Children's health begins before conception with the parent's health and genetic legacy. It continues through the antenatal period, delivery, and into early adolescence. Unfortunately, even healthy children and teens can get sick or injured.
Typical childhood illnesses and injuries are:
Children are also susceptible to mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, phobias, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Intercare understands the challenges of raising healthy, happy children and teens and offers comprehensive healthcare services to support their wellbeing.
The following Intercare health professionals have a particular interest in children's health.
Dr Annemé van Zyl qualified as a general practitioner (MBChB) from Stellenbosch University in 2008. True to her diverse interests, she has a diploma in anaesthetics from the Colleges of Medicine South Africa and is trained in the provision of lifestyle advice and up-to-date management of hypertension/diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Her other interests include maternal and child health, as well as women's (adolescent) reproductive and sexual health. She is a mother of two, who loves taking her girls to ballet, and enjoys long distance running on weekends.
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Dr Thembisa Sitsila qualified as a medical practitioner from the University of KwaZulu Natal. She obtained post-graduate qualifications in Occupational Health and HIV Management in the Workplace at the University of Stellenbosch. She worked in the public sector where she was involved with HIV research and management whilst advancing her studies as a Family Practitioner through the University of KwaZulu Natal. Since 2018, she worked in private practice. Her main areas of interest are HIV Management, Emergency Care, Women & Maternal Health and Paediatrics. She also has a passion for public health matters and is currently completing her studies as a Family Practitioner.
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Dr Jessica Paul obtained the MBChB degree from the University of Cape Town in 2002. For the past 14 years, she worked in emergency medicine, during which time she received a diploma in Primary Emergency Care (Dip PEC). She previously worked in the United Kingdom, both in the private sector and NHS. She is compassionate and caring and enjoys getting to know her patients to provide the best possible care. Her years spent working in the emergency department have provided her with experience in a wide variety of conditions. Dr Paul enjoys all disciplines of medicine. In her free time, she enjoys baking and spending time with family and friends. She is also passionate about traveling.
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Dr Thimira Moodley obtained the MBChB degree from the University of Pretoria in 2019. She is particularly interested in paediatrics, emergency care, mental health and HIV management. She enjoys working with families and aims to offer every patient the attention and care they need.
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Dr Nico Venter obtained his MBChB degree from the University of Pretoria in 1988. After completing his internship at Kalafong hospital in Pretoria, he went into private practice. He joined Intercare in 2016. Dr Venter has special interests in dermatology, paediatric medicine as well as surgery. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, woodworking, painting, and he is an ardent golfer.
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Dr Ntsako Maphali qualified in 2011 from the University of Pretoria. He is passionate about family medicine and has a particular interest in urological and surgery. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and reading.
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Dr Michele Brink (MBChB) graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 1993. She enjoys all facets of general practise. In her free time she enjoys road running and reading.
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Dr Nitsa Theodoridis graduated with distinction from the University of Pretoria in 2014. She is particularly interested in paediatrics and family health care and ensures she keeps current with new medical advances. In addition, she enjoys offering holistic patient care. Dr Theodoridis keeps active through cross-country running and Greek folk dancing. She is also keen to explore new adventures through travelling.
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Dr Rianné du Plessis qualified from the University of Pretoria in 2014 and has since been in private practice. She enjoys all aspects of family health but is keenly interested in women’s health, allergies, and dermatology.
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Dr Pooja Dooken graduated from Walter Sisulu University in 2019. She values a holistic approach to medicine and a healthy lifestyle, striving to uphold this in her approach to patient care. She is keenly interested in women's health, children's health, psychiatry, and emergency care. She is passionate about animals, music and the environment.
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Dr Delmence Niland obtained her medical degree from the University of Pretoria in 1994. She worked at the Stellenbosch government hospital until 2009, when she earned her Family Medicine degree from Stellenbosch University. In 2010, Dr Niland obtained a diploma in palliative care from the University of Cape Town. Dr Niland enjoys practising holistic medicine and is passionate about pain control and treating children, young adults and women. She loves camping, walking, Pilates and spending time with her husband and two children.
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Dr Sinalo Matyala obtained the MBChB degree from Walter Sisulu University. She is passionate about primary healthcare, paediatrics, and paediatric palliative care. Dr Matyala is pursuing a Paediatric Palliative Medicine Postgraduate Diploma at the University of Cape Town. She is a member of the Association of Palliative Care Practitioners of South Africa and enjoys yoga in her leisure time.
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Dr Petro van der Merwe graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2000. She has a special interest in general family medicine. She loves travelling and spending time with loved ones.
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Dr Salome Erasmus (MBChB) graduated from the University of Free State and is particularly interested in women's health and Children's Health. She enjoys reading, keeping fit and enjoying time with his family in her spare time.
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Dr Neo E W Nakedi qualified from the University of Witwatersrand in 2012. She is particularly interested in HIV/AIDS Management, mental health care, and male circumcision, as well as managing lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and other related conditions.
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Dr Saville Furman (MBChB FCFP(SA)) graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1973. He was awarded the Boz Fehler Fellowship in 1991 for furthering Continuing Medical Education of General Practitioners in South Africa. Previously Dr Furman was a lecturer at UCT and his current involvement in the community includes giving talks to colleagues at hospitals, schools and senior citizens.
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Dr Colin Frye graduated in 2000 from the University of Witwatersrand. He has special interests in paediatrics, men's health and sports medicine. He enjoys endurance events, especially triathlon's, having completed six Ironman 70.3 events and one Ironman 140.6 event.
Dr Jacques Du Plooy received his medical degree from the University of Pretoria in 2004. He has a special interest in internal medicine. He enjoys spending time with friends and family in his free time.
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Dr Nicolene Cilliers (MBChB) received her medical degree from the University of Pretoria in 1998. She loves to work with kids and play rugby with her boys.
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Dr Niel Booysen qualified at the University of Stellenbosch in 1986. He also has a Diploma in Child Health from the College of Medicine of South Africa. He enjoys all aspects of general practice with a particular interest in children's health, attention deficit in children and adults, and the well-being of HIV-positive patients.
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Dr Etienne van der Spuy completed his studies in 1988 from the University of Stellenbosch. He obtained his Canadian licence (LMCC) in 1995 whilst working there. He enjoys all aspects of general practice and has recently started trail running in addition to the odd game of golf.
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Dr Sakkie van Niekerk (MBChB) graduated in 1981 from the University of Pretoria. Dr van Niekerk has a special interest in paediatrics. He enjoys painting and gardening in his leisure time.
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Dr Heloise Wessels graduated in 2008 from the University of Witwatersrand. In 2011 she obtained a diploma in child healthcare. She has a special interest in paediatrics.
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Dr Spangenberg obtained the MB.ChB and MMed (Paediatrics) from the University of Pretoria and have been in private paediatrics practice since 1988. He has a special interest in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and general paediatrics. He enjoys photography, portrait painting, and woodwork in his free time.
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Dr Chantal De Pinheiro graduated in 2014 from the University of Witwatersrand. She also has a diploma in Child health and a special interest in paediatrics and diabetes.
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Dr Chelna Marais completed her studies at the University of Stellenbosch. She also has a diploma in obstetrics and anaesthetics. Dr Marais enjoys all aspects of general practice but has special interests in woman’s health, paediatrics and diabetes. She enjoys adventurous travels and spending time with her family and friends during her leisure time.
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Dr Louise Dreyer (MBChB) graduated from the University of the Free State in 2011. She also received cum laude for her medical degree and was awarded the best medical student of her year. Since then she has developed a special interest in paediatrics and the management of diabetes mellitus.
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I enjoy all aspects of general practice. I provide care for patients of all ages, but my passion lies with children. I strive to provide a compassionate and caring service that is focused on your child’s individual healthcare needs. One of the pleasures of being a doctor is getting to know patients and hearing their stories. I do my best to understand each patient as an individual. I also have expertise in aesthetic medicine and enjoy combining the improvement of health with the improvement of appearance. I take pride in helping patients achieve beautiful, natural results and being the best version of themselves”. When she isn't caring for our patients she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and afternoon walks with her husband and dog.
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Dr Ben Veenemans obtained his B.Sc. (Zoology and Entomology) in 1989 and his MBChB in 1996 at the University of Pretoria. He has been in private practice in Hazyview for 16 years before moving back to Pretoria. Dr Veenemans has special interests in surgery, orthopaedics, and paediatrics. He enjoys outdoor living, archery, nature, and physical exercise
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Dr Caryn Sahd qualified from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2016. In addition, she has a diploma in primary emergency care (DipPEC). Dr Sahd is particularly interested in paediatrics, women’s health, acute and chronic illness, orthopaedics, and trauma.
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Dr Prinsloo studied medicine at the University of Pretoria and graduated in 2014. She has a special interest in Family and child health. Her interests include spending time with family and friends and she also enjoys being outdoors.
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Dr Andreoulla Christodoulou received her medical degree in 1982 from the University of Pretoria. She has many years of experience in family practice medicine. She has a special interest in Women’s Health, including full gynaecological examinations and pap smears as well as small surgical procedures
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Dr Diana Griffiths completed her medical degree at The University of Stellenbosch. She has a Diploma in Child Health and particular interests in Paediatrics, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Women’s Health, and HIV. She has a gentle and caring manner and is passionate about medicine. She believes in a holistic approach to health and is an avid diagnostician. Before medicine, she was also a professional ballet dancer for Cape Town City Ballet. Her previous degrees include a BMus Honours Cum Laude (UCT) and a BA (Rhodes University). She enjoys dancing, yoga, traveling, and snorkeling during her time off.
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Dr Evert Jansen Van Rensburg (MBChB) graduated from the University of Stellenbosch. He enjoys the variety of general practice and building a trusting and longlasting relationship with his patients. In his spare time he enjoys the outdoors and cooking.
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Dr Ilana Joubert obtained the BSC Degree in Human Physiology and Biochemistry, thereby qualifying as a biokineticist. She furthered her studies and received the MBChB degree in 2005. In addition, Dr Joubert completed a Diploma in Diabetes Care in 2016 through the University of South Whales. Dr Joubert has a keen interest in nutrition and exercise. She enjoys all fields of medicine and has an individualised approach to patient care. She is passionate about women’s health, paediatric care, diabetes, minor surgical procedures, and trauma. As a mother of three little girls, she finds working with children extremely rewarding.
Dr Marlene Ebersohn obtained the MBChB degree with distinction from the University of Pretoria in 2012. She also completed a B.Sc Dietetics degree with distinction at the North-West University in 2004. She has a particular interest in children’s health and diabetes. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two girls.
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Dr Gert H Swart qualified at the University of Pretoria and subsequently obtained a master’s degree in Family Medicine (M. Prax. Med.) and a master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacology (M. Pharm. Med.). He is also a registered Family Physician. Dr Swart has been practicing medicine for over 38 years, and the overall wellbeing of patients and families is his priority and passion.
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Dr John Nieuwoudt graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 1984 and has been in private practice since 1987 in the Western Cape. He is passionate about his work and has a holistic approach to medicine and patients. He enjoys the diversity of general practice, emergency care, and in-room procedures. Dr Nieuwoudt appreciates outdoor life, spending time with his family, and is a keen road runner for almost 40 years.
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Dr Mark van Staden completed his MBChB degree at the University of Pretoria in 2008 and has been in private practice since 2013. He enjoys family practice, and has a particular interest in managing childhood illnesses, depression and anxiety in adults, and male sexual health.
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Dr Rika van Aswegen graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2000. She holds certifications in advanced adult and paediatric life support and worked in emergency medicine for 15 years, locally and abroad. She is passionate about assisting patients with their treatment and recovery from illness and has a particular interest in acute medicine, trauma, orthopaedics, psychiatry, and paediatrics. She loves reading and spending time with her family and friends in her free time.
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Dr Charline Kemp (MBChB, MFam Med, Dip Obst SA) graduated from the University of the Free State. She is particularly interested in paediatrics and family medicine. Dr Kemp enjoys nature and listening to music in her leisure time.
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Dr Frank Peters is an Emeritus Professor (UP, Family Medicine) with 25 years’ experience in private practice and 18 years in Academic Medicine. He obtained the MBChB degree from the University of Pretoria, the M Fam Med degree from the University of Free State, a Certificate in Medical Law from UNISA and a Medical Education Certificate from SAFRI. He is registered as a Specialist Family Physician, and previously lectured at the University of Pretoria. Dr Peters specific interest is Family Medicine and surgical skills of small procedures. He loves spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
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Dr Mia Van Wyk obtained the MB ChB degree from the University of Pretoria in 1995. In addition, she is a qualified and Accredited Travel Medicine provider. She has 25 years of experience as a general practitioner. For the last 12 years, she has practiced at Intercare Woodhill in Pretoria and was one of the practice's directors before joining Intercare Castle Gate. She enjoys helping patients physically and emotionally, seeing that a person is a body, mind, and soul.
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Dr Danique Kruger obtained the MBChB degree in 2015 at the University of Pretoria. She is a family-orientated medical practitioner and enjoys all aspects of general medicine, with a passion for paediatrics and women's and sexual health. In addition, Dr Kruger enjoys performing minor procedures under local anaesthesia. She loves spending her free time with her family and reading.
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Dr Pretorius graduated from the University of the Free State. He subsequently obtained a Master's degree in Family Medicine from the University of Pretoria and a Master's degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the University of the Free State. He holds Specialist registration as a Family Physician. Dr Pretorius has a keen interest in Family Medicine and has a holistic approach to sports injury prevention and rehabilitation. He enjoys watching sports, camping, and travelling with his wife and two children.
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Dr Eljoh Lombard graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2011. After completing her internship and community service, she joined Intercare Gonubie as a general practitioner. In 2020 she relocated to Intercare Blaauwberg. As a mother of two busy boys, Dr Lombard is passionate about paediatrics and the medical management of young families. She takes the time to educate patients about their specific conditions and how to manage them, as she believes understanding one's condition is crucial to managing it better. She enjoys being active, baking and quality time with her family.
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Dr Greeff Moolman (B.Ch.D.) graduated from the University of Pretoria. He has a special interest in dental fields of restorative dentistry, endodontics and orthodontics. Dr Moolman enjoys cycling and mountain biking in his leisure time.
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Dr Clyde Keevy graduated from the University of Pretoria. He has been in private dental practice in Morningside for the past 3 decades. Dr Keevy offers preventative, restorative, reconstructive and aesthetic dentistry. Dr Keevy has a special interest in patients with sleep-related breathing disorders, snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, being tired and constantly fatigued, sleep apnea and upper airway resistance syndrome. He loves nature and the outdoors and a great game of golf with family and friends.
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Dr. Santho Motladi graduated as a dentist (BDS) at Medunsa in 1996. He completed a course in Fixed Orthodontic Therapy through the Clinical Foundation of Orthopaedics and Orthodontics in 1997 and in 2011 he completed a course in Intraoral Implants in Australia. He is blessed with 2 children.
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Dr Harry Vermeulen (BChD) graduated from the University of Pretoria in 1995. His professional interests are aesthetic dentistry, smile makeovers, veneers, crowns, implants, clear aligners and general dentistry. Dr Harry enjoys art and photography in his free time.
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Dr Moekie Stampa graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 1985. She enjoys paediatric dentistry and diagnostics. She likes spending time with her family and enjoys the outdoors.
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Dr Marilie Wewege graduated in 2015 from the University of Pretoria. Her fields of interest include family dentistry and child dentistry. She likes spending time with family and friends during her leisure time.
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Dr Caron Leigh Gordon graduated from the University of the Western Cape. She completed her BSc in Medical Bioscience and specialised in Human Anatomy during her honours year. Dr Gordon has a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry and takes a holistic approach to dentistry, where she enjoys showcasing her artistic abilities and attention to detail. She loves working with children and aspires to specialise in Paedodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery in the future. In her free time, she enjoys reading and travelling.
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Dr Poonam Bhana (Dip.OH, BDS) graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 2017. She enjoys all fields of dentistry, including working with children and is an accredited provider for Active Aligners. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and is an avid reader.
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Dr Christiaan Slabbert (B.Ch.D) graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 1994. He recently returned from the UK after 24 years abroad and enjoys all the beautiful sites our country offers. Dr Slabbert has special interests in cosmetic dentistry and dental rehabilitation.
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Dr Deepti Naranbhai graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 2005, after which she worked in general dental practice both abroad and locally, providing family care and cosmetic dentistry. She has a keen interest in phobic patients, paediatrics, orthodontics and dental implants.
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Dr Johan Hartshorne (B.Sc., B.Ch.D., M.Ch.D., M.P.A., PhD(Stell), FFPH.RCP (UK)) is a cosmetic & reconstructive dental surgeon. He has special interests in dental implantology, full mouth dental rehabilitation, orthodontics, periodontics and endodontics. Dr Hartshorne received the WhatClinic Patient Service Award in 2017.
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Dr Gerhard Olivier received his BChD from the University of Pretoria in 1999, he also attended MFGDP Royal College of Surgeons in 2005. Dr Olivier also received a qualification in clinical restorative cosmetic dentistry at the University of Central Lancashire in 2012. He has a special interest in restorative dentistry including crowns, implants and bridges, but is dedicated to a preventative approach in dentistry.
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Dr Divan Castelyn received his dental degree in 2007 from the University of Stellenbosch. He has a special interest in paediatric dentistry. Dr Castelyn enjoys exercising and spending time with family in his leisure time.
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Dr Katharine Kinghorn received her dental degree from the University of Pretoria in 1997. She enjoys the full spectrum of dentistry. Dr Kinghorn enjoys reading, the outdoors and spending time with family in her leisure time.
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Dr Jess Khunhardt (BChD) graduated from the University of Western Cape in 2007. She enjoys paediatrics. She likes reading and gardening in her spare time and has a love for animals.
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Dr Stephen Horwitz graduated as a dentist from the University of Witwatersrand in 1989. He has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, paediatric dentistry, composite resin restorations, implant restorations and endodontics. He likes to practice preventive and minimally invasive dentistry. Dr Horwitz is a keen cyclist (having already completed nineteen 94.7 cycle challenges) and runner.
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Dr Megan Steyn graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2015 and is currently furthering her studies in the field of Periodontology and Oral Medicine. She is a firm believer in preventative oral healthcare. She enjoys all fields of dental care but has a passion for treating children and advising parents on the correct care for their children’s teeth.
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Dr. Carmen Kruger graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2018; she received a Golden Key award for academic excellence. After her studies, she worked in the Free State. She has a lot of compassion for her patients, and she aims to provide a great experience and build good relationships with all of her patients. Dr Kruger has a particular interest in aesthetic dentistry & paediatric dentistry.
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Dr. Whitney Baartman graduated summa cum laude from the University of the Western Cape in 2017. After working in Bloemfontein and private practice in Johannesburg, she joined Intercare. She has a passion for dentistry and love to see her patients satisfied and confident with their results.
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Dr Lochner Louw graduated from the University of Stellenbosch BChD in 1983. He is passionate about general dentistry and in his spare time, he enjoys playing sports and other outdoor activities.
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