Olaide WaheedLife Chatsmed Garden visiting hours are the scheduled times for patients at the hospital to receive love and attention from their families and friends. Life Chatsmed garden hospital is one of the most notable hospitals serving the people of Durban and surrounding areas.
This hospital offers comprehensive care; it is a 195-bed capacity facility, with dedicated units for psychiatry and intensive care.
The following outlines visiting times for those who want to see their loved ones receiving care at the hospital.
Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital Visiting Hours
General Wards
Mondays
15h00 to 16h15
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesdays
15h00 to 16h15
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesdays
15h00 to 16h15
19h15 to 20h00
Thursdays
15h00 to 16h15
19h15 to 20h00
Fridays
15h00 to 16h15
19h15 to 20h00
Saturdays
14h00 to 16h00
Sundays
14h00 to 16h00
Public Holidays
14h00 to 16h00
The hospital specifically states that no children under 12 years are allowed.
Intensive Care Unit
Mondays
11h10 to 12h00
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesdays
11h10 to 12h00
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesdays
11h10 to 12h00
19h15 to 20h00
Thursdays
11h10 to 12h00
19h15 to 20h00
Fridays
11h10 to 12h00
19h15 to 20h00
Saturdays
–
Sundays
–
Please note that there are no visits on Saturdays and Sundays.
High Care
Mondays
11h10 – 12h00
19h15 – 20h00
Tuesdays
11h10 – 12h00
19h15 – 20h00
Wednesdays
11h10 – 12h00
19h15 – 20h00
Thursdays
11h10 – 12h00
19h15 – 20h00
Fridays
11h10 – 12h00
19h15 – 20h00
Saturdays
–
Sundays
–
Please note that there are no visits on Saturday and Sundays.
For information about visitations to the psychiatry, and other wards not listed above, please contact the hospital.
How To Contact The Hospital
Emergency
031 459 8072
Telephone
031 459 8000
The following are numbers of the various doctors, and their respective specialties.
Audiology & speech therapy
Khadijah Desai 0314598068
Pranisha Rambakus 0314010339
Biokinetics
Mr Kiruben Naicker 0314598067
Cardiologists
Dr RK Naidu 0314037146
Dermatologist(s)
Dr A Moodley 0314930266
Dietician
V Rugbur 0314598068
Ear, nose & throat surgeon(s)
Dr A Yakobi 0314598103
Endocrinologist
Dr A Amod 0314021537
General surgeon(s)
Mr A Gounden 0314031369
Mr ADR Reddy 0314034403
Mr M Naidoo 0314031369
Dr K Chiliza 0314598068
Maxillofacial and oral surgeon(s)
Dr V Garach 0314037101
Dr V Rughubar 0314019999
Nephrologist
Dr B Naidoo 0314010557
Neurologist(s)
Dr Lyneshree Nnaemeka 0314598124
Dr HC Haribhai 0314019133
Neurosurgeon
Dr L Xulu 0314598068
Obstetricians & gynaecologist(s)
Dr SP Rampersadh 0314020710
Dr V Govender 0314017740
Occupational therapist(s)
Mrs M Naidoo 0314035589
Mrs R Singh 0314012647
Oncologist
Dr D Pillay (Hopelands) 0312079154
Ophthalmic surgeon(s)
Dr KR Moodley 0314036018
Dr N Khan 0314020130
Dr SG Naidoo 0314036018
Orthopaedic surgeon(s)
Dr DD Beekarun 0314010003
Dr L Reddy 0314010003
Dr SA Moodley 0314010003
Dr S Naidoo 0314010003
Orthotics / Prosthetics
Mr T Gangan 0314598067
Paediatrician(s)
Dr K Naidoo 0314039702
Dr N Chetty 0314038613
Dr T Maduray 0314039702
Physician(s)
Dr A Amod 0314021537
Dr S Deosaran 0699777090
Dr AS Ramdass 0314037105
Dr PR Kambaran 0314037015
Physiotherapist(s)
Mr D Lazarus & Mrs S Lazarus 0314032860
Mrs K Thandroyen 0314014171
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon
Mr M Pillay 0314013673
Psychiatrist(s)
Dr SK Kader 0314033108
Dr TB Viranna 0314019034
Psychologist(s)
Dr Guru Kistnasamy 031 459 8068 / 082 923 8520
Mr A Chetty 031 401 9999 / 083 789 9852
Mr C Venketsamy 0314030886
Pulmonologist
Dr MC Kamdar 0314598067
Rheumalogist
Dr S Deosaran 0699777090
Sleep Dynamix
Nashreen Rampersad 0314011662
Travel Clinic
Dr Devan Moodley 0314598067
Urologist(s)
Mr AB Asmal 0314037130
Mr NC Hargovan 0314037101
Dr V.M Ramloutan 0314598068
Vascular surgeon
Dr B Olotu 0317373114
Mr P Rajaruthnam 0314034403
The Following Are Special Notices Provided By The Hospital
The hospital ensures that the risk of infection of all patients, employees, doctors, and visitors is reduced through general COVID-19 screening before entering the hospital facilities.
Visitors may be required to wear masks and to sanitize their hands upon arrival at the hospital.
Those who test positive to covid-19 will have to wait 7 days before visiting.
Nursery & NICU: visitation of Newborns is restricted to one parent at a time. The parent will be subject to strict screening criteria before hospital admission.
Paediatric Wards: Only one parent at a time will be permitted to remain with the admitted paediatric patient. The parent will however be subject to strict screening criteria before being allowed into the hospital.
Critically ill patients: Limited visitors will be allowed; however, permission will need to be obtained from the Hospital Manager. Visitors will be then be subject to strict screening criteria and will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the duration of the visit. The nursing staff may give further instructions.
How To Go About Your Visit
As always when visiting a hospital, it is good to know exactly why the patient you are visiting is admitted. That tells you the exact ward you are visiting, and the precautions to take.
You also need to know the patient’s real name, under which they have been logged into the hospital.
Check above for the visiting times stated by the hospital for the exact wards.
Where they are not clearly stated, you may contact the hospital for information, or call the wards and doctors directly with the information provided in this article.
You may also need to obtain directions to the hospital from your present location. The hospital address is at 80 Woodhurst Dr, Woodhurst, Chatsworth, 4092, South Africa.
At the proper time, arrive at the hospital, and go to the front desk. Give them your name, tell them who you want to visit, and tell them your relationship to the patient.
The nursing staff will then give you instructions. Please follow the instructions.
Please make sure you report to the nurse’s station before you proceed to the wards.
Related:
- Life Rosepark Hospital Visiting Hours
- Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Visiting Hours
- Life Orthopaedic Hospital Visiting Hours
Closing
The above are visiting hours to the Life Chatsmed Garden hospital, as well as guidelines to help you safely and responsibly visit your loved ones at the hospital. Please make sure to follow these guidelines, as well as any additional instructions you receive at the hospital because they are provided in the interests of your loved ones.