Our Hospitals

Life Groenkloof Hospital

Overview

The 214-bed Life Groenkloof Hospital is situated in the leafy suburb of Groenkloof in Pretoria. Doctors and staff serve the community with dedication, competence, compassion and support. The hospital is renowned for the treatment of sports injuries in its specialised orthopaedics’ centre. The modern facilities include nine theatres, a special stroke unit, oncology clinic, breast care clinic, renal dialysis unit, bariatric unit, and an emergency unit with special resuscitation facilities. A large team of quality specialists in an array of medical and surgical disciplines is available to make life better for patients. Our hospital employees are trained to deliver quality healthcare, while embracing the principles of empathy, ethics, excellence and empowerment.

Click here to watch our explainer video on what to expect during your emergency unit visit.

Eme
012 612 0913
Telephone
012 424 3600
Email
customercare.groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za
Physical address
50 George Storrar Drive, Groenkloof, 0181
GPS
-25.763277 : 28.21582
Hospital manager
Henriette Pretorius
Visiting hours

For visitation exceptions around neonatal ICU and paediatric wards contact the hospital directly or click here for more information.

We welcome visitors, as we know what a difference the support of close family and friends can make. In terms of this, and bearing in mind the rest that all patients require, we would prefer that visitors visit their loved ones only at certain designated times these are:

Wards:

  • No visiting hours in the morning
  • 15h00 – 16h00
  • 19h00 – 20h00

ICU:

  • 16h00 – 16h45
  • 19h15 – 20h00

Medical services

  • Bariatric surgery
  • ENT surgery
  • Endocrinology
  • Emergency services 
  • Gastroenterology (HPB)
  • General surgery
  • Gynaecology
  • Intensivist care 
  • Internal medicine/ physicians
  • Maxillofacial surgery
  • Neurology
  • Neuro & spinal surgery
  • Oncology
  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Pathology
  • Plastic & reconstructive surgery
  • Paediatric endocrinology
  • Paediatric pulmonology
  • Paediatric infectious diseases specialist
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Radiology (including CT scanner, PET scanner, bone densitometry, mammography, MRI and x-rays)
  • Radiotherapy
  • Renal dialysis
  • Rheumatology
  • Urology

Ancillary services

  • Audio & speech therapy
  • Dietetics
  • Orthotics & prosthesis services
  • Physiotherapy
  • Retail pharmacy

Doctors

ER24 & Sports Injury Clinic
Dr Peet van der Merwe & Partners 012 424 3834 /012 612 0913
Ear, nose & throat surgeon(s)
Dr Amelia Geyser 012 880 1569
Dr Jacques Viljoen 012 346 5253
Gastroenterologist (HPB)
Dr Hendri Pretorius 012 644 0069
General practitioner(s)
Dr Chad Spence 012 460 9285
Dr Henriette Niehaus 012 460 9285
Dr Jeanne-Marie Malan 012 460 2472
Dr Renée Theron 012 460 9994
General surgeon(s)
Dr Ruan de Jongh 012 881 9868
Dr Pierre van Rooyen 012 460 4478
Dr Lucienne van Schalkwyk  (Breast Surgeon) 087 077 0401
Dr Thula Ngcobo (Breast Surgeon) 063 949 4040
Gynaecologist(s)
Dr Bianca Zondagh 012 346 4564
Gynaecologist & Gynaecologist Oncologist
Dr Emma Bryant 012 346 2634
Haematologist
Dr Piet Wessels 012 433 9869
Intensivist Surgeon
Dr Nicola Grabowski 012 460 1160
Maxillo, Facial & Oral Surgeon
Dr Evan Rabie 012 012 5940
Nephrologist(s)
Dr Rudzani Mathonsi 063 949 4040
Dr Moses Mahlangu 010 005 6685
Neurologist(s)
Dr Chris Guldenpfennig 012 346 7685 / 4039
Dr Linette van Niekerk 087 802 9466
Dr Wiebren Duim 012 460 2900
Neurosurgeon(s)
Dr Albert Viljoen 012 346 5319
Dr Edward Gurnell 012 346 5319
Dr Tshepang Tau 012 882 0068
Nuclear medicine
Dr Christa Zinn 012 346 6812
Dr Greta Lange 012 346 6812
Dr Florette Reyneke 012 346 2134
Oncologist(s)
Dr Ananda Vorster 012 346 6701
Dr Coenraad Slabber 012 346 6701
Dr  Jacqueline Kempen 012 346 6701
Dr Graham Cohen 012 346 6701
Dr Richard Khanyile 012 346 6701
Prof Lydia Dreosti 012 346 6701
Orthopaedic surgeon(s)
Dr Alwich Alexander 012 881 9725
Dr Claud Kilian 012 346 1157
Dr Denise Potgieter 012 346 6650
Dr Duwayne Vermaak 012 346 2692 / 012 460 9705
Dr Daan du Plessis 012 346 3004
Dr Eugene Pelser 012 346 8399
Dr Fred Froeling 012 346 5724
Dr Faf Labuschagne 012 460 9099
Dr Eudore Maré 012 346 4862
Dr Johan Prins 082 899 2519 / 012 065 4258
Dr Melt van Niekerk 012 346 7279
Dr Hannes Oosthuizen 012 460 5904
Dr Toni Monni 012 460 9705
Dr Wim Hiddema 012 346 3004
Dr Jan Hiddema 012 346 3004
Paediatric infectious diseases specialist
Prof Nicolette du Plessis 071 223 1774
Paediatric endocrinologist
Dr Jacobus van Dyk (Endocrinologist) 012 460 7900 / 1
Paediatrician   
Dr Yolandé Lambrechts 068 693 1167
Paediatric pulmonologist 
Dr Adele Roux 012 340 0299
Pathologist(s)
Ampath 012 433 9871
Ampath (Oncology) 012 433 9870
Lancet Dyson Lab 012 424 9540
PathCare Vermaak 012 460 0155
Physician(s)
Dr Siebert Wiid 012 460 1160
Dr Francois Steenkamp 012 460 1160
Dr Janine Boswel 012 460 1160
Dr Johan vd Watt 012 460 1160
Physician Intensivist
Dr Richard Siebert 012 460 1160
Plastic surgeon(s)
Dr Johannes Kritzinger 012 435 8034
Dr Boitumelo Kenoshi 063 949 4040
Dr Ben Moodie 012 012 5940
Pretoria Mammography & MR department
Mammography 012 460 3293
MR Department 012 460 1839
Radiation oncology
Dr Cattleya Gaspar 012 460 4749
Dr Ingo de Muelenaere 012 460 4749
Dr Marlene Soares  012 460 4749
Dr Maryke Etsebeth 012 460 4749
Radiology / nuclear medicine
Capital Radiology 012 460 3699 / 460 2796
Rheumatologist
Dr Joyce Ziki 063 666 1793 / 012 460 1160
Spinal & orthopaedic surgeon(s)
Dr Ian Zondagh 012 346 4449
Dr Slade Vermaak 012 346 4449
Urologist
Dr Christopher Evans 012 346 4176
Dr Neels Nothnagel 012 346 4176
Cardio-thoracic surgeon 
Dr Rene Mooloo 012 343 0093

Contact us

Physical address

50 George Storrar Drive
Groenkloof
0181

Postal address

P O Box 17012
Groenkloof
0027

Telephone

012 424 3600

Fax

012 346 0562

24 Hr Nursing Care Number

071 675 2845

Email

customercare.groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za
LCM.Preadmission@lifehealthcare.co.za

Hospital Manager

Henriette Pretorius

Map

Life Groenkloof Hospital

Unique services

Bariatric Unit - 012 424 3860

The new CEMMSSA (Centre of Excellence for Metabolic Medicine and Surgery in South Africa) accredited metabolic unit at Life Groenkloof Hospital will offer expert care for patients who are considering weight loss surgery. The decision to undergo weight loss surgery should be well informed and therefore the unit is supported by a multi-disciplinary team. This team consists of physicians, surgeons, dieticians, physiotherapists and clinical psychologists.
 
The unit boasts the latest state of the art equipment and the design of the unit provides for the needs of the patients to ensure they are comfortable and to assist them on their journey to better health. For more information please feel free to contact bariatric.groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za

Breast Care Centre - 012 424 3860

The breast care centre offers a full array of collaborative information services, including coordination to the various departments for screenings and diagnosis to innovative treatment. The breast care centre focuses on a patient-centered care approach and works closely with the hospitals multi-disciplinary team. The specialised nursing practitioner will ensure support and counselling to patients
and their family throughout the diagnoses and treatment of breast cancer. The specialised nursing practitioners support service is free of charge and is based at Life Groenkloof Hospital The Breast Care Centre can be contacted toll free on 0861 227 300 or via email at breastcare.groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za

Pharmacy

Life Groenkloof Pharmacy consists of three parts: Retail Pharmacy, Hospital Dispensary and Surgical Store and each section is run by a group of enthusiastic competent staff. The pharmacy has 7 pharmacists, 5 pharmacist’s assistants and 10 other supporting staff to meet the needs of our business. The pharmacy motto is “Fast, Efficient and Friendly” and we aim at always giving the best service possible to all our customers, be it a patient, nurse or doctor. The hospital's retail pharmacy trading hours are as follows:

Hospital Pharmacy

Weekdays (Monday-Friday) 07:00 – 17:00
Saturday 08:00 – 16:00
Sundays & Public Holidays 09:00 – 15:00

 

 

 

 

Retail Pharmacy

Weekdays (Monday-Friday) 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday 09:00 – 16:00
Sundays & Public Holidays 09:00 – 15:00

 

 

 



We invite you to visit our pharmacy with your queries and prescriptions and feel free to rate our service on the electronic questionnaire provided. We are looking forward to serving you.

Renal Dialysis Unit - 012 424 3864

We provide acute and chronic renal dialysis from a state-of- the art renal dialysis unit. Treatment services offered include:

  • chronic haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration
  • acute dialysis
  • continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
  • slow continuous therapies
  • plasma exchange

The renal dialysis unit can be contacted on 012 424 3864 during office hours or 062 280 4046 in emergencies.

Stroke Unit - 012 460 5909

The new all-inclusive specialist stroke unit at Life Groenkloof 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 to the neurology 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.

Stroke Support Group - 084 270 4507

Coffee shop

Wiesenhof Coffee Shop is situated on the ground floor and is open from 07h00 to 20h00 weekdays and 08h00 to 17h30 Saturday and Sundays.