Our Practitioners
Our Practitioners take the time to listen to you and will offer support and education for you to prevent disease, improve and maintain your health.
Mohammed Lavangia
Website: Mohammed Podiatrist
Email: info[@]mohammedpodiatrist.co.za
Medical Credentials
• Bachelors of Technology in Podiatry 2013
Professional Associations
- Podiatry Association of South African (PASA)
- Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA No: CH0005070)
- The Board of Health Care Funders of South Africa (PR No: 0516635)
Background Information
I qualified as a podiatrist from the University of Johannesburg (Bachelors of Technology in Podiatry 2013). I started my own private practice within a multi-disciplinary medical centre in the Vaal.
Furthermore I served as a locum at the University of Johannesburg, where I also gained managerial experience whilst supervising trainee podiatrists at various State hospitals. In addition, I have worked at different CDE Centres in the Vaal region and closely with various specialists (vascular and orthopaedic surgeons) which allowed me to expand my knowledge on diabetes and diabetic foot and wound care management.
Practicing as an athlete consultant for Puma – I have a keen interest in sports, and regularly provide podiatric services, education and assistance to sportsmen of all ages, from novice to professional.
Info for Patients
My aim is to provide optimal foot and lower limb health care. We offer a friendly, professional and comfortable environment. We diagnose and treat a range of problems affecting the foot and lower limb. This includes infections, defects and injuries, as well as foot and nail conditions related to other major health disorders such as diabetes and the like. We as podiatrists provide preventative care. Clinics are largely reactive however we like to take the proactive approach to health care.
Being committed to on-going research and training, I keep up-to-date with the latest professional developments, diagnostic and treatment trends in the podiatric world.
Yolinda Dippenaar
Website: Value Life Dieticians
Email: dippenaarajy[@]gmail.com
Medical Credentials
• B. Dietetics University of Pretoria 2003
Background Information
Yolinda Dippenaar is the dietician taking care of our clients at the diabetic clinic. She started her private practice in 2005 and still consults from her practice in Vanderbijlpark, as she did for the last 17 years, as well as from her practice in Centurion. She was and still is actively involved with different CDE clinics as of 2005.
She has worked together with different specialists, most of them until retirement. Currently she is journeying with Dr Doorewaard and team as well as the CDE clinic in Centurion.
At the clinic she gives integrated dietary advice looking at the individual and gives advice on diabetes, weight loss, cholesterol, kidney health and all other diet related advice. She works out personalized diet plans and helps clients change to a healthy lifestyle.
She is also involved in education, as well as helping people using Saxenda for weight loss, gene testing with Geneway and food intolerance testing with OPTIWAY.
Sr Francina Jacoba Jansen Van Vuuren (Sr Olla)
Medical Credentials
• B. Cur in Nursing
• M. Cur
Qualifications
- Midwifery
- Community Health
Assessor and Moderation Courses - 5 Day CDE course
- Post graduate forums
- Professional development by pharmaceutical reps
Professional Associations
• South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Areas of Expertise
• Nurse Educator
• Diabetic Educator
Specialties
• Diabetic and Lifestyle Education
Background Information
Very family orientated, cat lover, making miniature teddy bears. I am passionate about Diabetes and assisting my patients in living a full, healthy life.
My motto is the diabetes is not a disease, but merely a condition to be managed.
I started my nursing career at the age of 17 and have since grown through various positions that I have held.
I discovered that I have a passion for education. I spent many years educating and training nurses for Mediclinic as the head of the nursing college. In 2016, I started a full time career as a Diabetic Educator.
Sr Charmaine Bierman
Medical Credentials
• Registered Nurse
• Diabetic Educator
Professional Associations
• South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Areas of Expertise
• Nurse Educator
• Diabetic Educator
Background Information
I have been working in health care for more than 36 years. My passion is to enable patients living with Diabetes to understand their condition and be able to manage the condition.
I help them realize that Diabetes is a part of their lives but it is not their whole life. I use the best practice evidence with real life daily challenges to achieve the best health outcomes for my patients.
I am married and a loving mother to two children, and I am also a grandmother. I love to spend time with my family and assist others where I can in everyday life.