Family physician in Stellenbosch
Care for every generation
Winelands Family Practice offers family-centred care, with attention to the needs of every generation.
The relationship between doctor and patient is central to the practice. Dr Oosthuizen takes time to understand your experience of illness and how it affects your daily life.
Dr Nico Oosthuizen is a specialist family physician. He earned his medical degree at the University of the Free State and completed four years of postgraduate training in family medicine at Stellenbosch University.
Family healthcare services
Dr Oosthuizen provides primary healthcare for acute illnesses and ongoing care for chronic conditions. He works closely with other specialists and therapists to coordinate your care.
Winelands Family Practice offers the following services:
Aesthetic medicine
Anti-wrinkle injections, including Botox or Dysport.
Preventive medicine
Cancer screening, cardiovascular risk scoring and other preventive care.
Sports medicine
Women’s Health
Child Health
Mental Health
Chronic disease management
Including hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease, asthma, eczema and epilepsy.
Small surgical procedures
Skin excisions
Small lump excisions
Aesthetics
Aesthetic medicine including:
Botulinum Toxin
Dermal fillers
Collagen bio-stimulators
Dr Nico Oosthuizen
Dr Nico Oosthuizen is a specialist in family medicine with more than 12 years’ experience in public and private healthcare.
His approach centres on the relationship between doctor and patient, with holistic care guided by evidence-based medicine.
A husband and father of twins, Dr Oosthuizen enjoys time with his family and friends. He is also a keen triathlete, trail runner and mountain biker.
Qualifications
- MBChB — University of the Free State, 2010
- FCFP (SA)
- MMED (FamMed)(SU)
Certifications and training
- ATLS — Advanced Trauma Life Support
- ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Training in aesthetic medicine
- Diagnostic ultrasound training — obstetric, abdominal and pelvic
In-person and virtual consultations
In-person consultations with Dr Nico at the practice in Stellenbosch.
Virtual consultations with Dr Nico are also available.
Why choose a family physician?
Family physicians complete an additional four years of specialist training in family medicine after their medical degree, just as other specialists train in their chosen fields.
Family medicine training includes the following fields:
Anaesthetics
Psychiatry
Orthopaedics
Paediatrics
Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Internal medicine
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Palliative Care
This broad training helps your doctor provide comprehensive, informed care for the whole family. It does not replace the focused expertise of each medical specialty.
Rates
We are contracted in with Discovery and accept other medical aids.
Contact
Trumali Place, Trumali Street, Brandwag, Stellenbosch, 7600
Practice hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 (subject to change)