Dr Roger de Andrade – Physician (Nephrologist) – Brackenfell

Dr Roger de Andrade – Physician (Nephrologist) – Brackenfell

Dr Roger de Andrade – Physician (Nephrologist) – Brackenfell practices at Mediclinic Cape Gate. Moreover, he earned his MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 1998, and he achieved his MRCP (UK) in 2006. Furthermore, he attained FRCA (Eng) in 2007, followed by FCP (SA) in 2010 and a Certificate in Nephrology in 2013 .

During specialist training, he developed expertise in dialysis, general nephrology, and transplant medicine. Consequently, he has managed acute and chronic renal conditions with precision for over a decade. Meanwhile, he contributed to landmark research on renal replacement therapies across Cape Town hospitals .

He serves as the chair of the hospital’s Renal Quality Committee. He also contributes to guideline development for chronic kidney disease management. Additionally, he is an active member of the Southern African Transplantation Society and the International Society of Nephrology. Thus, he shapes both local and global nephrology practice through collaboration and leadership.

Services

He offers a comprehensive spectrum of nephrology services designed to address both acute and chronic conditions. Moreover, each service employs state-of-the-art equipment and patient-tailored protocols for optimal outcomes.

• Haemodialysis & Home Haemodialysis: utilising high-flux dialysers with real-time monitoring.

• Peritoneal Dialysis: including continuous ambulatory and automated modalities.

• Renal Transplant Evaluation & Follow-Up: comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care pathways.

• Acute Kidney Injury Management: rapid diagnosis and critical-care dialysis protocols.

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management: stage-tailored interventions and strategies to slow progression.

• Hypertension & Fluid Balance: integrated volume assessment and pharmacologic optimisation.

• Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorders: targeted correction of potassium, calcium, and acid–base imbalances.

• Glomerulonephritis Treatment: immunosuppressive regimens for lupus, IgA, and membranous variants.

• Renal Biopsy & Histopathology: ultrasound-guided sampling with multidisciplinary review.

• Patient Education & Lifestyle Counselling: dietary planning, vascular access care, and self-management training.

Furthermore, all procedures are supported by continuous quality monitoring and outcomes auditing.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Gate features ultramodern dialysis suites with advanced water-purification systems, automated machine calibration, remote monitoring capabilities, and a dedicated research platform that facilitates clinical trials . Moreover, dedicated critical-care stations support acute dialysis and continuous monitoring. Additionally, Dr de Andrade leads a multidisciplinary team of nephrology nurses, dietitians, social workers, and transplant coordinators to ensure cohesive care.

Patient experience is paramount. Therefore, he emphasises clear communication and shared decision-making at every stage of treatment. Furthermore, he offers telemedicine follow-ups, which improve accessibility for home-dialysis patients. He also mentors junior physicians and regularly presents at national nephrology workshops to advance practice standards. Moreover, ongoing staff training ensures adherence to the latest nephrology standards.

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