Dr JW Robbetze
MBChB, M.Med (Paed), FCPaed (SA) (UFS)
Dr Werner Robbetze is a Paediatrician who specialises in the field of Neonatology and medical Paediatrics, with a special interest in paediatric and neonatal intensive care, respiratory conditions and cardiology.
Dr Robbetze completed his undergraduate studies in 2012 at the University of the Free State. He then enrolled in postgraduate Paediatrics studies and training at the Universitas Academic Hospital and Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein.
Dr Robbetze acquired his degrees MMed (Paed) in 2020 and FCPaed(SA) in 2021 with the CMSA.
In terms of practical experience, Dr Robbetze worked a year in the Paediatric Ward at the Botshabelo District Hospital and then as a registrar, a further 4 years at the hospitals mentioned above.
Dr Robbetze is very passionate on assisting his patients to become the best human beings possible. Crawling and walking with all his patients and their parents through their childhood journey; from birth till they reach adolescence, gives him great joy and satisfaction.
His slogan reads: “Healthy kids are happy kids.”
Services
General Paediatrics
The medical care of babies, children and teenagers, consisting of the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of illnesses and injuries, developmental check ups, routine health care check ups and more.
Neonatology
The medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn. Diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections and birth defects. It is a Hospital-based speciality, and is usually practiced in Neonatal Intensive Care units (NICU's).
Intensive Care
Special medical treatment in which a patient is seriously ill, is kept under constant observation. Typically in a dedicated department / ward of a hospital.
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I am passionate about working with children and giving them the best quality of life and care. Family bonding and support is critical to the treatment of a child. A good family-friendly environment is key to a happy and healthy child.
In order for a child to feel secure; it is imperative that the family plays a supportive and understanding role in all treatment that is required. Parents must always be part of all treatment decision making.
Nothing gives me greater joy than a healthy and happy child.
Why did you decide on a career in medicine?
I am passionate to help and assist people and make a difference in a patient’s life. In Paediatrics specifically, I am fond of children and also have children of my own. It is so joyful to be a part of their lives. It is sad to see children that are ill, not able to be themselves and enjoy life as God intended for any child. I therefore strive to help them to the best of my abilities that God gave me. It is my passion to improve their lives and give them back some joy.
Why did you go into private practice?
I went into private practice to give myself a new challenge and broaden my horizon. I worked for almost 9 years in the public healthcare and felt it was time to go in a different direction and work with a different spectrum of patients, where you are part of the patient management and to grow and develop with the child. In public healthcare you regularly see a patient only once and then never get any further feedback or see how the child grows and develops. In private practice this is different.
What do you enjoy most about practising medicine?
What I enjoy most in Paediatrics, is experiencing children getting better. When a child comes to you ill, they are irritated, not smiling and don’t want to play, but as soon as they start getting better, they smile again, play and run around. Nothing gives me more joy than making that difference in that child’s life.
Who are your ideal patients?
My ideal patients are actually families that want to be part of the child’s treatment process. Parents or guardians that want to be involved in the decision making and who are committing themselves to walk the distance with you and trust you as the doctor of their child.
Contact us
Address
15 Park Road, Belgravia
Kimberley
Northern Cape, 8301