Dr Maretha Combrink – Paediatrician – Erasmuskloof

Dr Maretha Combrink – Paediatrician – Erasmuskloof

Dr Maretha Combrink – Paediatrician – Erasmuskloof practices at Mediclinic Kloof, where she brings over a decade of specialised children’s healthcare to every consultation Mediclinic. She earned her MBChB from the University of Stellenbosch in 2006 and completed her Fellowship in Paediatrics (FC Paed SA) in 2015 Mediclinic. Consequently, Dr Combrink is fully accredited to manage both routine and complex paediatric cases.

She focuses on patient‑centered care, ensuring that each child and family feels informed and supported. Moreover, her core competencies include general paediatric medicine and neonatal intensive care (NICU) management, which enables seamless transition from critical-care settings to outpatient follow‑up. Dr Combrink integrates the latest growth‑monitoring protocols and minimally invasive diagnostic techniques, thereby optimising both safety and efficacy. Above all, she combines clinical rigor with a warm bedside manner, so that children of all ages—and their parents—receive compassionate, evidence‑based care.

Services

At Mediclinic Kloof, Dr Combrink offers a comprehensive suite of paediatric services in a child‑friendly environment. Furthermore, she leverages advanced diagnostics—such as digital paediatric radiography and point‑of‑care testing—to ensure timely, accurate results:

• Well‑Child Examinations – Routine growth and development assessments, including nutrition guidance and immunisation reviews to promote lifelong health.

• Immunisations & Vaccine Counseling – Administration of all recommended vaccines, along with detailed explanations of benefits, schedules, and potential side effects.

• Developmental & Behavioural Screening – Early identification of learning, speech, or social delays through standardized tools, followed by tailored intervention plans.

• NICU Stabilisation & Follow‑Up – Expert care for premature or critically ill neonates, with coordinated discharge planning and outpatient monitoring to support optimal growth.

• Acute Illness Management – Diagnosis and treatment of common childhood conditions—such as respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, and febrile seizures—to ensure rapid relief and recovery.

• Chronic Condition Monitoring – Long‑term management of asthma, allergies, eczema, and diabetes, including personalized action plans and regular reviews.

• Minor Procedures – Office‑based interventions (e.g., laceration repair, abscess drainage, ear microsuction) performed under age‑appropriate analgesia.

• Nutritional & Growth Counseling – Expert advice on feeding practices, dietary adjustments, and interpretation of growth charts to foster healthy development.

• Emergency Paediatric Care – Rapid response for urgent presentations such as dehydration, trauma, and severe allergic reactions, ensuring prompt stabilisation.

Each service emphasises clear communication and gentle techniques, so children remain comfortable and parents stay confident throughout treatment.

Additional Information

Our Mediclinic Kloof facility features a dedicated Paediatric Unit with state‑of‑the‑art NICU and PICU capabilities, as well as a welcoming play area to reduce anxiety Mediclinic. Moreover, the 24‑hour emergency centre provides continuous access to Dr Combrink and her team for urgent cases. We coordinate closely with paediatric specialists—including dietitians, physiotherapists, and speech therapists—to deliver truly multidisciplinary care.

Flexible scheduling accommodates busy family routines with evening and weekend appointments, thereby minimising wait times while maintaining exceptional service. Furthermore, the practice adheres to rigorous infection‑control protocols, and digital records safeguard patient privacy. We accept major medical schemes and provide transparent cost estimates before every consultation. Above all, our goal is to make each visit calm, reassuring, and centred around your child’s well‑being. Schedule a consultation today to ensure your little one benefits from expert, personalized paediatric care at Mediclinic Kloof.