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Walvis Bay Family Practice

What we offer

Services for every member of the family.

Doctors with complementary special interests, a registered nurse for injuries on duty and wound care, and an accounts team that handles your medical aid. Each service lists what is included and how long to allow.

Service 1

General Consultations

Same-week appointments for acute illness, infections, injuries, prescriptions and any health concern you would like a doctor to look at. You can always ask for the doctor who knows you.

  • Acute illness and infections
  • Prescriptions and repeat scripts
  • Referral letters to specialists
  • Sick notes and medical certificates
Allow
15 - 20 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 2

Emergency & Urgent Care

Drs Fourie and Janssen both have a special interest in emergency medicine. Urgent problems during office hours are seen the same day; after hours our doctors share cover for patients admitted at Welwitchia Hospital. For life-threatening emergencies use the emergency instruction on this website and go to casualty.

Special interest of Dr Chris W Fourie and Dr Elmari Janssen.

  • Same-day urgent appointments
  • Stabilisation and referral
  • After-hours cover for admitted patients
  • Emergency numbers on every page
Allow
As needed

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 3

Injuries on Duty & Wound Care

Sister Moonyne Twyman, our registered nurse, runs a dedicated service for injuries on duty, Workmen's Compensation (WCA) cases and wound care. Employers in the harbour, fishing and logistics sectors can send injured staff directly; we handle the examination, treatment, dressings and the WCA paperwork.

  • Injury on duty assessment and treatment
  • WCA forms and employer reports
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • Suture removal and follow-up
Allow
20 - 30 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 4

Chronic Care

Ongoing management of long-term conditions with scheduled reviews, medication adjustments and the monitoring tests your medical aid chronic benefit requires. Our accounts team helps with chronic registration and authorisation paperwork.

  • Diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol
  • Asthma and COPD
  • Thyroid and other long-term conditions
  • Chronic medication authorisations
Allow
20 - 30 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 5

Maternity & Women's Health

Dr Fourie has a special interest in maternity care and Dr Botha in women's health. From antenatal visits and family planning to screening and menopause, we offer unhurried consultations and continuity with a doctor you know.

Special interest of Dr Chris W Fourie and Dr Anneke Botha.

  • Antenatal and postnatal care
  • Family planning and contraception
  • Pap smears and breast checks
  • Menopause and hormonal health
Allow
20 - 30 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 6

Paediatric Health

Care for babies, children and teenagers, from routine immunisations and growth monitoring to fevers, ear infections and allergies. Dr Botha and Dr Mouton both enjoy working with children; parents are welcome to bring the Road to Health booklet to every visit.

Special interest of Dr Anneke Botha and Dr Chauncey Archan Mouton.

  • Immunisations per the national schedule
  • Growth and development checks
  • Childhood illness and allergies
  • School and sports medicals
Allow
15 - 20 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 7

Minor Surgical Procedures

Small procedures done safely in our treatment room so you avoid a hospital visit. Dr Fourie's interests in orthopaedics and minor surgery and Dr Murorua's interest in surgery and anaesthesia mean fractures, sprains, lacerations and skin lesions are handled in-house where possible.

Special interest of Dr Chris W Fourie and Dr G Murorua.

  • Suturing and wound care
  • Removal of moles, cysts and skin lesions
  • Sprains, fractures and joint injections
  • Ear syringing and abscess drainage
Allow
20 - 40 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 8

Health Screenings & Wellness

Annual wellness checks, blood pressure and glucose screening, cholesterol profiles and cancer screening. Results are explained in person and a prevention plan is agreed with you.

  • Annual wellness check-up
  • Blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol
  • Cancer screening
  • Lifestyle and prevention advice
Allow
30 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 9

Mental Health & Wellness

Dr Murorua has a special interest in young adult mental health and wellness. Anxiety, low mood, stress and burnout are medical problems like any other and are treated with the same care, confidentiality and follow-up. Referral to psychologists and psychiatrists is arranged where needed.

Special interest of Dr G Murorua.

  • Anxiety, depression and stress
  • Student and young adult wellness
  • Medication and referral
  • Confidential follow-up
Allow
30 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 10

Palliative Care

Dr Janssen holds a Diploma in Palliative Medicine from Cardiff University and leads our palliative service: pain and symptom control, support at home and in hospital, and guidance for families through difficult decisions.

Special interest of Dr Elmari Janssen.

  • Pain and symptom management
  • Care planning with the family
  • Coordination with hospital and hospice
  • Bereavement support
Allow
30 - 45 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 11

Aesthetic Medicine

Dr Botha offers aesthetic medicine with the same emphasis on safety and individual assessment as the rest of her practice. Treatments are discussed honestly, with realistic expectations and no pressure.

Special interest of Dr Anneke Botha.

  • Consultation and assessment
  • Injectable treatments
  • Skin health advice
  • Follow-up care
Allow
30 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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Service 12

Occupational Medicals

Medical examinations for employers in the harbour, fishing, mining and logistics sectors. Reports are issued promptly and we can arrange audiometry and lung function tests where required.

  • Pre-employment and exit medicals
  • Periodic fitness-to-work certificates
  • Drivers and seafarer medicals
  • Group bookings for employers
Allow
30 - 45 min

Medical aid members pay only the shortfall, if any. Reception will confirm the fee when you request an appointment.

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First visit

What to bring

A few things make your first appointment quicker and let the doctor give you better advice.

  • Your ID or passport
  • Medical aid card (and the main member's details)
  • A list of medicines and supplements you take
  • Previous results, X-rays or referral letters
  • Your child's Road to Health booklet
  • Arrive 10 minutes early for the new patient form