Dr Henry Steyn Anaesthesiologist – Westdene

Dr Henry Steyn Anaesthesiologist, Westdene

Dr Henry Steyn practices as an Anaesthesiologist in Westdene at Mediclinic Bloemfontein. He earned his MBChB from the University of Stellenbosch in 1998. Moreover, he completed his MMed in Anaesthesiology at the University of the Free State in 2009. After his specialist training, he completed a fellowship in Critical Care at the Department of Health Free State. Additionally, he joined Haumann & Partners Anaesthesiologists as an Associate in December 2016. During his specialist training, he refined expertise in general and regional anesthesia. Furthermore, he trained in pediatric anesthesia at leading children’s hospitals. He also developed skills in obstetric anesthesia for labor and delivery analgesia. Moreover, he focuses on advanced perioperative pain management protocols. He practices at Mediclinic Bloemfontein, which opened in 1990 as the largest private hospital in the group. Patients value his calm demeanor and clear explanations. Consequently, he builds trust and reduces preoperative anxiety. Next, he mentors junior doctors through hands‑on workshops and case reviews. Finally, he shares his insights at professional conferences and in peer‑reviewed journals.

Services

• General Anesthesia: Additionally, provides safe, tailored sedation for major surgical procedures.

• Regional Anesthesia: Utilizes ultrasound‑guided nerve blocks for targeted pain relief.

• Pediatric Anesthesia: Moreover, delivers specialized care for infants and children undergoing surgery.

• Obstetric Anesthesia: Manages labor analgesia with epidural and spinal techniques.

• Perioperative Pain Management: Also, offers multimodal protocols to minimize opioid use.

• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Implements strategies to speed patient recovery.

• Critical Care Support: Furthermore, collaborates in the ICU for ventilator management and sedation.

• Sedation for Diagnostic Procedures: Provides conscious sedation for endoscopic and radiology interventions.

• Difficult Airway Management: Additionally, prepares and handles complex airway cases with advanced tools.

• Preoperative Assessment Clinics: Conducts thorough evaluations to optimize patient readiness.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Bloemfontein features state‑of‑the‑art anesthesia workstations in every operating theatre. Additionally, the department uses advanced patient monitoring systems for real‑time vital‑sign tracking. Moreover, portable ultrasound machines support precise regional anesthesia at the bedside. The facility maintains video‑laryngoscopes and difficult airway carts for enhanced safety. Furthermore, a dedicated pain management clinic offers postoperative and chronic pain care. In addition, integrated digital anesthesia records streamline data sharing across care teams. The post‑anesthesia care unit features comfortable recovery suites and continuous monitoring. Also, sedation services for MRI and CT scans enhance patient comfort. The team customizes anesthesia plans to each patient’s medical history and preferences. Consequently, patients experience smoother recoveries and shorter hospital stays. Moreover, the department offers preoperative assessment clinics to optimize patient readiness. The multidisciplinary team includes anesthetists, critical care nurses, and pain specialists. Meanwhile, patient education sessions prepare individuals for surgery and answer questions. The practice provides extended hours for urgent and after‑hours cases. Finally, schedule your anesthesia consultation through the patient portal or your referring physician today to experience personalized, compassionate care under Dr Henry Steyn’s expertise.