Dr Hilton Kaplan Endocrinologist Cape Town

Dr Hilton Kaplan: Expert Endocrinologist in Cape Town

Dr Hilton Kaplan is an experienced endocrinologist in Cape Town, specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular health. He has been providing advanced care for over 30 years, helping patients with a variety of endocrine and metabolic disorders.

Extensive Education and Training in Endocrinology

Dr Kaplan completed his MBBCh at RAND University and earned his FCP (SA) and MMED (UCT) in Endocrinology and Metabolism. He furthered his education with a Clinical Endocrinology post-graduate course at Harvard University in 2002. Dr Kaplan also attended the Clinical Atherosclerosis Master Class in 2018. He is a Life Member of The College of Medicine of South Africa and regularly attends both local and international endocrinology conferences.

Expertise in Diabetes, Obesity, and Cardiovascular Health

Dr Kaplan offers expert care for patients with diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in hypertension and atherosclerosis. He has actively participated in clinical trials for diabetes and obesity, helping to improve treatments. His specialties include:

• Diabetes Management (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational)
• Obesity Treatment (including bariatric surgery)
• Hypertension and Atherosclerosis

Leadership in Bariatric Surgery and Multidisciplinary Care Dr Hilton Kaplan Endocrinologist Cape Town

Dr Kaplan leads the Cape Town Bariatric Clinic, which he co-founded as the Chrysalis Clinic in 2005. The clinic, located at Life Kingsbury Hospital, is an accredited Centre of Excellence for bariatric surgery. Dr Kaplan and his multidisciplinary team provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The team includes dietitians, biokineticists, psychologists, and more, ensuring a holistic approach to weight loss management.

Active Role in Clinical Trials and Medical Education

Dr Kaplan is a GCP-certified physician who ensures his practice adheres to the highest clinical standards. He has worked on diabetes and obesity clinical trials for over 30 years. Dr Kaplan also serves on advisory boards for various pharmaceutical companies and has lectured extensively, contributing to the education of future medical professionals.