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I\u2019m Dr Karin and I can\u2019t wait to meet you and your family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been a GP since 2011 and I love my job. I\u2019m passionate about holistic health care and providing health care guidance which is unique to each patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I believe that to be fulfilled it\u2019s important to be physically, mentally and spiritually well. I am happy to see patients of all ages- from newborns to those in their senior years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Special interests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Paediatrics <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I have spent almost 10 years working in paediatric wards and clinics both in South Africa and in the United Kingdom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love treating babies and children and have a real knack with them. I provide support for mothers with babies via a WhatsApp support group called MOM SQUAD. Contact the practice to join the group. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Minor surgery<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I spent elective rotations with a plastic surgeon and I\u2019m skilled in excising lesions such as moles, lipomas, sebaceous cysts and small skin cancers. I pride myself in leaving minimal scarring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Long Covid<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I have a heart for those suffering with Long Covid. These patients are often very frustrated and disheartened at not being able to function as they did before covid. I journey alongside these patients and provide medical, psychological and practical support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I remain abreast of developments in this very new field and strive to offer my patients the latest evidence-based treatments available. I also run a Long Covid WhatsApp support group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Post Partum Depression <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As a mother, I know how tough it is to have young babies and the burden of mental illness that often results. I\u2019m passionate about supporting mothers, both first timers and those with their subsequent children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a WhatsApp support group for this purpose called MOM SQUAD.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Having said all this, I\u2019m a very good generalist and love to treat the whole family. Singles are very welcome too. My philosophy is that together we can get to the bottom of every medical challenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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