Health Squared Medical Aid has notified members that it is winding up (effectively, closing down) business on 31 August 2022. As a result, this practice will no longer accept Health Squared as a valid payment option. Accounts will be solely for the patient’s account.
Although we are thankfully moving into level 3 of the national lockdown, we are cognisant of the fact that, even though many are returning to work today, money is still tight for many. In view of this, we are pleased to announce that our special will continue until 30 June 2020, so that patients will […]
We are cognisant of the fact that many people are struggling financially due to either reduced work, job loss or other factors. To assist patients in these difficult financial times, we are pleased to offer the following: A reduced consultation rate (R250 discount on usual rates) Reduced or no co-payments for surgery, depending on your […]
We are pleased to announce that we are resuming consulting services. These will be in strict accordance with hospital and National Department of Health regulations. Note the following: You must report to the screening area of the hospital BEFORE visiting the rooms. You must bring your own mask or face covering to your appointment. Appointments […]
Dr Atiya will be available on a limited basis, from Monday 20 April. Consultations will ONLY be on a Tuesday afternoon at the Pinehaven rooms, and Friday afternoon at the Rosebank rooms. If you would like to make an appointment, please call the respective rooms. If there is no answer on the rooms’ phone, please […]
Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, and in line with the Presidential decree requiring a lockdown, Dr Atiya will be closed to non-urgent patients for the period of 27 March to 16 April. Dr Atiya will be available for emergencies. However, please report to the Emergency Department, where you will be assessed and the doctor […]
PMBs often cause confusion among patients and medical practitioners. This PMB Guide deals with the 25 chronic ailments. Prescribed Minimum Benefits are a set of defined benefits to ensure that all medical scheme members have access to certain minimum health services, regardless of the benefit option they have selected. The aim is to provide people […]
A question many patients often have, is when or why their doctor charged them for a follow up visit after surgery. South African ethical guidelines state that any aftercare post surgery is covered for a period of 30 days. This excludes grommets, for which the prescribed period is 10 days. This means that your doctor […]
Dr Atiya was invited to speak on iTV, DSTV channel 347, on the Health Matters program. Amongst the topics discussed were sinusitis, tonsillitis and head and neck cancers.
We are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer a full paediatric service to our patients at Netcare Rosebank Hospital. Whilst consultations will be done at Rosebank, any surgery will be done at Netcare Parklane hospital. This is in the best interest of your child, since Parklane has some of the most […]
