Life Brenthurst Hospital

Overview

Life Brenthurst Hospital is a large 233-bed facility in Parktown, Johannesburg, and it is dedicated to delivering high-quality service and embracing principles of excellence and ethics. Whether for routine, major or extensive procedures, the hospital delivers top-quality healthcare from diagnosis to surgery and/or treatment. In addition to the 11 theatres, the intensive-care unit and a 20-bed maternity ward, there is also a specialised ophthalmology unit, a fertility unit and a 10-bed neonatal ICU. A first-class team of health professionals from 27 surgical and medical fields are available for consultation at this excellent hospital. Opposite this hospital is the Portuguese Medical Institute with Portuguese-speaking doctors in attendance. Through their ongoing quality training, hospital employees can deliver excellent healthcare and embrace the principles of empathy, ethics, excellence and empowerment.

Telephone: 011 647 9000
Email: puleng.sokamisa@lifehealthcare.co.za

Address: 4 Park Lane, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193
GPS: -26.177515 : 28.045824

Visitors Information

General Ward:

11h00 - 12h00
15h00 - 16h00
19h00 - 20h00

Maternity Unit:

Husbands: 08h00 to 20h00
Grandparents, family and friends: 11h00 - 12h00, 15h00 - 16h00, 19h00 - 20h00

Paediatric Ward:

Mother and Father: 08h00 to 20h00
Others: 11h00 - 12h00, 15h00 - 16h00, 19h00 - 20h00 (please arrange with parents and the Sister in Charge)

Neo-Natal ICU:

Mother and Father: 08h00 to 20h00
Grandparents: 15h00 - 16h00

ICU And High Care Ward:

11h00 - 12h00
15h00 - 16h00
19h00 - 20h00

Other Criteria for the ICU and High Care Ward:

Only immediate family members are allowed
No children under 12 years old are allowed in the ICU ward
A maximum of two visitors per patient at a time are allowed
No cellular phones are to be used in the ICU ward

Medical services

Cardiology
Cardiothoracic surgery
Dermatology
ENT surgery
Gastroenterology
General surgery
Gynaecology
Internal medicine
Maxillofacial surgery
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedic surgery
Paediatrics
Pathology
Psychiatry
Radiology
Urology including lithotripsy

Ancillary services

Antenatal clinic
Dental clinic
Diabetic clinic
Baby Immunisation Clinic (011 647 9120)
Dietetics
Fertility clinic (www.bioartfertility.co.za)
Foreign patient assistance
Haemodialysis
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Pre-admission clinic
Psychology
Social work services

Doctors

Cardio-thoracic surgeon
Dr Ahmed Bhayat (non-resident)	011 726 6113
Chardith Baby Immunisation Clinic
Sr Judith Mokoena	011 647 9120
Clinical psychologist(s)
Dr Thabani Sibanda	082 356 1156
Mrs Nonhlanhla Mngomezulu	082 459 2312
Dentist
Dr Altaz Tayob	011 484 7775
Dermatologist
Prof Deepak Modi	011 642 4743
Ear, nose & throat surgeon(s)
Dr Mthuthuzeli Nyoka	011 333 0011 / 011 647 9107
Dr Prebanathan Pillay	011 834 8436
Dr Shivesh Maharaj	011 647 9119 / 011 922 1228
General practitioner(s)
Dr Leslie Picker	011 642 1936
Dr Oscar Maisto	011 484 5559
General surgeon(s)
Dr Evrett Nana Kwame Asante	011 647 9107
Dr Gilbert Chasumba	011 642 1936
Dr Motheo Thabane Zimba	011 647 9107
Dr Norman Dubazana	011 642 3049
Dr Sam Kasumba	011 642 9979
Maxillofacial surgeon
Dr Aziz H Kola	011 484 0988
Medico-Legal
Dr Geoffrey Oliver Read	011 642 5022
Nephrologist
Dr Haroon Tayob (Diabetologist)	011 484 7775 / 6
Neurologist
Prof Girish Modi	011 642 4743
Neurosurgeon
Dr Coceka Mfundisi	011 647 9000
Obstetricians & gynaecologist(s)
Dr Audrey Gugu Gamedze (Female)	011 484 0452 / 086 099 5366
Dr Dustan Lumu	011 337 7177
Dr Goolam Hussim Mohamed	011 484 4550 / 68
Dr Ilonda H Maghoma	011 4847119
Dr Mohamed I Cassim	011 484 5119 / 68
Dr Nestor M Kabamba	011 333 2321 / 9746
Dr Peddy Dingayo	011 484 0117
Dr Rasheed A Ismail	011 642 9867 / 8
Dr Simphiwe Mose	011484 0343
Dr Yusuf Dasoo	011 484 5119 / 5168
Ophthalmologist(s)
Dr Aziz Valiallah / Ms Zarina Valiallah (Optometrist & Contact Lens Practitioner)	011 484 3602 / 98
Dr Kgosietsile Letlape	011 484 9535
Dr Larry Malin	011 484 5341
Dr Shabbir Hussain	011 647 2333
Orthopaedic surgeon(s)
Dr Ebrahim Hoosen	011 484 0743
Dr Edward Schnaid	011 643 1448
Dr Geoffrey Oliver-Read	011 642 5022
Dr Muhammad Tahir Rasheed	011 647 9120 / 3049
Dr Nasir Iqbal	011 647 9000
Dr Ramoroa Andrew Morule	011 484 7820 / 2
Dr Zwelithini Linda	011 4840470
Paediatric surgeon
Dr Joao Da Fonseca	011 484 5083
Paediatrician(s)
Dr Dalubuhle Ndiweni	011 642 4511
Dr Liemo Monaheng	011 484 5329
Dr Mpho Muyanga	011 484 1429
Dr Nomsa Helen Maseko	011 484 7375
Dr Ocavius Mashile	011 336 8210
Dr Zaheda h Dadoo	011 484 0007
Plastic & reconstructive surgeon
Dr Vaneshri Chetty	011 647 9107
Psychiatrist
Dr Viresh Manilal Chiman	082 493 1776
Radiation oncologist
Dr Gulzar Malik	011 484 5260 / 2
Radiologist(s)
Dr Alan Matisonn	011 484 1920
Dr Milton Tobias	011 484 1920
Specialist general surgeon(s)
Dr Duraisamy Sridaran	011 484 5260 / 7832
Dr Eskander Alimia	011 647 9120 / 3049
Dr Selepe Motuba	011 484 3292 / 3296
Specialist physician(s)
Dr Anu Mathew	010 214 0012
Dr Charles Muzamhindo	011 333 2408 / 0457
Dr Jean Claude LumandaMbuyamba	011 484 0586
Dr Leslie A Mokgatle	011 337 4508
Dr Mohamed Amanjee	011 484 3216 / 58
Dr Osman Ebrahim (Physician and HIV Specialist)	011 642 1936 / 9247
Urologist(s)
Dr Mohamed Khan	011 484 5246
Dr Thirusha Reddy	011 484 0470
Wound & Foot Clinic
Dr Ethel Andrews (Wound Specialist)	011 484 0033
Ms Gugu Njoko (Podiatrist)	011 863 3225

Contact us

Hospital Manager
Physical address	4 Park Lane, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193
Postal address	P O Box 8999, Johannesburg, 2000
Telephone	011 647 9000
Fax	011 647 9009
Email	puleng.sokamisa@lifehealthcare.co.za
Map	Life Brenthurst Hospital