Life Mercantile Hospital
Overview
Life Mercantile Hospital in Port Elizabeth strives to be a world class provider for all while offering quality and clinical excellence for all patients. First-class treatment and compassionate care extends to the many medical and surgical disciplines. The exceptional team of health professionals focus on delivering high-quality treatment and special, unique standards of care – whether for routine or more acute procedures.
The beautiful maternity unit and neonatal intensive care unit has been awarded the Mother and Baby Friendly Status since 2017. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative is a worldwide programme of the World Health Organisation and Unicef to promote breastfeeding and skin-to-skin between mother and baby. The specialists and nursing staff of Life Mercantile Hospital will walk the extra mile to smooth your transition into motherhood, and make the birth of your baby a memorable experience. Fathers are not forgotten, and are encouraged to share fully in the birth process.
The Life Renal Dialysis unit at Life Mercantile Hospital offers state of the art dialysis machines and equipment that perform acute and chronic renal dialysis. This unit has dedicated nephrologists and a team of physicians who take care of the renal dialysis patients. The patients are cared for by a dedicated team of renal nurses whose priority is to help educate patients about the treatment and to ensure that they receive the best possible care at all times. The renal dialysis unit offers a 24 hour service which affords patients the security to maintain their normal life routine.
Employees actively participate in community initiatives and through their ongoing quality training, deliver excellent healthcare and embrace the principles of empathy, ethics, excellence and empowerment.
Optional: Life Mercantile Hospital is a member of the Life Healthcare Group, one of the largest private hospital groups in South Africa, operating more than 60 acute facilities across the country
Click here to watch our explainer video on what to expect during your emergency unit visit.
- Emergency
- 041 404 0414
- Telephone
- 041 404 0400
- ashlyn.williams@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Physical Address
- Cnr Kempston & Durban Roads, Korsten, 6020
- GPS
- -33.929379 : 25.582734
- Hospital Manager
- Pat Lubobo
- Visiting Hours
For visitation exceptions around neonatal ICU and paediatric wards contact the hospital directly or click here for more information.
10h30 – 11h30
15h00 – 16h00
18h00 – 19h00
Medical services
- Anaesthesiology
- Dentistry
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- ENT surgery
- General surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Gynaecology
- Nephrology
- Obstetrics
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Radiology
- Renal dialysis
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
Ancillary services
- Antenatal & postnatal advice
- Breastfeeding advice
- Endoscopy room
- Nursing learning centre
- Pharmacy
The following support facilities are available at our hospital:
- Dietetics
- Physiotherapy
- An in-house pharmacy
Doctors
| Cardio Thoracic Surgeon | |
|---|---|
| Dr Jithan Koshy | 041 404 0400 |
| Colorectal Surgeon | |
| Dr Zubeir Salie | 041 404 0400 |
| Dentist(s) | |
| Dr Mohamed Asmall | 041 451 2246 |
| Dermatologist(s) | |
| Dr Pakamile Magigaba | 041 404 0536 |
| Dietician(s) | |
| Avril Messiahs | 041 451 8824 |
| Emma Slabbert | 041 404 0400 |
| Ear, nose & throat surgeon(s) | |
| Dr Mtutuzeli Nyoka | 041 404 0541 |
| General practitioner(s) | |
| Dr Thaivaganthi Govender | 041 453 3584 |
| Dr Victor Ntshona | 041 404 0621 |
| General surgeon(s) | |
| Dr Bernard Ocharo | 041 404 0620 |
| Dr Bronwyn Boesack | 041 492 3689 |
| Dr Lwazi Nongogo | 041 404 0538 |
| Hepatobiliary Surgeon | |
| Dr Wonga Mtimkulu | 041 001 0576 |
| Maxillofacial surgeon(s) | |
| Dr Ismael Gopal | 041 404 0400 |
| Nephrologist(s) | |
| Dr Khambi Msulwa | 041 404 0473 |
| Dr Nkululo Gigi | 041 404 0496 |
| Dr Robert Freercks | 041 404 0473 |
| Neurosurgeon | |
| Dr Zwelabantu Wopula | 041 404 0508 |
| Obstetrician & Gynaecologist(s) |
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| Dr Abry Nhliziyo | 041 404 0531 |
| Dr Siyasanga Dlulani | 041 404 0558 |
| Dr Tembisa Tini |
041 404 0556 |
| Oncologist | |
| Dr Palesa Ford | 041 451 1514 |
| Ophthalmologist(s) | |
| Dr Pilile Ngxukumeshe | 041 453 2390 |
| Orthopaedic surgeon(s) | |
| Dr Mawanda Mandaba | 041 453 3800 |
| Dr Riaan Joubert | 041 404 0409 |
| Dr Shaun Attenborough | 041 404 0533 |
| Paediatric Nephrologist | |
| Dr Bonisiwe Chauke-Makamba | 082 970 9840 |
| Paediatrician(s) | |
| Dr Asanda Vetman | 041 404 0606 |
| Dr Guy Belcher | 041 451 1133 |
| Dr Mzimkulu Dilima | 041 451 0055 |
| Paediatric Surgeon | |
| Dr Nkululeko Majola | 041 404 0400 |
| Physician(s) | |
| Dr Clement Kabura |
041 404 0585 |
| Dr Martha Magashule | 041 451 1566 |
| Dr Nkululo Gigi | 041 404 0496 |
| Dr Rudzani Maringa | 041 451 2022 |
| Dr Nomangesi Ngcakani | 041 453 5690 |
| Urologist(s) | |
| Dr Gèrard Grobler | 041 404 0592 |
| Dr Joseph Nyarko | 041 404 0455 |
| Dr Khanyisa Makamba | 041 451 0620 |
| Vascular surgeon | |
| Dr Bhekifa Dube | 041 363 0428 |
Contact us
|
Hospital Manager |
Pat Lubobo |
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Physical address |
Cnr Kempston & Durban Roads |
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Postal address |
P O Box 4031 |
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Telephone |
041 404 0400 |
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Fax |
041 404 0551 |
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|
Ashlyn Williams ashlyn.williams@lifehealthcare.co.za |
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Map |
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Emergency Number |
041 404 0414 |