As a general practitioner Dr Nightingale works in the front line of the healthcare system and takes the initial steps to provide care for any health problems that patients may have. He aims to take care of the individuals in the local society, irrespective of the patient’s type of disease or other personal and social characteristics, and to organise the resources available in the healthcare system to the best advantage of his patients.
Dr Nightingale has been practicing as a general practitioner since 2004 after completing his degree at the University of Stellenbosch. He joined New Street Surgery in 2017 to help promote the health and well-being of the local population.
Dr Nightingale provides primary health care services to people at every stage of life, which include:
- Check-upsFrequent general medical examinations are encouraged to help in early detection of disease and other conditions.
- Health ScreeningsPerforming of a variety of tests to determine blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol.
- Laboratory Tests Pathology screening or testing through blood tests or histology.
- Dermatologic Care and TreatmentTreatment of skin conditions and growths such as warts and moles.
- Cryotherapy Treating external skin lesions using extreme cold, such as liquid nitrogen.
- Minor Outpatient SurgerySuch as biopsies and wound repair.
- Pregnancy TestingBlood-test for accurate results.
- NebulisationsAdministering inhaled medication for treatment of medical conditions such as Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
- Health PromotionEnabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health.
- Disease PreventionImmunization is arguably the single most cost-effective preventive health intervention. Fundamental in achieving other health priorities, routine immunization is the foundation for strong, resilient health systems and universal health coverage.
- Health MaintenanceStudies show significant health benefits to routine health checks. Prevention and early detection involves periodic screening of risk factors for both cardio-vascular disease and cancer, and targeted lifestyle interventions for cardio-vascular disease prevention.
- CounsellingOffering guidance in the management of medical conditions and alleviation of emotional stress and trauma.
- Patient EducationEnsuring patients are equipped with the knowledge to manage their own health and wellbeing.
- Acute and Chronic IllnessesDiagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses such as acute infections or chronic illnesses such as diabetes.