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A way of life
Life Hilton Private Hospital is a member of the Life Healthcare Group, one of the largest private hospital groups in South Africa, operating more than 60 acute facilities across the country.
Life Healthcare is recognised throughout the health industry for its high calibre healthcare professionals and excellent facilities.
We believe delivery of world class healthcare is achieved through a combination of unparalleled quality and clinical excellence; along with a true focus on the personal needs of our patients and their families.
Every day we subscribe to the core values of the Life Healthcare Group, while individually striving to continually improve facilities, standards and technology.
At Life Hilton Private Hospital, our priority is to focus on the delivery of high quality, affordable healthcare which reflects our commitment to providing exceptional patient-centred care. Within a world class hospital, this unique approach is how we are making a difference.
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Management
| Position |
Name |
| Hospital Manager |
Nicholas Thorne |
| Nursing Manager |
Bronwen Glaeser |
| Nursing Standard Manager |
Catherine Mienie |
| Finance and Administrative manager |
Uzayr Bayat |
| Pharmacy manager |
Carol Lohrentz |
| Quality and safety support specialist |
Eve Boshof |
| Infection prevention specialist |
Mzokhona Nkala |
| Maintenance manager |
Lucky Ndlovu |
| Human Resource Manager |
Bhavna Hanuman |
Our team
At Life Hilton Private Hospital, we recognise that we have a responsibility to meet the expectations of those who are entrusted to our care as well as the expectations of their loved ones. This enables us to ensure that we focus on an experience of care for our visitors or patients admitted to our hospitals or healthcare facilities.
Staff at Life Hilton Private Hospital participates in on going quality training entitled: `Q to the power of e’, where the importance of quality service delivery is emphasized. The caring principles of empathy, ethics, excellence, energy and empowerment are endorsed.
In addition, employees at all levels actively participate in community initiatives to improve the quality of life in surrounding communities.
Our facilities
At Life Hilton Private Hospital, we focus on the delivery of high quality treatment and standards of care - whether for routine or more serious procedures. Our facilities include:
- The hospital has 94 beds
- Five operating theatres of which two are state-of-the art laminar flow theatres which are equipped to deal with intricate orthopaedic surgery which include knee and hip replacements
- Nine bed maternity and gynaecology unit
- Five bed neonatal intensive care unit
- Ten bed paediatric unit with six private wards and a secure play area. Our paediatric wards offer excellent facilities for mothers of hospitalised children
- Six bed intensive care unit
- Six bed high care unit
- Radiology unit which includes a CT scanner, MRI scanner and X-rays
- 24 hour emergency unit equipped to deal with major and minor medical emergencies
- Eight station renal dialysis unit
Medical and surgical disciplines
- 24 hour emergency unit
- Endoscopic surgery
- Ear, nose and throat surgery
- Gastroenterology
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Internal medicine
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Nephrology
- Obstetrics
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Radiology
- Renal dialysis
- Urology
Ancillary services:
- Ambulance service
- Audiology
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
Supporting doctors
| Name |
Contact number |
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| Anaesthetist(s) |
| Jones, Bhagwan and Partners |
033 342 3757 |
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| Ear, nose & throat surgeon(s) |
| Dr Bruce McKenzie |
033 329 5720 |
| Dr Etienne de Villiers |
033 329 5745 |
| Dr Muhammad Essa |
033 392 0041 |
| Dr Wyndham Robartes |
033 394 6456/6460 |
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| General surgeon(s) |
| Dr Glyn Tudor |
033 329 5750 |
| Dr Grahame Reimers |
033 329 5750 |
| Dr Henry van Niekerk |
033 329 5764 |
| Dr Ian Donkin |
033 329 5750 |
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| Intensivist(s) |
| Dr Brett Cullis |
033 329 5889 |
| Dr Grant Laing |
033 329 5815 |
| Dr Tashmin Bisseru(Paediatric) |
033 329 5770 |
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| Nephrologist(s) |
| Dr Brett Cullis |
033 329 5889 |
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| Neurosurgeon(s) |
| Dr Stewart Chite |
033 329 5777 |
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| Obstetricians & gynaecologist(s) |
| Dr Cecil van Heyningen |
033 329 5739 |
| Dr Chris Hadley-Grave |
033 330 2870/033 329 5700/5702 |
| Dr Kesaven Dhavaraj |
033 387 8703 |
| Dr Rochelle Pillay |
033 342 1073 |
| Dr Samshad Amod |
033 329 5700/5702 |
| Dr Shaveshree Govender |
033 342 1424 |
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| Oncologist(s) |
| Dr Hasinah Asmal |
033 342 0380 |
| Dr JD Sithulu |
033 342 0380 |
| Dr Robbie Dent |
033 342 0380 |
| Dr Shane Cullis |
033 342 0380 |
| Dr Ziad Seedat |
033 342 0380 |
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| Ophthalmic surgeon(s) |
| Dr Alan Sara |
033 330 2244 |
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| Orthopaedic surgeon(s) |
| Dr Andre Morrish |
033 329 5712 |
| Dr James McAllister |
033 329 5729/5730 |
| Dr Kevin MacIntyre |
033 329 5729/5730 |
| Dr Nitesh Bhagwan |
033 329 5712 |
| Dr Ruvyn Frank |
033 329 5712 |
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| Paediatrician(s) |
| Dr Frank Böcking |
033 329 5722 |
| Dr T Bisseru |
033 329 5770 |
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| Pathologist(s) |
| Ampath Laboratories |
033 264 6660 |
| Lancet Laboratories |
033 343 0888 |
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| Physician(s) |
| Dr Prian Vather |
033 329 5734 |
| Dr Roull Jaikarun |
033 345 5855/7262 |
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| Plastic surgeon(s) |
| Dr Bronwyn Schoenfeld |
033 330 4724/7 |
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| Radiologist(s) |
| Kauffman and Partners |
033 329 5900 |
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| Urologist(s) |
| Dr David Smart |
033 329 5710 |
| Dr Rupert Rencken |
033 329 5780 / 5783 |
Patient and visitor information
At Life Hilton Private Hospital, we take pride in providing you with information that you need in order to make your stay with us a pleasant experience.
If there is any further information that you or your family require regarding our hospital and our services, please feel free to contact us .
Accommodation
The hospital provides accommodation for patients as follows:
- Day beds
- Private wards
- General wards
- High care units
- ICU
- Neonatal ICU
- Maternity wards
- Paediatric wards
We also offer TVs in all of our wards. Earphones can be purchased at reception.
Private wards are all en-suite.
Admission procedure
The following items are required for admission:
- Medical aid membership card
- ID book
- Pre-authorisation number, if required by the medical aid
- X-rays, if applicable
A parent or legal guardian must accompany all patients under 18 years Parents of paediatric patients are welcome to stay at their bedside as required
Discharge
Day patients who receive anaesthesia should arrange for transport from hospital following surgery as it is illegal to drive for 24 hours after an anaesthetic has been administered.
All private patients (i.e. patients not covered by medical aid) are required to settle their account in full on discharge.
More information
Brochures regarding the various facilities and services offered at Life Hilton Private Hospital are available on request. Please contact reception on 033 329 5600.
Pre-admission Clinic
The aim of the pre-admission clinic is to streamline the admission process and provide an efficient service for patients and their families. It also provides an opportunity for the nursing sister to identify issues both from a health, administrative and logistical point of view, in order to prevent a delay in your admission.
It is essential for patients to bring their ID document and medical aid card with them on admission to hospital. Maternity patients are required to copies of both parents’ ID documents.
The pre-admissions clinic is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 08h00 to 16h00.
For further information, please contact the pre-admission clinic on: 033 329 5672 or email Hiltonpreadmissions@lifehealthcare.co.za
Service monitoring
In line with our goal to provide high quality care, we constantly monitor our service rendered to patients. On discharge, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire regarding your hospital stay. We value your feedback, suggestions and compliments as we continually strive to improve our patient care. You are also welcome to email us on: support.hilton@lifehealthcare.co.za or contact our 24-hour service monitoring number: 079 819 3849
Tarrifs
Life Hilton Private Hospital charges medical aid tariffs, i.e. contracted in fees. Patients requesting a private room will be required to pay a surcharge. A deposit will be required from private patients on admission. Please contact our accounts department for more information.
Visiting hours
General wards:
- 14h00 to 15h00 and 19h00 to 20h00
- Maximum of two visitors per patient at a time
Maternity unit:
- Fathers: 08h00 to 20h00
- Grandparents and siblings: 15h00 to 16h00
- Maximum of two visitors per patient at a time
Paediatric ward:
- Parents: any time up to 20h00
- Grandparents and siblings: 15h00 to 16h00
- Maximum of two visitors per patient at a time
ICU and high care ward:
- 13h00 to 13h30; 15h00 to 15h30; and 19h30 to 20h00
- Only family members are allowed to visit with a maximum of two visitors per patient at a time
- No children are allowed
Neonatal ICU:
- 13h15 to 13h30; 15h15 to 15h30; and 19h15 to 19h30
- Parents may visit at any time
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