Dr Liezel Stander Anaesthesiologist – Westdene

Dr Liezel Stander Anaesthesiologist, Westdene

Dr Liezel Stander practices as an Anaesthesiologist in Westdene at Mediclinic Bloemfontein. She earned her MBChB from the University of the Free State in 1999. Moreover, she completed her MMed in Anaesthesiology at the same institution in 2008. After finishing her specialist training, she began practicing at Mediclinic Bloemfontein. She focuses on general anesthesia, regional nerve blocks, and perioperative pain management. Additionally, she trained in pediatric anesthesia at leading children’s hospitals. She also developed expertise in obstetric anesthesia for labor and delivery. Furthermore, she specializes in ultrasound‑guided nerve block techniques. She mentors junior doctors through hands‑on workshops and case reviews. Meanwhile, she leads departmental quality‑improvement projects to enhance patient safety. Patients appreciate her calm demeanor and clear communication style. Consequently, she builds trust and eases preoperative anxiety. She contributes to national anesthesia safety guidelines. Finally, she engages in continuous professional development to stay current.

Services

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

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

• Pediatric Anesthesia: Delivers specialized care for infants and children undergoing procedures.

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

• Perioperative Pain Management: Offers multimodal protocols to minimize opioid use.

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

• Critical Care Support: Collaborates in the ICU for ventilator management and sedation.

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

• Difficult Airway Management: 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. In addition, the department uses advanced patient monitoring systems for real‑time vital‑sign tracking. The facility maintains portable ultrasound machines for regional blocks at the bedside. Moreover, video‑laryngoscopes and difficult airway carts support complex cases. A dedicated pain management clinic offers postoperative and chronic pain care. Furthermore, the integrated digital anesthesia record system streamlines data sharing across teams. The post‑anesthesia care unit features comfortable recovery suites and continuous monitoring. Patients benefit from personalized preoperative education sessions. Additionally, the team provides sedation services for MRI and CT scans. Extended hours accommodate urgent and after‑hours cases. The multidisciplinary team includes anesthetists, critical care nurses, and pain specialists. Consequently, patients experience cohesive care throughout their hospital stay. The department hosts community outreach events on anesthesia safety. Finally, schedule your anesthesia consultation through the patient portal or via your referring physician. Experience personalized, compassionate anesthesia care under Dr Liezel Stander’s expertise today.