We get one question on our Diabetic South Africans Facebook page every week: please can you recommend a diabetes specialist in (a certain city)?
And then we ask the diabetes community, and get amazing answers. So I thought it would be helpful to compile all of those answers in one place. If you’re looking for a diabetes specialist, take a look at the list below. I’ve included comments in italics when people had something specific to say. And if you have a diabetes specialist to recommend, please share! You can either comment on this page or on the Diabetic South Africans Facebook page.
These are all diabetic specialists recommended by the diabetes community – endocrinologists, doctors and a few diabetes educators.
Diabetes specialists
Find a specialist in your area
Diabetic Clinic at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
Diabetic specialists
Parktown, Johannesburg
Dr Brad Merwitz
Endocrinologist
Milpark & Donald Gordon Insitude, Johannesburg
Dr Peter Van Lingen
Opthamologist
Sandhurst & Donald Gordon Institute, Johannesburg
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Thanksfor the info.why theres only 1specialist in P.E.
Pls supply us more doctors.
I would love to! These are all sourced from our diabetes community, so I’m hoping there are more people with diabetes in PE who can offer their suggestions 🙂
Hi Brigette-Dr Mac Robertson is no longer practising in Durban; he is now retired.
I am a Registered Dietitian practising in the Durban North, KZN area; I have also lived with Type 1 Diabetes for the last 43 years!
Thanks Julie! I’ve removed Dr Robertson and added you 🙂
Hi Bridget, so good to hear from you and read all the helpful info. that you give us {sweet sugary} people.
I really look forward to you magazine and emails it makes me realize that we must not give up hope while there are people like you giving us continued hope and health information.
What a lovely message, thank you Louis! You made my day 🙂
You’re right – we’re all in this together…
Hi
I live in Durban and it is very difficult to visit private Drs and Diabetic Specialist when
you are not on Medical Aid. There is a Diabetic Clinic at Addington Hospital but what a mission
trying to go there for Check-ups and medication there are times when I have go there at 5am and eventually leave after 4pm. It is a nightmare. Do you know if there is a Dr or Clinic that doesn’t charge the earth and you can make an appointment and not have to wait for over 10hrs
Kind Regards Heather Neave
Oh that sounds dreadful, Heather! I’m not based in Durban but I know that Jenny Russell from Diabetes SA in Durban knows all there is to know about diabetes in Durbs. Email me on hello@sweetlife.org.za and I’ll put you in touch with her.
Unathi Daweti, diabetes nurse educator in East London is the best…
Hi Yonela!
Thanks so much for this recommendation – do you have a phone number / address / email for Unathi Daweti? Can’t find anything online.
Hi. This is Unati, my office number is 043 722 1995, office address is 211 Oxford Street, Room 1, 1st floor. Sibaya Sempilo building, east london, next to chicken licken in southernwood.
Thanks Yonela
I take my son to Tygerberg Hospital WC as we are not on medical aid.. it is a referral hospital but has an amazing team in Endo. Prof Zollner is amazing! I know the Red Cross Hospital is also popular with those of us with no medical aid!
Great advice, thanks Sheri!
Dr Ashnee Govender – Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Pinelands (Cape Town)
website : http://www.drgovenderpractice.co.za
Dr Lizl Smith
Endocrinologist
Tel: 012 752 8866
Suite 207 Medical center
Life Groenkloof Hospital
Pretoria
Hi im danzil im from elspark i need to take my wife to a diabetic docter who is good and can help her to control her disease .please recommend me.thanks she has diabetes 2
Hi Danzil! Elspark in Germiston?
Across from Sunward park hospital is a diabetic clinic.
Hi Everyone
Any diabetes specialist in Newcastle?
At Madadeni Hospital
Hi there. I am look for advice on what to do or who to consult. My mother is diabetic and takes her medication from a local clinic. She recently started struggling with swollen feet and it’s really bad. What can she do?
Hi Aphiwe!
The best would be to take her to the clinic or a doctor and get her feet checked out… It’s important for diabetics to look after their feet and I’m sure she must be really uncomfortable. A podiatrist is a foot specialist so that would be best, but even a GP or clinic doctor should be able to advise. We’re not medical specialists so can’t give medical advice, unfortunately!
I need an endocrinologist (diabetes) in Margate/ to Pietermaritzburg area and urgent appointment for Monday 21 January 2019. Can you please assist
Sadly it’s a battle to find someone good with T1 kids that’s local in DBN… All good Drs and nurses seem be in DBN north/ Umhlanga and Upper Highway. Too far for us. My son wont go to Dr Pillay @ Westville. His bed side manner not good for a withdrawn depressed and angry 13 year old… ?
Oh dear.. So sorry to hear that, Belinda. Does he have a support group he can talk to? Has he connected with Youth With Diabetes at all? http://youthwithdiabetes.com/
Hi I’m Zanele.Do you by any chance have a youth support group in Durban. I have a 13 year old son as well that is diabetic. He really needs support.
Hi Zanele! We don’t run support groups but you can ask Diabetes SA Durban, run by Jenni Russell who is lovely 🙂
I am phillemon monametsi admitted at fern crest rustenburg.i am chronic on hypertension.as from 19 may I have been admitted in hospital..eversince know I am stuck too weak on hospital as sugar and blood pressure are too high.
So sorry to hear that, Phillemon! Join our Facebook group – http://www.facebook.com/DiabeticSouthAfricans – to meet other people with diabetes. You’re not alone! Hope you feel better soon…
Good Morning, I have just been diagonised with Diabites, Please help
So sorry you’ve just been diagnosed! The best place to start is by reading up on diabetes info – https://sweetlife.org.za/community/ – you can search for specific questions and get answers. And join our Facebook community (www.facebook.com/DiabeticSouthAfricans) to ask any questions and get support. You’re not alone in this!
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hi im dikeledi my husband is diabetic and he is not taking any treatment he just buy medicines and drink them he doesnt want to go to the nearest clinic i think he doesnt take it serious about it what should i do
Hi Dikeledi,
Please tell him he must go to the clinic – maybe go with him? If he looks after himself (goes to the clinic, takes treatment, eats the right food) he can live a long, healthy life. But if he ignores it diabetes can lead to amputation and blindness and kidney failure. Ask him to think of you and your future together and go to a doctor. Good luck!
Hi, I would like to recommend Dr Yasmin Ganie, she’s a pediatric endocrinologist at gateway private hospital and Ahmed al kadi hospital. Excellent doctor
Hi, My Mom has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. can i please get help on recommending the best diabetes doctor in Rustenburg North West. her feet are tingling and her throat hurts, she coughs non stop, she has lost a ton of weight. any help will be appreciated.
Thank you!
Oh dear, so sorry to hear your mom has been having such a hard time, Naledi! I’ll ask on our Facebook community – http://www.facebook.com/DiabeticSouthAfricans – and see if anyone has a suggestion for a diabetes doctor in Rustenberg.
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I’ve been diabetic for 7 years and my diabetes is well controlled but recently i feel a burning sensation on my legs what could it be and what do i do now?
So sorry to hear that, Edward! It’s best to get it checked next time you go to the doctor – burning in the legs is often the first sign of neuropathy (nerve damage) although if you’re well controlled, that doesn’t make sense… Sorry we’re not medical specialists so can’t advise more 🙁
I m looking for diabetic special doctors around Rustenburg ,struggling with pains on my feet as well as continuously passing urine pls I need help as an urgent
So sorry to hear that, Johannes! I’ll ask for a doctor near Rustenberg on our Facebook page (Diabetic South Africans).
Looking for a good diabetes doctor in Cape Town that does not charge an arm and a leg.
Have you taken a look at the below recommendations, Armien? Neville Wellington is probably a good place to start as he’s technically a GP not an endocrinologist, so his rates would be better (but he’s a diabetes expert).
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I am looking for a clinic where you do not have to pay R1700.00 for a consultation. My daughter has diabetes and had a stroke. She is 45 years old. Is there not a clinic that charges less than all these private doctors ????
Hi Dorothy!
Oh I hear you… Whereabouts are you? I’ve just found out about Unjani Clinics which I think are an amazing idea – check out their details here: https://www.unjaniclinic.co.za/
Dr Shafeeka Tayob at Ethekwini Hospital is an excellent Paediatric Endocrinologist – great with kids with type 1 diabetes.
Thanks Ahmad! I’ve added her 🙂
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Hi everyone,
Our 2 year old boy has T1D and we are looking for a good paediatric endocrinologist, in Bloemfontein as we are in the final stages of moving to Lesotho (maseru) for work reasons.
Hi Allen!
I’ll ask on our Facebook page for you (Diabetic South Africans) and hopefully get a good recommendation!
And why on earth are they so expensive
Good question… I think all specialists are at the same rate because of all the extra studying they did (the usual 5-6 years of med school and then an extra 7 years to specialise I think?!)
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Good day , please I need to find out how much are consultation for diabetic patient not on medical aid
Hi Lebo!
It will depend which specialist you go to – you can call or email the one in your area (from the list above) and they’ll give you their price.
Hi Lebo!
You can call or email the specialist you want to see from this list, and they’ll be able to tell you how much it costs to see them.
Hi I’m type 2 sugar diabetes I’m looking for a good doctor in Amanzimtoti area Kingsway hospital if possible or any other place I’m not on medial aid will be using cash
I’ll ask on Facebook for you (www.facebook.com/DiabeticSouthAfricans) 🙂
I need to get in touch with an endocrinologist called Dr. Amos Habila. I read an article about the good work he is doing, helping diabetics. I am also a diabetic patient and I need his help urgently but I do not have his contact information.
Hi Justice!
I haven’t been able to find an endocrinologist called Dr Amos Habila, so sorry! Perhaps reach out to the people who published the article for contact details?
My mother recently find out that she’s diebetic, she lost a lot of weight and I’m worried now , she doest look OK at all.
It can be so worrying at first, Andile! Has she been put on medication?