Our Hospitals

Life Orthopaedic Hospital

Overview

Life Orthopaedic Hospital, which has 36-beds, is situated on Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital premises in Pinelands, Cape Town. It is a dedicated super-specialised orthopaedic hospital. The theatres, high-care unit and modern and sophisticated equipment enable the dedicated team of health professionals to provide world-class healthcare services to orthopaedic patients. The combination of the excellent treatment, first-class facilities and a focus on the personal needs of each patient helps this hospital achieve the level of care the patients deserve. Excellent post-operative care assists with mobilisation of patients after surgery. What also sets this hospital apart is the continued involvement of the Pallottine Sisters who can provide spiritual counseling if and when needed. Through their ongoing quality training, hospital employees are able to deliver excellent healthcare and embrace the principles of empathy, ethics, excellence and empowerment.

Telephone
021 506 5111
Email
vaughanine.johnson@lifehealthcare.co.za
Physical address
Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405
GPS
-33.937669 : 18.490114
Visiting hours

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

Medical services

Life Orthopaedic Hospital is a dedicated super-specialised orthopaedic hospital providing quality care for orthopaedic patients.

Doctors

Emergency unit
MD Inc  021 506 4000
Advanced Life Support Emergency Paramedic Service 0860 532 532
Orthopaedic surgeon(s)
Dr Brendan Dower (Hip and knee Arthroplasty) 021 506 5650
Dr Craig Hastings (Foot, ankle and paediatrics) 021 506 5600
Dr Garth Grobler (Hip and knee Arthroplasty) 021 506 5610
Dr Hayden Hobbs (Knee and sports injuries) 021 506 5621
Dr JP du Plessis (Shoulder and elbow) 021 506 5580
Dr Keith Hosking (Bone tumour and reconstructive) 021 506 5630
Dr Mark Nortje (Hip and knee Specialist) 021 506 5650
Dr Pierre Ehlers (Bone tumour and reconstructive) 021 506 5630
Dr Pradeep Makan (Spinal) 021 506 5590
Dr Peter Polley (Spinal) 021 506 5590
Dr Steve Carter (Hand and upper limb) 021 506 5670
Dr Stuart Dix-Peek (Foot, ankle and paediatrics) 021 506 5580
Dr Steve Roche (Shoulder and elbow) 021 506 5570
Prof. Brian Bernstein (Trauma) 021 506 5555
Prof. Basil Vrettos (Shoulder and elbow) 021 506 5580
Prof. Mark Solomons (Hand and upper limb) 021 506 5670
Prof. Sitombo Maqungo (Trauma) 021 506 5555
Physiotherapist(s)
A Africa 021 531 7232
E Wakefield 021 506 5385
M Labuschagne 021 531 7232
M Wilkinson 021 531 7922
N Hendricks 021 506 5540
Rob & Kim Sims 021 531 5395
Radiologist(s)
Morton & Partners 021 506 4260

Contact us

Physical address

Alexandra Road
Pinelands
Cape Town
7405

Postal address

P O Box 103
Howard Place
7450

Telephone

021 506 5111

Fax

021 531 0116

Email

vaughanine.johnson@lifehealthcare.co.za

Map

Life Orthopaedic Hospital