Excellence Medical Care Clinic • Drs Rooms & Medical & Maternity Care in Vanderbijlpark

• 016 933 4012 / 082 947 4808 • info@emcclinic.co.za

Our Practitioners

Our Practitioners take the time to listen to you and will offer support and education for you to prevent disease, improve and maintain your health.

Mohammed Lavangia

Website: Mohammed Podiatrist
Email: info[@]mohammedpodiatrist.co.za

Medical Credentials

• Bachelors of Technology in Podiatry 2013

Professional Associations

  • Podiatry Association of South African (PASA)
  • Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA No: CH0005070)
  • The Board of Health Care Funders of South Africa (PR No: 0516635)

Background Information

I qualified as a podiatrist from the University of Johannesburg (Bachelors of Technology in Podiatry 2013). I started my own private practice within a multi-disciplinary medical centre in the Vaal.

Furthermore I served as a locum at the University of Johannesburg, where I also gained managerial experience whilst supervising trainee podiatrists at various State hospitals. In addition, I have worked at different CDE Centres in the Vaal region and closely with various specialists (vascular and orthopaedic surgeons) which allowed me to expand my knowledge on diabetes and diabetic foot and wound care management.

Practicing as an athlete consultant for Puma – I have a keen interest in sports, and regularly provide podiatric services, education and assistance to sportsmen of all ages, from novice to professional.

Info for Patients

My aim is to provide optimal foot and lower limb health care. We offer a friendly, professional and comfortable environment. We diagnose and treat a range of problems affecting the foot and lower limb. This includes infections, defects and injuries, as well as foot and nail conditions related to other major health disorders such as diabetes and the like. We as podiatrists provide preventative care. Clinics are largely reactive however we like to take the proactive approach to health care.

Being committed to on-going research and training, I keep up-to-date with the latest professional developments, diagnostic and treatment trends in the podiatric world.

Carina Fourie Dietician Www.emcclinic.co.za

Carina Fourie

Website: Eat Right
Email: eatright.info[@]gmail.com

Medical Credentials

  • BSc. Dietetics NWU (2007)
  • Post Graduate Education Diploma Cum Laude UNISA (2011)

Accreditations

  • HPCSA
  • ADSA
  • BHFS
  • PCNS (PR0320285)
  • CDE
  • OPTIFAST
  • DNALYSIS (GENETIC TESTING)
  • GENEWAY (GENETIC TESTING)
  • OPTIWAY (FOOD INTOLERENCE TESTING)
  • NOVO NORDISK SAXENDA EDUCATOR

Background Information

Carina Fourie is the dietician taking care of our clients at our Diabetic Clinic. Carina has been practicing since 2007. She started her private practice in 2012. She has rooms in Hendrik Van Eck Boulevard in Vanderbijlpark as well as her rooms at our practice. Carina has been actively involved in the community as she believes weight management is a fundamental part of maintaining people’s health.

The core of Carina’s practice is weight management and the obstacles that are faced in the weight loss process. Behavior change is central to weight loss and maintenance. Her practice makes use of an individualized model that may include strategies like goal setting, self-monitoring, mindfulness and intuitive eating, stress management strategies, lifestyle changes that have an impact on sleep, physical activity and emotional wellness.

In her free time, Carina enjoys keeping fit as well as spending time with her sons. She is a creative soul and the need to create beautiful things runs deep in her veins. Carina also loves gardening and growing exotic plants.

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Sr Francina Jacoba Jansen Van Vuuren (Sr Olla)

Medical Credentials

• B. Cur in Nursing
• M. Cur

Qualifications

  • Midwifery
  • Community Health
    Assessor and Moderation Courses
  • 5 Day CDE course
  • Post graduate forums
  • Professional development by pharmaceutical reps

Professional Associations

• South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Areas of Expertise

• Nurse Educator
• Diabetic Educator

Specialties

• Diabetic and Lifestyle Education

Background Information

Very family orientated, cat lover, making miniature teddy bears. I am passionate about Diabetes and assisting my patients in living a full, healthy life.
My motto is the diabetes is not a disease, but merely a condition to be managed.
I started my nursing career at the age of 17 and have since grown through various positions that I have held.
I discovered that I have a passion for education. I spent many years educating and training nurses for Mediclinic as the head of the nursing college. In 2016, I started a full time career as a Diabetic Educator.

 

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Sr Charmaine Bierman

Medical Credentials

• Registered Nurse
• Diabetic Educator

Professional Associations

• South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Areas of Expertise

• Nurse Educator
• Diabetic Educator

Background Information

I have been working in health care for more than 36 years. My passion is to enable patients living with Diabetes to understand their condition and be able to manage the condition.

I help them realize that Diabetes is a part of their lives but it is not their whole life. I use the best practice evidence with real life daily challenges to achieve the best health outcomes for my patients.

I am married and a loving mother to two children, and I am also a grandmother. I love to spend time with my family and assist others where I can in everyday life.