Dr Liesel Andrag Paediatrician (Cardiology) – Bellville

Dr Liesel Andrag Paediatrician (Cardiology), Bellville

Dr Liesel Andrag Paediatrician (Cardiology), Bellville is a respected Paediatric Cardiologist with more than 27 years of dedicated service in the medical field. She earned her MBChB degree from the University of Stellenbosch in 1995. Driven by a passion for paediatrics, she completed her FC Paed (SA) through the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2002. Her journey into paediatric cardiology continued with a Certificate in Cardiology (SA) in 2012, also awarded by the Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Andrag practices at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt in Bellville, where she focuses on the comprehensive cardiac care of children from infancy through adolescence.

Her experience allows her to approach each case with confidence, while her gentle nature reassures families during difficult diagnoses. She has developed strong relationships with both patients and peers by delivering accurate diagnoses and building trust. Moreover, she continues to integrate cutting-edge research into her clinical work, ensuring that her patients benefit from the most up-to-date care possible.

Services

Dr. Andrag offers a wide range of paediatric cardiology services, all tailored to the unique needs of young patients. She approaches each child as an individual and customizes her care accordingly:

• Diagnostic Assessments: She conducts thorough tests such as echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, and full clinical evaluations. These allow her to identify congenital and acquired heart conditions early and accurately.

• Management of Congenital Heart Defects: She creates long-term care plans for children born with heart conditions. Her strategies support physical development while minimizing complications through ongoing monitoring and intervention.

• Arrhythmia Management: She treats abnormal heart rhythms using advanced monitoring and therapeutic methods. Because early management is critical, she works swiftly to prevent future complications.

• Preventive Cardiology: She offers early lifestyle and dietary counseling to families. By identifying risk factors early, she helps prevent chronic cardiac disease later in life.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: She regularly partners with paediatricians, cardiothoracic surgeons, nutritionists, and physiotherapists. This ensures well-rounded care and better clinical outcomes.

• Pre- and Post-Surgical Cardiac Support: For children who need surgery, she assists with both pre-operative assessments and post-operative management. This continuity supports safer procedures and smoother recoveries.

Additional Information

Dr. Andrag empowers parents by explaining complex diagnoses in simple terms. Families feel informed, involved, and reassured. Because she believes that education strengthens outcomes, she makes every consultation a two-way conversation.

She also prioritizes long-term follow-up. Children with chronic heart conditions require consistent oversight, and Dr. Andrag provides this through structured review schedules, patient education, and access to allied services.

Furthermore, her commitment to paediatric cardiac care goes beyond the clinic. She contributes to continuing education programs and stays engaged in professional development activities, ensuring her approach remains current and effective.

Choose Dr. Liesel Luise Andrag for experienced, compassionate, and forward-thinking care—where young hearts are in skilled hands.