Our Services
From acute illness to chronic disease management, child health to occupational medicine — Swartland Medical Centre provides evidence-based care at every stage of life.
Family Medicine & General Practice
Our family physicians provide comprehensive primary care from the first consultation to long-term management. We treat acute illnesses, provide preventive care, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed.
- Acute illness consultations (infections, flu, wounds, gastroenteritis)
- Preventive health screenings and annual check-ups
- Immunisations (childhood EPI and adult vaccinations)
- Travel medicine and vaccination advice
- Mental health support (anxiety, depression, referrals)
- Palliative and end-of-life care coordination
Chronic Disease Management
Chronic disease management is a cornerstone of our practice. We follow current South African Medical Foundation (SAMF) guidelines and SEMDSA protocols to manage your conditions with regular follow-up and structured care plans.
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (monitoring HbA1c, diabetes education, foot care)
- Hypertension (blood pressure targets, lifestyle modification, medication review)
- Asthma and COPD (spirometry, inhaler technique, action plans)
- Hyperlipidaemia (cardiovascular risk assessment, statin management)
- Hypothyroidism and thyroid disorders (TSH monitoring, dose optimisation)
- HIV/AIDS (antiretroviral therapy coordination with PHC)
- Epilepsy (seizure management, medication monitoring)
- Chronic pain and arthritis management
Child Health & Developmental Milestones
We are dedicated to the health and development of your children. Our practice follows the Road to Health Booklet guidelines and provides comprehensive child health services aligned with the Department of Health's Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI).
- Newborn check-ups and neonatal assessments
- Growth monitoring (weight, height, head circumference, BMI)
- South African EPI Immunisation Programme (BCG, Hexavalent, PCV10, Rotavirus, MMR, Varicella)
- Developmental milestone assessments (0–5 years)
- Learning difficulties and ADHD screening
- School health medicals and sports physicals
- Adolescent health (puberty counselling, sexual health education)
Women's Health
Swartland Medical Centre provides sensitive, comprehensive women's health services at all life stages — from adolescence through to post-menopause.
- PAP smears (cervical cancer screening per NCCN guidelines — 3-yearly from age 21)
- Contraception counselling and provision (oral, injectable, IUD, implants)
- Family planning consultations
- Antenatal and postnatal care (first trimester consultations, obstetric referrals)
- Menopause management and HRT counselling
- Breast health awareness and clinical breast examination
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment
- Osteoporosis screening and bone health in post-menopausal women
Occupational Health
We provide comprehensive occupational health services for employers and employees in the Swartland region, including the farming and agricultural sector.
- Injury on Duty (IOD) assessments and reporting (Compensation Commissioner forms W.Cl.4, W.Cl.22)
- Pre-employment and exit medicals
- Food handler medical certificates
- Driver and heavy machinery operator medicals
- Fitness for duty certificates
- Audiometric testing and lung function screening
- Occupational disease assessments
Minor Surgical Procedures
Our doctors are trained to perform a range of minor surgical procedures in our fully equipped procedure room, reducing the need for hospital referrals.
- Wound suturing and repair
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Excision of cysts, lipomas, and skin lesions
- Ingrown toenail procedures
- Skin tag and wart removal
- Steroid joint injections
- Cryotherapy
Nursing & Clinic Services
Our registered nurse and clinic staff provide a wide range of clinical support services, with dedicated clinic rooms for routine procedures.
- Phlebotomy (blood draws) and specimen collection
- ECG (electrocardiogram) recording and interpretation assistance
- Blood glucose and HbA1c point-of-care testing
- Blood pressure monitoring and hypertension checks
- Spirometry (lung function testing)
- Ear irrigation (syringing)
- Wound dressing and care
- Contraceptive injections and implant management
- Cervical smear collection
In-House Dispensing Pharmacy
As a licensed dispensing practice, we provide acute and chronic medications directly from our in-house dispensary — saving you an additional trip to the pharmacy.
- Acute prescriptions dispensed immediately post-consultation
- Chronic medication collections (same visit or pre-arranged)
- Online chronic refill requests available
- Generic and originator medication options
- Medication counselling by trained dispensing staff
Telemedicine Consultations
Access our doctors from home, work, or anywhere in South Africa via secure video or telephonic consultation.
- Follow-up consultations for stable chronic conditions
- Script renewals (for established, compliant patients)
- Mental health and wellness follow-ups
- Post-operative check-ins
- Travel medicine advice
Ready to Book an Appointment?
Same-day appointments often available. Call us or book online.