Dr Martin Puzey – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Oranjezicht

Dr Martin Puzey – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Oranjezicht

Dr Martin Puzey – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Oranjezicht practices at Mediclinic Cape Town, where he specialises in waterbirth facilitation and family planning. He earned his MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 1984, followed by FCOG (SA) from the Colleges of Medicine in 1991. Moreover, he completed his MMed (O&G) at the University of Cape Town in 1992. Consequently, his extensive training underpins every aspect of obstetric and gynaecological care.

Since establishing his private practice at Mediclinic Cape Town, Dr Puzey has guided countless pregnancies through safe, patient-centred waterbirths. Furthermore, he brings evidence-based family planning strategies to women of all reproductive stages. Therefore, each consultation blends clinical expertise with compassionate support.

He believes that shared decision-making fosters optimal outcomes, so he involves each patient in selecting the most appropriate birth and contraceptive options. Consequently, women feel empowered throughout their care journey. In addition, Dr Puzey mentors junior clinicians in the latest waterbirth protocols and contraceptive technologies, ensuring that his knowledge benefits both current and future patients.

Services

At Mediclinic Cape Town, Dr Puzey offers two core services, each tailored to individual needs:

• Waterbirth Facilitation
  He oversees every stage of waterbirth—from selecting safe pool settings to monitoring maternal and fetal well-being in real time. Moreover, he guides birth companions through each step, which enhances comfort and reduces intervention rates. As a result, many patients experience a calmer labour with fewer analgesic requirements.

• Family Planning Services
  He provides personalised counselling on a full spectrum of contraceptive methods, including long-acting reversible contraception and hormonal options. Furthermore, he reviews each patient’s medical history to minimise side effects and maximise effectiveness. Therefore, women gain clarity and confidence when choosing or changing birth-control methods.

Additional Information

This multidisciplinary hospital offers local and international patients a broad spectrum of specialist medical services, modern facilities, high-tech equipment, and outstanding nursing care Mediclinic. Consequently, Dr Puzey’s obstetric and gynaecological interventions benefit from on-site ultrasound, theatre suites, and 24/7 neonatal support.

Moreover, the hospital’s collaborative environment—linking obstetricians with paediatricians, anaesthetists, and lactation consultants—ensures seamless transitions from labour through postnatal recovery. Therefore, patients receive coordinated care that addresses both immediate and long-term health.

In addition, Mediclinic Cape Town maintains rigorous quality-assurance audits and continuous staff training in patient safety and comfort. As a result, every birth and consultation upholds the highest clinical standards. Schedule a consultation today to benefit from Dr Puzey’s expert guidance in waterbirth and family planning.