |
012 460 5053 |
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| Ear nose & throat surgeon(s) |
| Dr Carl Swanepoel |
012 460 1284 |
| Dr JW Callaghan |
012 460 1284 |
| Dr Kenny Carpenter-Kling |
012 367 4394 |
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| ER24 sports injury clinic |
| Dr Peet van der Merwe & Partners |
012 460 4744 |
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| General practitioner(s) |
| Dr C Niewenhuis |
012 460 9285 |
| Dr C van Uytvanghe |
012 346 3083 |
| Dr JM Malan |
012 460 2472 |
| Dr R Biagio |
012 346 7023 |
| Dr R Theron |
012 460 9994 |
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| General surgeon(s) |
| Dr Bruce Barnetson |
012 460 9591 |
| Dr P van Rooyen |
012 460 4478 |
| Dr Wim van Wyk |
012 460 5235 |
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| Gynaecologist(s) |
| Dr Bianca Zondagh |
012 |
| Dr Mike Cretikos |
012 342 2618 |
| Dr Willie Smit |
012 460 3223 |
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| Haematologist(s) |
| Dr Piet Wessels |
012 460 9757 |
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| Maxillo facial surgeon(s) |
| Dr Conrad Masureik |
012 346 6032 |
| Dr E Muthray |
012 346 3179 |
| Dr Julius Köhler |
012 998 4161 |
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| Neuro surgeon(s) |
| Dr Albert Viljoen |
012 807 1201 |
| Dr Edward Gurnell |
012 346 5319 |
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| Neurologist(s) |
| Dr Chris Guldenpfennig |
012 346 7685 / 4039 |
| Dr Penny Guldenpfennig |
012 346 1498 |
| Dr Wiebren Duim |
012 460 2900 |
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| Oncologist(s) |
| Dr Ananda Vorster |
012 346 6701 |
| Dr Coenraad Slabber |
012 346 6701 |
| Dr Era de Klerk |
012 346 6701 |
| Dr Graham Cohen |
012 346 6701 |
| Dr J Biddulph |
012 346 6701 |
| Dr Lourens de Jager (Paediatric) |
012 346 6701 |
| Prof L Dreosti |
012 346 6701 |
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| Orthopaedic surgeon(s) |
| Dr Daan du Plessis |
012 460 9262 |
| Dr Denise Potgieter |
012 346 6656 |
| Dr E Pelser |
012 346 8399 |
| Dr Eudore Mare |
012 346 4862 |
| Dr Fief Ferreira |
012 346 1678 |
| Dr FJ Labuschagne |
012 460 9099 |
| Dr Hans Pretorius |
012 343 0203 |
| Dr JF van Staden |
012 346 3179 / 012 367 4322 |
| Dr Johan Prins |
012 460 6195 |
| Dr PJ Oosthuizen |
012 460 5904 |
| Dr Thys de Beer |
012 460 0751 |
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| Orthotics / Prosthetics |
| Brian Redelinghuys |
012 460 9731 |
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| Paediatrician(s) |
| Dr JC (Kobus) van Dyk (Endocrinologist) |
012 460 7900 / 1 |
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| Physician(s) |
| Dr Craig Franklin |
012 460 1160 |
| Dr Francois Steenkamp |
012 460 1160 |
| Dr Gernot Irsigler |
012 346 6641 / 5 / 6 |
| Dr Molly van Zyl |
012 367 4273 |
| Dr Richard Siebert |
012 460 1160 |
| Dr Siebert Wiid |
012 460 1160 |
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| Physiotherapist(s) |
| Alida Botha |
012 346 7290 |
| Cyntetia Liebenberg |
012 346 3169 |
| Groenewald en Ferreira |
012 346 3169 |
| Nicola Buhrs (General and Stroke) |
012 460 5909 |
| Nikki de Beer (Stroke-Occupational Therapist) |
012 460 5909 |
| Suzanne Cullen |
012 346 3169 |
| Zelda van der Walt |
012 460 2167 |
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| Pretoria mammography centre |
| LCM Medical Centre |
012 460 3699 |
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| Radiologist(s) |
| Dr Kobie Pio |
012 460 4749 |
| Dr Robbie de Muelenaere |
012 460 4749 |
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| Radiology / Nuclear medicine |
| Dr Labuscagne and Partners |
012 460 3293 / 460 3699 |
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| Skin and laser clinic |
| LCM Medical Centre |
012 346 5398 |
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| Speech therapist(s) |
| Liezel Spies |
012 460 5909 |
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| Thoracic surgeon(s) |
| Dr Hugo Sarli |
012 993 2075 |
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| Urologists(s) |
| Dr J Pretorius |
012 430 5031 |
Patient and visitor information
At the Life Little Company of Mary hospital, we take pride in providing you information that you need in order to make your stay with us a pleasant and hassle-free experience.
If there is any further information that you or your family require regarding our hospital and our services, please feel free to contact us.
On Arrival
Please report to the reception counter on the ground floor where the receptionists will welcome you and capture all necessary information. You will then be escorted to your ward/room. Wheelchairs and porters are available at reception. Please remember to bring the following items:
- Pre-authorisation form – available from your medical aid
- Identification document
- Medical aid membership card.
Parking
Parking is provided in front of the hospital. You are kindly requested not to park in the areas reserved for ambulances, doctors, disabled persons and staff. While every effort is made to protect your vehicle by way of security, parking is at your own risk. A courtesy golf cart is available for transporting of patients.
Tariffs
- Our hospital charges patients at medical aid / medical scheme rates.
- A pre-payment is required on hospitalisation, from patients not covered by medical aid or a medical scheme.
- It is recommended that private patients contact the hospital’s accounts department prior to admission to establish the estimated hospital cost.
- Patients requesting accommodation in private wards will be requested to pay the private ward rate on admission.
Full details of these fees can be obtained from the Hospital Accounts Department (Tel: (012) 452-9436).
Time of Admission
Please adhere to the admission time arranged by your doctor.
Visiting hours
Wards:
- Mornings: 11h00 - 12h00
- Afternoons: 15h30 - 16h30
- Evenings: 18h30-19h30
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ICU:
- Mornings: 11h00 - 11h30
- Afternoons: 16h00 - 16h30
- Evenings: 19h15-20h00
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St Francis Wards:
- Afternoons: 15h30 - 16h30
- Evenings: 18h30-19h30
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We wish you a pleasant stay and a speedy recovery.
What not to bring
- Jewellery or other valuables
- Firearms
Please arrange with reception for the safekeeping of valuables. The hospital is not responsible for the loss of valuables that have not been handed over for safekeeping.
What to bring
- Your ID Document and Medical Aid Membership Card
- Proof of Medical Aid Pre-Authorisation (where applicable)
- Doctor`s letters, WCA forms, X Rays and other relevant items
- Toiletries / pyjamas
- Radio (Television is available in all wards and private rooms)
- Reading materials
- Infants: Mothers are to provide feeds, sterile bottles and diapers
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