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Netcare Garden City Hospital
The 395 bedded Netcare Garden City Hospital, is renowned for its commitment to providing world class facilities using appropriate technology in order to offer specialised healthcare in the multiple disciplines represented at the hospital. Their doctors, management and staff are committed to providing exceptional care for patients and their families, endorsing Garden City Hospitals reputation as a Centre of Medical Excellence in Paediatrics, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic surgery, Stem Cell Transplants and Obstetrics, the hospital also has an active birth unit. A number of specialised areas of internal medicine are catered for through Garden City's Physicians Clinics including Cardiology, Dialysis, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Oncology and Pulmonology. An exquisite garden setting creates a tranquil atmosphere conducive to recuperation
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| Cardiology |
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| Dermatology |
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Ear Nose and Throat |
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| Gastroenterology |
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Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Obstetrics Unit
Netcare Garden City Hospitals gynaecologists provide comprehensive gynaecological care.
The hospital’s Obstetrics Unit provides total mother and baby care. Comprehensive obstetric services are offered, addressing ante-natal care, labour and delivery, breast feeding assistance and post-natal care. The Obstetrics Unit has four Pre-Delivery Rooms, two Delivery rooms and a fully equipped theatre for Caesarean Sections.
The maternity ward provides home-from-home comfort for mothers and their infants and a well baby nursery for rooming-in.
Neonatal/Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
Netcare Garden City Hospitals high technology Neonatal ICU is equipped to deal with every neo-natal condition; highly trained nursing staff are supported by paediatricians and paediatric intensivist.
Paediatric ICU
Netcare Garden City Hospital treats children with a range of conditions, including:
Severe Pneumonia
Traumatic brain injury
Burns
Near Drowning
Post operative Paediatric neurosurgery
Post operative general Paediatric surgery
Respiratory failure
Septic Shock
Renal failure
The staff get to share the fear and anxiety, but at the same time share the joy and a shy smile now and then. The nursing staff that works there loves children and knows that a child in an ICU needs special attention and a whole different level of care.
The unit has achieved great success with numerous children and is proudly committed to improving the quality of care for critically ill children. This is achieved by keeping statistics and implementing new strategies wherever possible. The unit believes, to paraphrase a well known song, that the children are our future, treat them well and let them lead the way.
Paediatric Unit
Any paediatric problems medical or surgical are treated timeously and effectively. Specialist Paediatricians and Paediatric Surgeon provide all types of paediatric treatment, categorised in four areas of clinical specialisation namely Paediatric Hernia Surgery; Hydrocephalic Paediatric Neurosurgery; Neurodevelopment; Ear, Nose and Throat. The Unit offers routine appointments with paediatricians or paediatric intensive care specialists, as well as an emergency referral service. There’s also a play area and overnight facilities for moms. |
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Neurology and Neuro-Surgery
Netcare Garden City Hospital neuro-specialists have an excellent reputation for their treatment of both adult and paediatric patients. The Clinic’s dedicated Neurology and Neurosurgical Unit is equipped with the country’s leading technology including a stereotactic frame for intracranial surgery, CT scanning, MRI and exceptional post-operative care. |
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| Oncology |
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| Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery |
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| Paediatric Medicine and Paediatric Surgery |
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| Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery |
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| Vascular Surgery |
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| Dentistry |
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| Physicians Clinic |
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| General Surgery |
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| Internal Medicine |
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| Nephrology & Renal Medicine |
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Netcare Garden City Hospital has the orthopaedic surgery facilities and specialists to perform hand surgery, back and neck surgery, shoulder surgery, hip surgery, knee surgery and foot surgery. Anatomical surgical procedures are also conducted, including joint replacement (hip, knee and shoulder). In conjunction with neuro-surgery, spinal disc surgery and fusion with and without internal fixation – and spinal salvage procedures are also performed. Post-operative patients receive high quality rehabilitation therapy as soon as possible after the surgical procedure. |
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| Psychiatry |
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| Psychology |
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| Pulmonology |
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| Radiology |
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Urology
The latest techniques of lithotripsy and lasertripsy are employed in the management of kidney stones and all other urology procedures are done. |
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| Haematology |
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| Wound Care |
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24-hour Accident and Emergency Department
The Accident and Emergency Department is fully equipped to handle all traumas – from accidents and hi-jack incidents to domestic injuries; as well as general emergencies. Facilities include a spacious, state-of-the-art resuscitation room; specialised treatment rooms; a plaster room, a scope room and a recovery room. The Unit has an easily accessible and dedicated heli-pad and hangar which is staffed by highly-trained emergency medical professionals. We have also introduced the new electronic triage system which displays the patient’s progress on the screen and also captures the information on system. We believe the system put into place will help with the long waiting times in the unit. |
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Rape Crisis Centre
Integral to the 24-hour Accident and Emergency Unit is a Netcare-accredited Rape Crisis Centre which offers specialist care to rape victims and their families in a respectful, caring environment. Services include pathological tests, pharmacological therapy including anti-viral therapy, counseling and other support services. |
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Stem Cell Transplant Unit
The launch of Netcare’s first complete private haematology and bone marrow unit at Netcare Garden City Hospital brings new hope to patients who suffer from cancers and other disease that affect the bone marrow. The unit offers patients stem cell transplants in a complete protective isolation unit. This fully protective isolation unit will cater for patients needing stem cell transplant as part of the treatment for haematological and other malignancies and manned by a multidisciplinary nursing staff and medical specialist. This unit will form part of an oncology unit in Section 7 with a day ward for chemotherapy. The unit is also equipped to handle patients for a prolonged stay, as they have to spend a minimum of six weeks in hospital. |
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Physician Clinics
A number of specialist areas of internal medicine are catered for through Netcare Garden City Hospitals Physician Clinic’s including:
• Dialysis – The Hospital has dedicated facilities which utilise state-of-the-art technology and international treatment standards for both peritoneal and haemodialysis. A home-from-home atmosphere has been crated, endeavouring to make patients as comfortable as possible during dialysis sessions.
• Oncology – Located on the top floor of the Hospital is an Oncology Unit which provides chemotherapy primarily for leukemia patients. Private isolation wards are available for those in need of barrier nursing care.
• Gastroenterology – A state-of-the-art endoscopic service is offered using the latest equipment for both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions relating to gastroscopy, colonoscopy and ERCP. Comprehensive management of all digestive disorders is provided with a special interest of the oesophagus, colon, liver, pancreas and biliary tree.
• Pulmonology – A complete diagnostic and management programme is offered for all respiratory diseases, including occupational lung diseases and sleep-related disorders. A fully equipped lung function laboratory is available for evaluation of respiratory diseases. A specialist pulmonary rehabilitation programme is provided for patients with chronic lung disease.
• Nephrology – Netcare Garden City Hospital offers a 24-hour a day renal care service incorporating all forms of dialysis and kidney transplant procedures as well as acute or chronic condition of the kidney.
Ancillary Services
• Pharmacy – An in-house pharmacy and retail dispensary caters for all pharmacological and dispensing requirements.
• Pathology – Independent pathology laboratories are represented within the Clinic.
• Radiology/X-ray – All aspects of radiology are provided including general investigations, theatre and bedside unit procedures. Sophisticated imaging facilities include Ultrasounds, CT, MRI scanning, Mammography and Nuclear Medicine.
Smoking
Netcare Garden City Hospital is a clean-air hospital. This means that SMOKING is only permitted in certain designated areas.
Security
The Hospital endeavours to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, doctors and staff. The Hospital is monitored by means of a closed circuit television while clearly recognisable security personnel are also situated at strategic positions throughout the premises.
Parking
Ample 24-hour parking is available in the grounds of Garden City at a nominal fee. The entrance to the parking area is in Bartlett Road, Brixton. A free parking area is available. Entrance on 3rd Avenue.
Other
• Shuttle Service – From hospital to doctors’ rooms and back
• S.A.N.H.A approved kitchen
• NAMAAZ rooms for Male & Female
• Chapel
• ATM
• Phone card vending system
• Beverage trolley to wards
• Coffee Shop and Convenience Store
Coffee shop
Pharmacy
Garden City pharmacy is a community pharmacy situated on Bartlett Road in Mayfair West.
Open 7 days a week from 8:30am- 10pm weekdays, and 9am-9pm on weekends and public holidays. The pharmacy has a retail division and also a hospital division dispensing to in–patients.
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| Milestones/Awards |
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The hospital was established in the 1960’s as a 60 bed nursing home, run by missionaries and progressed to a 395 bed multi-disciplinary hospital.
The hospital performed approximately 400 kidney transplants.
Largest baby delivered 5.6 kgs in 2004
Voted 2nd best private hospital by The Star readers for 2005, 2006 & 2007
Voted Best Private Hospital by The Star readers for 2008 | |
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