Core competencies
- comprehensive diabetic care, cardio metabolic risk assessment and management of hyperglycaemia in pregnancy
- managing insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring for type 1 diabetics
- holistic obesity management, including endocrine support for bariatric patients, life coaching and pharmacotherapy
- thyroid and parathyroid disorders
- adrenal disorders
- pituitary tumours
- metabolic bone disease including osteoporosis and co-management ( with bone-specific medical therapy) of elderly patients with fragility
- fractures
- transgender medicine
- neuroendocrine tumours
- male and female reproductive care - including PCOS and hypogonadism
Profile
- HPCRegNo
- MP0672858
- PracticeNo
- 0180041120042
Qualification
- 2006
- MBChB, University of the Free State
- 2020
- FCP (SA), Colleges of Medicine
- 2020
- MMed (Int) University of Stellenbosch
- 2023
- Cert Endocrinology and Metabolism (SA), Colleges of Medicine
Contact
Elana du Plessis
Physical Address:
Suite 042, Mediclinic Panorama Medical Centre, Hennie Winterbach Street, Panorama, 7500
Suite 042, Mediclinic Panorama Medical Centre, Hennie Winterbach Street, Panorama, 7500
Practices at
Publications & videos
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Constant cough: Causes, treatments and when to seek medical advice
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How foetal assessment scans help in high-risk pregnancy
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Why vitamin D is vital for your immune system
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The importance of mental health in the workplace
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“Mental health treatment helped me regain my life”
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Boost your adaptive immune system today
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Get specialist help for running injuries
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Concussion – when is it an emergency?
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Premature Babies Series: Supporting the Parents