Medical Services
The Health Centre (Sanitorium) @ RHODES
The building on the right, halfway up Lucas Avenue, the steep road that goes up the hill past Eden Grove.
Hours (Term Time):
Monday - Friday
- 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays
- 09:30 - 12:30 &
- 14:00 - 17:00
Hours (University Vacations):
Weekdays
- 09:30 - 12:30
A Health Centre Sister is available 24 hours for emergencies. Phone the Health Care Centre on 046-603 8523 or 082 801 1409.
Services
Free Services
- Treatment of minor ailments such as flu, tonsillitis, etc.
- Long-term treatment of chronic illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes
- In-patient care for acute illnesses
- Management and care of patients with infectious diseases
- Post-operative observations
- Emergency assessment and crisis management (e.g rape)
- Voluntary HIV testing, including pre- and post- test counselling (MON-FRI FROM 14h00-16h00)
- Screening tests e.g blood pressure
- Family planning advise / pregnancy
- Vitamin tabs and appropriate antibiotics for HIV and AIDS patients
Contact Details
- Tel : 046 603 8523 PLEASE PHONE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
- Fax : 046 603 8050
- Email : healthcarecentre@ru.ac.za TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
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Rhodes Campus Protection Unit (CPU):
Rhodes Avenue
(P)+27 (0) 46 603 8146/7
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Hospitals
Settlers Hospital
Milner Street
Grahamstown
6140
Tel: +27 (0) 46 602 5000
Fax: +27 (0) 46 622 5366
Fort England Hospital
York St.
(P) +27 (0) 46 622 7003
Visiting Hours: Everday 15h00 - 16h00 & 19h00 - 20h00. Or by arrangement
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The Raphael Centre (The Aids Clinic)
Raphael Centre
11 Donkin Street
Grahamstown
6140
South Africa
E-Mail:
a.vaniekerk@albanynet.co.za
(P) +27 (0) 46 622 8831
(F) +27 (0) 46 622 8831
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General Practioners (GP) & Specialists
| Dr S C Pellissier | 12 New Street | 046 622 2970 |
| Dr G R Bennett | 120 High Street | 046 636 2063 |
| Dr B Bull | 120 High Street | 046 636 2063 |
| Dr M Gainsford | 120 High Street | 046 636 2063 |
| Dr H C B Evans | 120 High Street | 046 636 2063 |
| Dr R P Marx | 120 High Street | 046 636 2063 |
| Dr A R Wright | 120 High Street | 046 636 2063 |
| Dr Kath Stringer | 120 High Street | 046 636 2063 |
| Dr C Jameson | Pepper Grove Mall | 046 622 8627 |
| Dr B Mackenzie | Bennett St. | 046 622 3383 |
| Dr J Santhia | 21 High Street | 046 622 6648 |
| Dr L Siecker | The Colcade: 41 Hill Street | 046 622 5858 |
| Dr D Lloyd | The Colcade: 41 Hill Street | 046 622 5858 |
| Dr G Mutesasira | The Colcade: 41 Hill Street | 046 622 5858 |
| Dr MD Godlonton | The Colcade: 41 Hill Street | 046 622 5858 |
| Dr F Oosthuizen | Pepper Grove Mall | 046 622 6362 |
| Dr V Murali | 56 Bathurst Street | 046 622 9624 |
| Dr Theron | 48a Beaufort Street | 046 622 5915 |
| Dr K Peer | 35 Beaufort Street | 046 622 4617 |
Acupuncture
Dr S Dwyer, 2 Ross Street: 083 310 0744 / 046 622 4846
Homepathy
Dr BAO Kelly-Patterson, 69 Hill Street: 046 622 2374
Chiropractors
Dr Peter Benyon, 8 Willshire Crescent: 046 622 9443
Dr Susan Tyfield, African Street: 072 016 9916
Physiotherapists
Mrs P Stone & Mrs D Palmer, 58 C High Street: 046 622 3035
Radiographers
Drs Visser, Erasmus & Partners, Milner Street: 046 622 6464
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Dentists
| Dr C J Buchner | 14 Anglo African Street | 046 622 6132 |
| Dr T L Du Toit | Med Centre Milner Street | 046 622 4258 |
| Dr D E L Eichhoff | Allen Street | 046 622 3789 |
| Dr EM le Roux Dr CMR Herring |
14 Anglo African Street The Colcade: 41 Hill Street |
046 622 6132 046 622 8503 |
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Optometrists
Dr. CA Brouchaert, 109 High Street: 046 622 3845
Dr. J Gopal, 4b Allen Street: 046 622 4310
Dr. Davies, 18 Bathurst Street: 046 622 6205
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Pharmacies
RET Butler's Pharmacy, 110 High Street: 046 622 7305
Wallace's Pharmacy, Peppergrove Mall: 046 622 7320
Clicks, 42 High Street: 046 636 1264
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Other
Police Tel: 046 9111 / 10111
Ambulance Tel: 046 10177
Private Ambulance Tel: 046 622 7076 Cell: 082 708 2928
Fire Brigade Tel: 046 622 4444
