Passionate about your health

The Vision of Dr Rivka is to promote the total health and well-being of the local population. To provide accessible, high-quality medical care for people of all ages.

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A Giving Heart

In South Africa we have a growing population of 15,000,000 per year, with only 1,500 doctors entering the market. Watch this inspiring video and meet Dr Rivka.  Our Dr with a Heart for Giving.

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Lead SA Hero

Dr Rivka Hoosain is one of the Lead SA heroes. She graduated with her MBChB in 2011 and has since completed her community service years. Despite all odds, she managed to complete her studies and be the first medical doctor in her family. #LeadSAHeroes Apart from her full-time job, she started her own small free clinic for the Tafelsig community where she has started using time during the week in the evenings to offer free consultations to the people of Tafelsig. Lead SA salutes Rivka for her amazing work.

Modern Day Hero

The Science of Women

Gynaecology

Gynaecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive systems and the breasts. Outside medicine, the term means “the science of women”.  The services offered at Dr Rivka’s include: PAP Tests Annual Well Women Exam Family Planning Acute Gynae Problems

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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes: High blood sugar (glucose) that develops during pregnancy and disappears after birth. It can happen at any stage of pregnancy but is more common in the second or third trimester. It happens when your body cannot produce enough insulin – a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels – to meet your extra needs in pregnancy. Gestational diabetes can cause problems for you and your baby during pregnancy and after birth. But the risks can be reduced if the condition is detected early and well managed. Who’s at risk of gestational diabetes Any woman can develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, but you’re at an increased risk if: Your body

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Pediatrics

Dr Rivka’s Practice is dealing with the development, care, and diseases of infants, children, and adolescents Newborn Care Infant Care Annual Physicals Routine Services Possible Immunizations

Kids are Welcome!