Dr Gertjie Rossouw – Paediatrician – Brackenfell

Dr Gertjie Rossouw – Paediatrician – Brackenfell

Dr Gertjie Rossouw – Paediatrician – Brackenfell practices at Mediclinic Cape Gate, where he leads comprehensive paediatric services in a modern private-hospital setting . He earned his MBChB from the University of Stellenbosch in 2000 and subsequently completed an MMed (Paediatrics) at the University of the Free State in 2009. Moreover, he holds an MPhil in Neonatology, which underpins his expertise in managing both routine and high-risk neonatal cases.

Throughout his more than 14 years of specialist practice, Dr Rossouw has honed his skills in neonatology, growth-and-development monitoring, and the management of complex paediatric medical conditions. Consequently, he routinely collaborates with multidisciplinary teams—including dietitians, physiotherapists, and child-psychology specialists—to devise holistic, family-centred care plans Cancer Crayon. Thus, each child benefits from tailored treatment strategies that address medical, nutritional, and developmental needs.

Dr Rossouw also contributes to Mediclinic’s Health Knowledge Library, authoring articles on topics such as parenting during mental-health challenges, informed breastfeeding, and optimising childhood nutrition . Furthermore, he presents at regional paediatric symposia, sharing insights on neonatal resuscitation, bronchiolitis management, and childhood asthma protocols. As a result, he remains at the forefront of evolving paediatric best practices.

Services

• Neonatal Care: comprehensive support in the NICU, featuring heated incubators, apnoea monitoring, and phototherapy for jaundice.

• Well-Child Assessments: growth-and-development screening using digital anthropometry and standardised milestone tracking.

• Vaccination Programmes: personalised immunisation schedules aligned with WHO and SASOG guidelines to safeguard long-term health.

• Acute Illness Management: rapid diagnosis and treatment of infections, asthma exacerbations, gastroenteritis, and febrile seizures.

• Chronic Disease Follow-Up: ongoing care for type 1 diabetes, asthma, and epilepsy, including insulin-pump training and pulmonary-function testing.

• Developmental & Behavioural Clinics: multidisciplinary evaluations for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning-delay support.

• Nutritional Counselling: collaboration with dietitians to craft allergy-safe and growth-optimised meal plans.

• Minor Surgical Procedures: bedside laceration repair, abscess drainage, and joint aspirations under local anaesthesia.

• Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): bedside imaging for rapid assessment of cardiac, abdominal, and pleural conditions.

• Telemedicine Consultations: virtual follow-ups for chronic conditions and post-procedure monitoring, improving access.

Each service leverages state-of-the-art equipment—such as high-resolution point-of-care testing and portable ultrasound—to deliver precise, minimally invasive assessments.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Gate features child-friendly consultation rooms, a dedicated paediatric procedure suite, and ultramodern NICU facilities equipped with advanced monitoring systems Mediclinic. Moreover, Dr Rossouw leads a multidisciplinary team of neonatologists, paediatric nurses, and allied therapists to coordinate seamless care pathways from admission through discharge.

Patient experience is paramount. Therefore, Dr Rossouw ensures clear, compassionate communication at every step, using age-appropriate explanations and visual aids. Furthermore, he adheres strictly to aseptic and infection-control protocols, thereby maximising safety and comfort. He also conducts regular follow-up clinics to monitor growth, adjust treatment plans, and support ongoing developmental milestones. Consequently, families enjoy cohesive support that extends beyond the hospital walls.

Beyond clinical duties, Dr Rossouw mentors junior paediatricians and contributes to community outreach programmes on newborn care and childhood nutrition awareness. Thus, he continues to advance paediatric health both within and beyond his practice.

Schedule a consultation today to experience Dr Rossouw’s personalised, evidence-based paediatric care—and discover how advanced, compassionate expertise can support your child’s health and development.