Life Kingsbury Hospital

Wilderness Rd,

Claremont,

Cape Town, 7708

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About the Hospital:

Serving the vibrant communities of Claremont and the greater Southern Suburbs, the MD Inc. Emergency Unit at Life Kingsbury Hospital stands as a beacon of medical excellence and compassionate care. Our dedicated team of Emergency Medicine Specialists, Medical Officers, and Trauma-trained nurses brings together decades of experience, united by an unwavering commitment to delivering expert-driven emergency care in a collaborative and patient-focused environment. Our cohesive, multidisciplinary approach ensures every patient receives prompt, safe care rooted in empathy, professionalism, and evidence based clinical medicine.

Life Kingsbury Hospital is a premier healthcare facility boasting over 200 beds and 10 modern operating theatres, renowned for delivering world-class medical care across routine and complex procedures. We’re equipped with an exceptional suite of sophisticated services including:

  • State-of-the-Art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab)
    Our newest service offering provides advanced cardiac intervention and care, featuring rapid-response treatment for heart attacks and cardiac emergencies, with immediate access to interventional cardiologists and cutting-edge cardiac procedures.

  • Comprehensive Hospital Services
    Seamless access to intensive care (ICU), advanced CT and MRI imaging, ultrasound, X-rays, our upgraded maternity unit with seven decades of family care legacy, neonatal ICU, paediatrics, oncology, orthopaedics, specialist physicians, and our Life Renal Dialysis unit for patients with acute or chronic kidney failure.

  • Advanced Surgical Capabilities
    Home to Africa’s first da Vinci X robotic surgical system for minimally invasive procedures, and our accredited Bariatric Centre of Excellence for comprehensive weight management solutions.

Every member of our emergency unit is committed to the core values of empathy, ethics, excellence, and empowerment, ensuring that every patient who enters our doors receives the highest standard of care. As part of the Life Healthcare Group, we actively engage in local community health initiatives, contributing to the well being and resilience of the Southern Suburbs and broader Cape Town region.

At our MD Inc. Emergency Unit, we don’t just treat emergencies – we care for people, families, and our community with the dedication and expertise that has made Life Kingsbury Hospital a trusted healthcare partner for generations.

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Hospital Staff:

Dr Robyn Cupido

BSc(UCT), MBChB (UCT), DHIVM(SA), DipPEC(SA)

Dr Gerni Krüger

MBChB (UP)

Dr Jacobus Schoeman

MBChB(Stel), DHIVM(SA), DipPEC(SA)

Dr Janca Nel

MBChB(Stel), DipPEC(SA)

Dr Thalitha Bali

MBChB(Stel), DipPEC(SA)

Our Reviews

Dr E Coetzee was friendly and very clear in her deliberations. Excellent service and highly professional.
Mark Bashe
Everybody extremely kind and helpful.
Philip Albert
Dr B Beukes was brilliant!
Sergio da Silva
Dr M Weitz was smiley, concerned, very helpful and caring. From the triage sister (Patience) to the unit sisters tge care was really excellent. I would like to add that the parking security guard was so helpful, as was the delightful and so helpful trauma porter, Mervyn. Apart for the reason I was there, the experience I had at the unit was great! Thank you so much!
Janine Schulz
Dr B Beukes very profedsional. The nursing staff curtious and professional
Vernon Ewers
Everybody extremely helpful, including the nurses.
Mark Albert
Dr. P Smatt All round great vibe whilst retaining professionalism.
Thomas Fraser
Dr. B Beukeswas friendly and explained everything. Great service. The nurses, very helpful and attentive in assisting us.
Umhle’Smakade Bashe
Doctors, nurses all were brilliant!
Colleen Endley
Dr. E Coetzee actually listened to my concerns and reassured me. I'm very happy I have actual answers.
Cassandra Weston
Dr. E Coetzee took her time to ensure my diagnosis was accurate, even contacted an external urologist for input.
Mohamed Sinan Effendi
Dr. E Coetzee was very polite, friendly and offered excellent service. Honestly, my favorite hospital. Friendly stff.
Justin Waters
I found Dr. B Dias very friendly and professional and easy to talk to. The nursing staff seemed cheerful and readily attended to my needs.
Audrey Venter
Dr. P Smart was friendly and understanding. Treated my son so kindly. Would gladly be treated by her again if I needed.
Lisa Cook
Dr. J Dawson was helpful, and understood my needs. The service was excellent. The doctor called me several times (as I was unable to answer the phone on the first couple of occasions) to give me feedback on certain blood tests. Fantastic service received.
Anil Ramjee
Dr. M Potgieter was absolutely beautiful very friendly made me feel extremely comfortable and explained everything from A-Z.
Shehaam Achmat
Extremely professional, knowledgeable and compassionate at the same time, great asset to Kingsbury.
Marcus Kleyweg
Dr. M Davidson, so kind and understanding. Great experience at the EC.
Aimee Delson
Dr. S Mason Very thorough and attentive to my daughter to make her feel comfortable. All staff was very helpful.
Taryn Wilmore