Dr D Andreanis Physician & Endocrinologist Bedfordview

Dr D Andreanis Physician & Endocrinologist

Dr. Despina Andreanis is an experienced specialist physician and endocrinologist based in Bedfordview. She has over 20 years of experience in treating obesity and metabolic disorders. As a part of the multi-disciplinary team at Holistic Bariatric Surgery South Africa, she plays a key role in the management of patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

Dr. Andreanis focuses on pre-operative and post-operative care, particularly managing diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidaemia in bariatric patients. She aims to optimize health before surgery to reduce risks and ensure a smoother recovery. Her role extends beyond weight loss management; she focuses on long-term metabolic health, offering continuous surveillance of blood sugar levels, lipid profiles, and nutritional deficiencies that may result from surgery.

Dr. Andreanis stays current with the latest developments in bariatric endocrinology, ensuring she provides evidence-based, effective care to all her patients.

Services -Dr D Andreanis Physician & Endocrinologist

Dr. Andreanis offers the following services:

• Optimizing diabetes control before surgery: This is crucial for patients with severe type 2 diabetes, reducing surgical risks and promoting better healing.
• Post-operative monitoring: She tracks blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure, preventing complications and ensuring a successful weight-loss journey.
• Addressing nutritional deficiencies: Bariatric procedures can result in deficiencies, and Dr. Andreanis works to correct these to promote long-term health.
• Long-term management: Dr. Andreanis helps with conditions like reactive hypoglycaemia and metabolic bone disease, common in bariatric patients, to improve their overall health.

Her holistic approach to care includes educating patients about their conditions, treatment options, and how to make sustainable lifestyle changes. She partners with each patient to ensure they stay on track for successful weight loss and improved health.

Additional Information

Dr. Andreanis works within the Holistic Bariatric Surgery South Africa clinic, an internationally accredited Centre of Excellence in bariatric care. The clinic offers gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and intragastric balloon procedures that help patients lose significant amounts of weight. These surgeries also contribute to managing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and other metabolic disorders.

Dr. Andreanis works closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients receive comprehensive care. She understands the challenges of obesity and is committed to helping patients lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Her expert care focuses on both short-term recovery and long-term metabolic health, offering each patient the best chance at a sustained recovery.