Olaide WaheedLife Suikerbosrand Hospital has scheduled its visiting hours to minimize obstruction to the treatment and recovery processes for patients, and still allow patients to receive love and encouragement from their family and friends.
Families have come to trust this hospital; despite its small size, it is a very important hospital to the people of Suikerbosrand, and surrounding areas. This is a 94-bed hospital, with 3 operating theatres. The hospital also attends to accident victims, maternity patients, as well as routine medical treatments.
To keep this hospital safe, and to prevent crowding at the facility, the following visiting times have been scheduled.
Life Suikerbosrand Hospital Visiting Hours
Mondays
Mornings: 11h00 – 12h00
Afternoons: 15h00 – 16h00
Evenings: 19h15 – 20h15
Tuesdays
Mornings: 11h00 – 12h00
Afternoons: 15h00 – 16h00
Evenings: 19h15 – 20h15
Wednesdays
Mornings: 11h00 – 12h00
Afternoons: 15h00 – 16h00
Evenings: 19h15 – 20h15
Thursdays
Mornings: 11h00 – 12h00
Afternoons: 15h00 – 16h00
Evenings: 19h15 – 20h15
Fridays
Mornings: 11h00 – 12h00
Afternoons: 15h00 – 16h00
Evenings: 19h15 – 20h15
Saturdays
Mornings: 11h00 – 12h00
Afternoons: 15h00 – 16h00
Evenings: 19h15 – 20h15
Sundays
Mornings: 11h00 – 12h00
Afternoons: 15h00 – 16h00
Evenings: 19h15 – 20h15
Those who wish to visit patients in the special wards such as Neonatal, and ICU will need to contact the hospital first before visiting.
How To Contact The Hospital?
Telephone
016 342 9200
Fax
016 341 4821
Email: [email protected]
A&E Unit
016 341 3565
If there is any problem when corresponding with hospital, enquiries may be directed to the Life Healthcare central information center, via phone: 0112199000.
The hospital also provides information about its doctors, as well as their specialties, and their contact details.
Doctors
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr Bongane Ngutshane 0163429222
Dentist(s)
Dr Henry Hartley 0163491505
Dr Johan Meyer 0177730326 / 0163417178
Dr André Muller 0163491902
Dr Michael Opperman 0118144727
Dr Ruan Kok 0163412684
Dr Kobus Botes 0163491505
Dermatologist(s)
Prof Modi 0163429222
Dr Michael Musk 0163429222
Dietician(s)
Mr Alpha Rasekhala 0729522931
Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon(s)
Dr Thulani Khumalo 0163429222
General practitioner(s)
Dr Bobby Koller 0163414121
Dr Colett Barnes 0118148288
Dr Sandra Carsten 0163414121
Dr Charles Lee 0163416150
Dr Cobus Venter 0163416150
Dr Francois Nieuwoudt 0177732184
Dr Tlalane Mosisili 0163417070
Dr Jan du Preez 0118141808
Dr Jacobé Meyer 0163412545
Dr Tinus Kruger 0163414121
Dr Pieter Lindeque 0177730248
Dr Siewert Alkema 0163414121
Dr Sipho Ngema 0163414684
Dr Schalk Potgieter 0163416150
Dr Tshepo Tsoene 0760825113
Dr Wiets Steyn 0118148244
General surgeon(s)
Dr Ben Janse van Vuuren 0163429222
Dr Emile Kayombo 0163429222
Dr C Uzonwa 0163429222
Neuro Surgeon
Dr Darsi Poati 0163429222
Neuropsychologist(s)
Ms Chrisrie Botha 0832281897
Obstetricians & gynaecologist(s)
Dr Vuyelwa Baba 0163429222
Dr Raymond Bvumbi 0163429222
Dr Afikile Dutywas 0163429222
Dr Molebatsi 0163429222
Ophthalmologist
Dr Asher Sharif 0163429222
Orthopaedic surgeon(s)
Dr Serge Kayuba 0163429222
Dr Marek J Radziejowski 0163429222
Paediatrician(s)
Dr Buhle Nxumalo-Toba 0163429222
Dr Akhona Siralarala 0163429222
Physician(s)
Dr Molly Machaba 0163410480
Dr Molekwa 0163410480
Dr Siddiqui 0163429222
Plastic Surgeon
Dr Dr Mokgadi Machaka 0837004706
Psychologist
Melody Ngculka 0163429222
Physiotherapist(s)
Ms Elchané van Niekerk 0731555284
Ms Margaret Pretorius 0163495922
Ms Martha Khanya 0835244896
Ms Mmasina Molopyane 0738894214
Ms Phumzile Motsumi 0824559240
Radiologist(s)
Dr Heetendra Mistry 0163417158
Urologist(s)
Dr Alsharef 0163429222
Dr Naresh Parbhoo 0163429222
Ground Rules For Visitors
Please note that the hospital generally tightens security around the Neonatal and ICU wards. The following should observed.
Nursery & NICU: One parent at a time will be allowed to visit new-borns. The visiting parent will be subject to strict screening criteria prior to hospital admission. Other family members are not allowed.
Paediatric Wards: Only one parent at a time will be permitted to remain with the admitted paediatric patient. The parent will be subject to strict screening criteria being allowed into the ward.
Critically ill patients: Limited visitors will be allowed; and that is only with the consent of the Hospital Manager. As always, visitors will first be subject to strict screening protocols before being allowed into the wards; they will also be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment before allowed entry into the ward.
The hospital may require you to sanitize your hands and wear a mask upon arrival.
The hospital may refuse entry to children under the age of 12.
Please set all mobile phones to silent or vibrate, and please respect the privacy of the other patients in the wards.
How To Go About Your Visit
The first thing to do is confirm that you have the real name of the patient you wish to visit. Please make sure you do not have a nickname.
Please makes sure you know the exact reason why the patient is at the hospital, or the type of treatment they are receiving. That will determine the ward where they will be.
Check the chart above to know the visiting times that correspond to the ward where your loved one is receiving care.
You may need directions to the hospital. The address is at: Corner of H F Verwoerd, Maré & Begeman Streets, Heidelberg, 1441, South Africa.
If your loved one is in the Paediatric Ward or NICU, or if they are critically ill, then please contact the hospital before going.
At the proper time, arrive at the hospital, and go to the front desk. Give them the name of the patient you want to visit, and tell them your relationship.
The nursing staff will provide directions, as well as instructions.
Related:
- Life St Mark Hospital Visiting Hours
- Life St Dominic Hospital Visiting Hours
- Life Empangeni Hospital Visiting Hours
Closing
Life Suikerbosrand hospital visiting hours are spelt out above, and the post also highlights tips and guidelines to help make the visit successful. Please cooperate with the hospital staff; the instructions you receive are instituted in the interest of your loved ones, and other patients receiving care at the hospital.