Dr Mike Nicholas General practitioner Paarden Eiland

Dr Mike Nicholas General Practitioner Paarden Eiland: Compassionate and Ethical Care

Dr Mike Nicholas General Practitioner Paarden Eiland is known for his compassionate and meticulous approach to patient health. He provides appropriate and ethical therapeutic services to a large patient base, treating both acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Nicholas focuses on ensuring each patient receives the best care tailored to their individual needs.

Evidence-Based and Multidisciplinary Care for Best Outcomes Dr Mike Nicholas General practitioner Paarden Eiland

Under Dr. Nicholas’s care, patients benefit from bespoke referral management to specialists. He coordinates care through multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring the best possible patient outcomes. By following evidence-based clinical protocols and medicine formularies, Dr. Nicholas guarantees that each patient receives the most up-to-date and scientifically supported treatments.

Disease Management for Optimal Medical and Surgical Outcomes

Dr. Nicholas places great emphasis on disease management. His use of scientifically accepted chronic disease management programs, including those recognized by the WHO, helps generate the best medical and surgical outcomes for his patients. This includes conducting screening medicals for early diagnosis of disease, known as prospective health evaluation (PHE) management programs, which play a critical role in prevention and early intervention.

Expertise in Occupational and Travel Medicine Dr Mike Nicholas General practitioner Paarden Eiland

In addition to his general practice, Dr. Nicholas is also an experienced Occupational Medicine Practitioner. He owns Fit@work clinics and runs a Travel Medicine Clinic, offering specialized services to meet the diverse needs of his patients. His diverse expertise allows him to manage a wide range of conditions, from occupational health issues to travel-related concerns, ensuring comprehensive care for all his patients.

Career Distinctions

• 1980: MBChB (Stellenbosch University)
• 1981: Internship (Conradie Hospital)
• 1982: Medical Officer (Tygerberg Hospital)
• 1983-1984: Medical Officer (SADF)
• 1985 – Present: Private Practice in Sea Point
• 2005: Certificate in Travel Medicine (Witwatersrand University)
• 2006: Co-Founder of Alliance of South African Private Practitioner Associations (ASAIPA)
• 2006 – Present: Chairman of ASAIPA Western Cape
• 2006 – 2009: Part-time locum in the NHS at Royal Haslar Hospital, Portsmouth, England, working as a surgical assistant for hip and knee replacement surgeries
• 2012 – Present: Fit@work Occupational Medicine Practice in Paarden Eiland
• 2013 – Present: Exco Member of ASAIPA
• 2014 – Present: Director of IPAF (Independent Practitioners Foundation of South Africa)
• 2020 – Present: Chairman of the Medscheme IPA Forum

Active Involvement in Medical Politics

Dr. Nicholas is deeply involved in medical politics and has devoted significant time and effort to focusing on the sustainability of family practitioners practicing privately in South Africa. He firmly believes in equitable free market policies with a social conscience, which he advocates through various platforms.

Achievements and Awards

• National Medical Award