Dr Maretha Combrink – Paediatrician – Erasmuskloof
- 012 3674176
- Mediclinic Kloof, Suite 101C, 511 Jochemus Street, Erasmuskloof Ext 13, Pretoria, 0048
Dr Jaqi Batt Paediatrician, Bellville is a committed and compassionate Paediatrician with over two decades of experience in managing both common and complex childhood conditions. She graduated with her MBChB from the University of Stellenbosch in 1999 and obtained her Fellowship in Paediatrics (FC Paed SA) from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2005. She currently practices at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt in Bellville, Cape Town, where she provides expert care to infants, children, and adolescents in a setting designed to support family-centered health.
With her clinical foundation rooted in academic excellence and real-world experience, Dr. Batt brings a warm, reassuring presence to her consultations. She is particularly passionate about chronic paediatric conditions and focuses her practice on respiratory disorders, allergies, and paediatric endocrinology. Moreover, she works hand-in-hand with a wide network of paediatric sub-specialists, ensuring coordinated and integrated care for every child she treats.
Dr. Batt remains deeply committed to continuous learning. She keeps her knowledge up-to-date by participating in professional development and staying engaged with current medical research. This allows her to apply the most effective, evidence-based treatments in her practice.
Dr. Batt provides a wide range of paediatric medical services with precision and compassion. Every care plan is tailored to the unique needs of each child and their family:
Respiratory Condition Management: Offers specialized care for children with asthma, bronchitis, recurrent chest infections, and chronic respiratory issues. She uses evidence-based guidelines to stabilize symptoms and improve long-term outcomes.
Allergy Evaluation and Treatment: Diagnoses and manages food allergies, eczema, hay fever, and drug sensitivities. She offers tailored management plans to minimize exposure, reduce flare-ups, and improve quality of life.
Paediatric Endocrinology: Addresses growth concerns, puberty-related issues, thyroid dysfunction, and juvenile diabetes. She monitors hormonal balance and development, ensuring healthy growth milestones.
Well-Baby and Child Health Checkups: Provides routine developmental screenings, immunizations, and overall health monitoring. She also supports parents with advice on sleep, feeding, and early childhood milestones.
Chronic Illness Management: Offers long-term care plans for children living with complex conditions. Coordinates with allied professionals like dietitians, speech therapists, and child psychologists.
Family Guidance and Education: Empowers parents with practical advice and clear explanations. She ensures they understand each diagnosis, treatment plan, and follow-up requirement fully.
Dr. Batt’s practice at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt benefits from the facility’s advanced diagnostic infrastructure and paediatric-focused environment. The setting is family-friendly, modern, and equipped to deliver accurate results and efficient care for children of all ages.
Her care philosophy is simple: treat the child, support the family, and work as a team. Whether she’s helping to manage a child’s chronic asthma or easing a parent’s anxiety over developmental delays, Dr. Batt approaches every consultation with compassion and clarity.
She also fosters collaboration with other specialists, ensuring patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach. From diagnostics to recovery, every child receives well-rounded, personalized care.
Choose Dr. Jaqi Batt at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt for reliable, specialized, and empathetic paediatric care tailored to your child’s needs.