Dr Samkelo Jiyana Somerset West

Dr Samkelo Jiyana, Somerset West

About

Dr Samkelo Jiyana is a compassionate paediatric cardiologist specialising in the care of children with congenital and acquired heart disease. He qualified as a paediatrician in 2013 and pursued a fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology. Dr Jiyana is a member of the Paediatric Cardiac Society of South Africa and provides paediatric and adolescent HIV care. His training and experience include working at Dora Nginza and PE Provincial hospitals in the Eastern Cape.

Services

• Paediatric Cardiology: Diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired heart disease.
• Paediatric & Adolescent HIV Care: Specialist care for HIV in children and adolescents.
• Cardiovascular Imaging: Paediatric and neonatal echocardiography, X-rays, and angiography.
• Interventional Cardiology: Procedures like percutaneous closure of congenital lesions, angioplasties, and stenting.
• Neonatal & Paediatric Care: Resuscitation, ventilation, and management of critically ill children.

Additional Information

• Research: Published studies on paediatric heart conditions and healthcare for adolescents with heart disease.
• Awards: Best Poster Award at the 2018 South African Heart Congress.
• Professional Memberships: Member of the European Society of Cardiologists and the South African Heart Association.

Dr Jiyana provides expert, compassionate care to children with heart conditions, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of life for his young patients.