Dr Elmo Pretorius Physician and Endocrinologist – Somerset West

Dr Elmo Pretorius Physician and Endocrinologist, Somerset West

Dr Elmo Pretorius practices as a Specialist Physician and Endocrinologist at Mediclinic Vergelegen in Somerset West. He earned his MBChB cum laude from Stellenbosch University in 2006. After completing internships at Helen Joseph and Rahima Moosa Hospitals, he began his community service at Khayelitsha Site B. He then served at Eerste River District Hospital. Next, he joined Tygerberg Academic Hospital as a medical officer in 2010. During his registrar training, he rotated through cardiology, pulmonology, critical care, nephrology, neurology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and general internal medicine. Furthermore, he earned his MMed in Internal Medicine from Stellenbosch University in 2014. He then secured a SEMDSA fellowship to subspecialize in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Tygerberg Academic Hospital. Consequently, he passed the College of Physicians’ Certificate in Endocrinology in 2017. Additionally, he holds an MPhil in Endocrinology and an FCP (SA) designation. Patients value his holistic, evidence‑based approach to metabolic and hormonal disorders. Moreover, he mentors junior physicians and leads regular case conferences. He also publishes research on diabetes and endocrine tumors in peer‑reviewed journals. Finally, he brings over a decade of specialist experience to Mediclinic Vergelegen.

Services

• Diabetes Management: comprehensive care for Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.

• Insulin Pump Therapy: hands‑on training and support for advanced insulin delivery.

• Continuous Glucose Monitoring: real‑time glucose tracking to optimize glycemic control.

• Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment: cardiovascular evaluation and risk factor management.

• Hypercholesterolaemia Treatment: tailored lipid‑lowering strategies for heart health.

• Metabolic Bone Disease Care: diagnosis and management of osteoporosis and related disorders.

• General Endocrinology: evaluation of pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, parathyroid, and gonadal disorders.

• Neuroendocrine Tumor Surveillance: monitoring and management of complex neuroendocrine conditions.

• ECG & Stress ECG: diagnostic heart monitoring to detect arrhythmias and ischemia.

• Echocardiography: high‑resolution imaging for structural and functional cardiac assessment.

• Lung Function Testing: pulmonary evaluation for respiratory conditions.

• Inpatient & ICU Endocrine Support: consultation for hospitalized and critical care patients.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Vergelegen features a state‑of‑the‑art endocrine clinic equipped with digital continuous glucose monitors and insulin pump programming stations. Moreover, the practice integrates a high‑resolution echocardiography suite and advanced lung function laboratory. The onsite ECG and stress testing facilities ensure prompt cardiovascular assessments. In addition, the hospital’s electronic health record system streamlines data sharing across departments. Patients benefit from a multidisciplinary team of dietitians, diabetes educators, and nurse specialists. Furthermore, the clinic offers personalized lifestyle counselling and nutrition workshops. Consequently, individuals gain the tools needed for lasting health improvements. The department also hosts community outreach events to raise awareness of metabolic diseases. Additionally, it provides telemedicine consultations for follow‑up care. Extended hours accommodate urgent referrals and patient convenience. Finally, scheduling your consultation is simple with a referral from your healthcare provider. Experience expert, compassionate endocrine care under Dr Elmo Pretorius’s guidance at Mediclinic Vergelegen today.