Dr Niki Cloete – GP Emergency Medicine – Oranjezicht

Dr Niki Cloete is a GP Emergency Medicine specialist at the Cape Town Emergency Centre in Oranjezicht. Moreover, she joined Drs G Thomas & D Bosch Inc’s founding team in December 2022. She holds an MBChB from the University of Pretoria and a Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC) from the College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa. Previously, she served as Registrar in the Emergency Unit at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital. Furthermore, she champions the South African Triage Scale (SATS) and coordinates forensic protocols as Gender-Based Violence Coordinator. Consequently, she ensures patient safety and efficient case handling.

Additionally, she mentors junior doctors in point-of-care ultrasound to enhance diagnostic speed. She also leads quality audits and trains the team on portable vital-sign monitors. Furthermore, she leads monthly training workshops on team communication in emergencies. She also helped integrate portable cardiac monitors and CO₂ detectors into triage to spot critical cases faster. Therefore, her leadership blends clinical expertise with hands-on teaching.

Services

Moreover, under her care, the centre delivers the following urgent-care services:

• 24/7 Emergency Care – A doctor is on-site day and night for all medical and surgical emergencies.

• Gender-Based Violence Centre – Private medical exams, forensic documentation, and psychological support for survivors.

• Occupational Injury Treatment (IOD) – Fast care for work injuries and help with compensation claims.

• Visa Medical Examinations – Complete assessments and official form completion for visa applications.

• Streamlined Check-In & File Setup – Digital registration that creates your file on arrival.

• Triage Assessment – Rapid vital-sign checks and history-taking using SATS in a dedicated space.

• Private Clinical Consultations – Focused doctor–nurse evaluations in individual cubicles.

• On-Site Diagnostics & Imaging – Immediate blood tests, X-rays, and ultrasound for quick results.

• Disposition Planning – Team-based decisions on discharge, admission, or referral.

• Emergency Education – Clear guidance on when to seek urgent care and what to expect.

Additional Information

Upon arrival, patients complete a digital check-in that creates their file in under five minutes. Next, a triage nurse greets them in the dedicated triage room. There, vital signs are recorded on portable monitors and a brief history is taken. Then, clinicians apply the South African Triage Scale (SATS) to set priority levels. As a result, high-acuity cases move swiftly into care.

Additionally, patients proceed to one of several private clinical cubicles. These cubicles feature wall-mounted monitors and point-of-care ultrasound probes. Meanwhile, doctors and nurses collaborate for focused consultations and short procedures. Furthermore, the centre offers on-site blood tests, X-rays, and ultrasound for fast results. Consequently, the team can start treatment without delays.

Moreover, a private GBV suite ensures safety and dignity for sensitive cases. The practice also works with Cape Town Mediclinic for advanced laboratory and imaging support. Finally, multidisciplinary teams meet regularly to review outcomes and improve protocols. Therefore, you receive care that combines modern technology with personal attention. Also, the centre follows the motto, “Emergency care that puts the patient first.” Schedule a consultation today to experience personalised emergency care built around you.