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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Special care for autistic patients at Mediclinic Bloemfontein Emergency Centre
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Sun safety: a dermatologist debunks 5 myths
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How Mediclinic’s patient safety managers make a difference
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Diagnosed with bipolar? 5 Steps to take [Infographic]
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ADHD in children: how parents can help
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Coping with depression
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How to cope with an anxiety disorder
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12 Signs of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [Infographic]
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Substance abuse and anxiety: exploring the link