Olaide WaheedLife Entabeni visiting hours are the scheduled times for visitors to come in so as to give encouragement to their friends and family members receiving care at the hospital. The hospital is one of Durban’s finest; a 359-bed capacity facility, with another 50 beds in the rehabilitation unit.
The hospital provides care for a wide variety of cases including spinal cord injuries, kidney problems, heart conditions, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and so on.
In order to keep the hospital environment safe, and to ensure that patients have the best chances of recovery, the hospital has scheduled the following times for visitation.
Life Entabeni Hospital Visiting Hours
General
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Intensive Care
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Psychology
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Paediatrics
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Orthopaedics
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Gastroenterology
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Dermatology
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Cardiology
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Radiology
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Trauma
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Urology
Monday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Tuesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Wednesday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Thursday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Friday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Saturday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
Sunday
15h00 to 15h30
19h15 to 20h00
For those not clearly stated, such as neonatal ICU, internal medicine, and pathology, please contact the hospital for guidance.
How To Contact The Hospital
If you have to visit outside the normal visiting hours, or if you cannot find the appropriate ward for your loved ones, please contact the hospital via:
Emergency
031 204 1377
Telephone
031 204 1300
Physical address
148 Mazisi Kunene (South Ridge Road), Berea, Durban, 4001
The following are the numbers of the various doctors and their respective specialties:
Audiologist(s)
Mrs Maxine Dobeyn 031 261 4779
Ms Rookaya Vahed 031 261 4779
Cardiologist(s)
Dr Ash Naicker 031 204 1610
Dr Farouk Hassen 031 261 8211
Dr Naeem Hassen 031 261 8211
Dr Satees Singh 031 261 9908
Dr Vijay Deenadayalu 031 261 8514
Cardiothoracic surgeon(s)
Dr Gerard Alexander 031 261 1777
Dr Kaven Naicker 031 285 0557
Dr Keith Odayan 031 202 9394
Dermatologist(s)
Dr Anita Gordhan 031 261 5799
Dietician(s)
Mrs Danielle Roberts 031 312 7506
Miss Logeshpree Govender 031 261 1007
Ear, nose & throat surgeon(s)
Dr Garth Skinner 031 261 1976
Dr Sujith Basanth 031 261 7373
Endocrinologist(s)
Dr Sophia Rauff 031 261 2575
Gastroenterologist(s)
Dr Kugan Govender 031 261 1001
Dr Suleman AH Moola 031 261 8580
General practitioner(s)
Dr Charles Roberts 031 261 6828
Dr Guy Scott 031 261 6828
Dr James Addington (Maritime Occupational) 031 261 8291
Dr Jamie Frederik 031 261 6828
Dr Johann Wessels 031 007 0549
Dr Marguerite Howlett 031 261 1255
Dr Nick Park-Ross (Maritime Occupational) 031 261 8291
General surgeon(s)
Dr Andre Reddy 031 261 7310
Dr Mohamed Umar 031 261 1286 / 069 753 6640
Dr Emil Loots 031 261 7111
Dr Jenen Reddy 031 204 1569 /1442
Dr Neil Craig Campbell 031 261 7111
Dr Ponnusamy Rajaruthnam 031 261 7310
Dr Rajan Moodley 031 261 7111
Haematologist(s)
Dr Natasha Sewpersad 031 829 8900
Nephrologist(s)
Dr Ishan Rambali 031 261 9901
Dr Suman Maharaj 031 261 8861
Neurologist(s)
Dr Ashleigh Bhanjan 031 261 5446
Dr H Jeena 031 204 1300
Dr Nuren Prosad 031 261 1586
Neurophysiologist (Epilepsy Unit)
Ms Candice Böttcher 031 204 1490
Neurosurgeon(s)
Dr Jason Coventry 031 261 8237
Mr Malan Roux 031 261 2585
Dr Mike du Trevou 031 261 2585
Dr Prashanth Maharaj 031 171 0307
Mr Somasundram T Govender 031 261 1491
Occupational therapist(s)
Ms Kate Rowland 031 261 4870
Ophthalmic surgeon(s) (Eye Centre)
Dr Raymond Way 031 261 2338
Dr Vanessa Thunstrom 031 261 9303
Dr Sine Mulonga 031 301 1549
Orthopaedic surgeon(s)
Dr AD Bhatta 031 261 1215
Dr Andrew Baker 031 261 7907
Dr Andre Human 031 261 7907
Dr Bijay Garach 031 261 6090
Dr Ian Stead 031 261 7907
Dr Luren Reddy 031 261 1215
Dr Sachin Baba 031 261 1215
Dr Sicelo Mvelase 031 261 1272
Dr Vernian Nadar 031 261 7308
Paediatric Nephrologist
Dr Rashinta Moodley 031 261 4767
Paediatric Neurologist
Dr Amith Keshave 031 261 1561
Paediatrician(s)
Dr Das Pillay 031 268 5579
Dr Rashinta Moodley 031 261 4767
Pathologist(s)
Ampath Laboratories 031 261 7331
Lancet Laboratory 031 275 4460
Physician(s)
Dr Ishan Rambali 031 261 9901
Dr Mahomed S Khan 031 261 2256
Dr Ramesh Bhoola 031 261 2256
Dr Rasha Maharaj 031 261 5130
Dr Seshen Govender 031 261 2256
Dr Sophia Rauff 031 261 2575
Dr Sudhir Mohun 031 261 8861
Plastic surgeon(s)
Dr Simmi Singh 031 261 1189
Dr Shaal Ramdial 031 942 1354
Psychiatrist(s)
Dr Suntheren Pillay 031 261 2688
Dr Theshenthree Govender 031 261 1325
Dr Varsha Maharaj 031 261 2688
Dr Vasavan Agambaram 031 261 9120
Psychologist(s)
Dr Ann Watts (Neuropsychologist) 031 261 8288
Dr Farheen A Majid (Clinical) 031 204 1569
Prof Lourens Schlebusch 031 261 4293
Pulmonologist
Dr Mahomed S Khan 031 261 2256
Radiologist
Lake, Smit & Partners 087 310 4983
Rheumatologist
Dr Rasha Maharaj 031 261 5130
Speech therapist(s)
Asanda Mafuleka 031 261 4779
Mrs Maxine Dobeyn 031 261 4779
Hepatobiliary surgeon
Dr Emil Loots
031 261 7111
Trauma doctor(s)
ER Consulting 031 204 1377
Urologist(s)
Dr Aslam Bhorat 031 261 7073
Dr Michael Nicholls 031 261 1226
Dr Shiven Ramkissoon 031 261 1300
Vascular surgeon(s)
Dr Jahangirul Islam 031 261 1362
Dr Vuyolwethu Ntola 031 854 0001
Wound Care Practitioner
Sr Kate Macphail 031 261 1255
How To Go About Your Visit
The first thing to be sure of is the type of treatment your loved one is receiving at the hospital. This will help you narrow down the ward where they are located.
You also need to know the correct name with which your loved one has been logged into the hospital.
Then go through the list above to find the ward, and the appropriate visiting times as scheduled by the hospital.
You may need to obtain directions from your present location to the hospital.
At the appropriate time, arrive at the hospital, and go to the front desk. Give them your name, the person you wish to visit, and your relationship to the patient.
The nurses will give you directions to the wards, as well as guidelines to follow.
Related:
- Life St Vincent Hospital Visiting Hours
- Life Sports Science Orthopaedic Hospital
- Life Peninsula Eye Hospital Visiting Hours
Closing
The above details the visiting hours for the Life Entabeni hospital in Durban, as well as visitation tips to make your visit safe and uneventful. Please note that the guidelines set by the hospital management are in the interests of your loved ones, as well as other patients at the hospital.
Kindly cooperate with the nursing staff when they give you instructions, and be consecrate of the other patients in the room or ward.