SURGICAL SERVICES 

Southern Forests Medical Centre is able to offer a small range of elective operations or procedures to our patients through our association with Warren District Hospital.

 

Dr Jan van Vollenstee is a GP surgeon with extensive training and experience. He is able to perform a number of procedures either under general or local anaesthetic.

 

These include:

 

• Carpal Tunnel Release

• Tonsillectomy (if older than 7 years of age)

• Vasectomy

• Circumcision – general anaesthetic (older than 4 years of age)

• Hernia repair (Inguinal and umbilical)

• Haemorrhoid and perianal surgery

• Appendicectomy

• Caesarean Sections

• Complex skin lesion removal including flaps and grafts

 

Dr Jan van Vollenstee is able to operate on both public and private patients with his usual elective list on a Friday morning and at present there is only a small waiting list.

 

To enquire in regards to a surgical procedure, please book an appointment.