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Acute Care Surgery
Our Acute Care Surgery (ACS) Unit was established in 2024 with a view to providing comprehensive care for patients presenting with acute surgical (non-trauma-related) conditions.
This unit offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Prompt diagnosis and management of surgical emergencies.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure comprehensive care for critically ill patients.
- Advanced endoscopic, endovascular, and surgical interventions to address life-threatening conditions.
Our team is actively engaged in research to advance the field of Acute Care Surgery.
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Our Team

Dr MQ Patel
MBChB(UCT), MMed(Surg)(Stell), FCS(SA)

Dr JJP Buitendag
MBChB(UFS), MMedSci, H Dip Surg, MMed(Surg)(Stell), FCS(SA)