GP services in Mbekweni, Paarl
General care
Everyday medical care for adults and children, from a sore throat to a check-up before a new job.
- Medical consultationsDiagnosis and treatment of acute illness, with sick notes and referral letters when needed.
- Medical emergenciesSeen during opening times. Come straight in, or call 071 670 0634 on the way. If hospital care is needed, we arrange the referral or the ambulance.
- Wellness screeningsBlood pressure, blood sugar, weight and general health checks.
- PDP and medical assessmentsMedical examinations for professional driving permits and other fitness certificates.
- Drips and injectionsIntravenous fluids or medicines given at the practice when you need them, for example for dehydration, so that you can be treated without going to hospital.
- Medicines dispensed on siteDr Tshayingwe holds a dispensing licence, so where possible the medicines you are prescribed are dispensed at the practice and you leave with them in hand.
- Home visitsAcross Paarl, for patients who cannot get to the practice. Please arrange at least one day in advance by WhatsApp or phone.
Chronic disease care
Ongoing care and repeat prescriptions for long-term conditions, with regular monitoring.
- HypertensionBlood pressure control, medication review and lifestyle support.
- DiabetesBlood sugar monitoring, medication review and regular foot checks, with referral for eye screening when needed.
- AsthmaInhaler technique, control plans and treatment of flare-ups.
Prevention and testing
Confidential testing and advice so problems are found early or avoided altogether.
- HIV testing and counsellingConfidential testing with pre- and post-test counselling.
- Family planning and contraceptivesAdvice on the options available and prescriptions for the one that suits you.
Minor surgical procedures
Small procedures done here at the practice, so you do not need to go to hospital for them.
- Lumps and bumps removalRemoval of small skin lumps under local anaesthetic.
- Wound care and suturing (stitches)Cleaning, dressing and stitching of cuts and wounds, and removal of stitches.
- Abscess (boil) drainageDrainage of abscesses under local anaesthetic.
- Medical circumcisionUnder local anaesthetic, for adults and boys aged 16 and over, with their own consent. Younger boys can be circumcised only for medical or religious reasons, as the Children's Act requires.
Children's health
Care for babies and children, from routine check-ups to treatment when they are sick.
- ImmunisationsRoutine childhood vaccines according to the South African schedule, recorded in the Road to Health booklet.
- Child wellness check-ups
- Growth monitoring
- Childhood illness treatment
Women's health
Screening and care in a private, respectful setting.
- Pap smearsCervical cancer screening, with results explained to you.
- Breast examination
- Pregnancy testing
Men's health
Straightforward, confidential care for the things men often put off.
- Prostate screening
- Sexual health
- STI testing and treatmentConfidential testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
- Your ID book or smart ID card (or passport)
- Your medical aid card, if you have one
- The medicines you are taking, or a list of them
- Your clinic card, if you get treatment or chronic medicine from a clinic or hospital
- Any recent test results, referral letters or hospital notes
- Your child's Road to Health booklet (clinic card), if you are bringing a child
A standard consultation is R500. Procedures, medicines and medicals are quoted before they are done.
We accept medical aid, card (debit or credit) and cash. Please bring your medical aid card and tell us your scheme when you book so we can confirm how your claim works.
Not sure whether what you need is on this list? Ask us before you come in.