DR MOLOGADI LEDWABA
is a family physician practioner based in Midrand, Johannesburg who provides specialised, patient-centred, holistic care for the whole family.
Children, adolescent, women's health, and chronic disease management form part of Dr Ledwaba’s key offering, as well as disease prevention (health screenings) and health promotion (patient education).
Woman health: contraceptives, pap smear test
Family planning is the use of different non-invasive contraceptives to prevent pregnancy so you can plan for your future. Cervical screening (Pap smear) at least once every three years reduces the risk of cervical cancer by over eighty per cent. Regular Pap smears can be conducted every two years for the best results.
STI and HIV are integral part of sexual health, tests are done on voluntary basis
Mental health care
Mental health services focus on the screening of conditions like depression and severe stress which may present as headaches or fatigue. if the patient has a mental condition is then treated or referred to a psychologist or other specialist. Mental health education is important as is a condition surrounded by stigma but actually like any condition is just that it involves the brain's functioning
vitamin injection
Fatigue is the most common symptom that people experience due to various reasons. Vitamin IV drips have more benefits than just boosting energy, including the prevention of toxins in the body, and brightening the skin. These are done by a professional nurse under medical doctor supervision.
Medical tests
We offer a full range of medical tests such as ECG (Heart Check), Antenatal Sonar (6-12 Weeks), Blood Test, Cholesterol Test, Diabetes Test (Glucose Screening), Pregnancy Test, Urine Test, Prostate Blood Test (PSA Test).
Health screening
Basic Health Check, Discovery Vitality Health Check, PDP -TRAFFIC LICENCE, Cooperate Medical check out of the office). Disease prevention is measures used to reduce the risk of disease. A health risk assessment is a form of health screening to help patients become more aware of their health status and manage treatment accordingly. Medicals done include insurances, resting ECG and PDP road traffic licences.
Family health consultations
A family health consultation consists of a family functional assessment that is detailed information about how a family functions as well as how it contributes to a child’s wellbeing. This includes the six dimensions that form the McMaster Model of Family Functioning: Problem-solving skills, communication, roles, responses, involvement and behavioural control. Referrals are made if necessary.
Heath Talks / Campaigns
Health promotion is done through informal or formal (group booking) health talks. Good health is something every person aspires to attain. You can achieve good health by eating healthily, exercising regularly and screening for illnesses that have a long-term impact on your health.
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FAQ
Is there a difference between a specialist physician and a family physician?
The sole difference is that a specialist physician focuses on internal medicine and only sees adult patients. On the other hand, a family physician practices at primary care level and cares for all family members; children and adults, and community.