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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“I was fit, but stress contributed to my heart attack”
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Heeding Hygiene a Clear Winner
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A personalised approach to breast cancer treatment
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High cholesterol and your heart
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Heart screening: what tests will I need?
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New lease of life
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Why heart screening is for everyone
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Does heartburn involve your heart?
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Heart disease demystified: your essential guide