Dr Sheri-Leigh Franks – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Brackenfell

Dr Sheri-Leigh Franks – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Brackenfell

Dr Sheri-Leigh Franks – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Brackenfell practices at Mediclinic Cape Gate and its Day Clinic. She earned her MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 2014 and, moreover, completed her FCOG (SA) fellowship with the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2023. Subsequently, she achieved her MMed (O&G) from the University of Stellenbosch in 2024, reflecting her commitment to advanced clinical training Mediclinic.

Throughout her specialist training, she honed skills in maternal–fetal medicine, gynaecological oncology, and minimally invasive surgery. Consequently, Dr Franks has managed high-risk pregnancies and complex laparoscopic procedures at tertiary hospitals, including Tygerberg and Helen Joseph. Furthermore, she contributed to peer-reviewed audits on obstetric protocols, thereby improving safety and outcomes. Meanwhile, she actively mentors junior doctors and participates in national conferences, ensuring that her practice remains at the forefront of women’s health innovations.

Services

• Comprehensive Antenatal Care: personalised monitoring with 4D ultrasound, fetal Doppler, and growth-scan protocols.

• High-Risk Obstetrics: expert management of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and multiple gestations.

• Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery: advanced laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for endometriosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts.

• Colposcopy & LEEP: precise cervical evaluation and loop electrosurgical excision for dysplasia.

• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures: amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and saline infusion sonohysterography.

• Obstetric Emergencies: rapid-response protocols for postpartum haemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, and cord prolapse.

• Postpartum Care & Lactation Support: collaborative plans with lactation consultants and pelvic-floor physiotherapists.

• Menopause & Hormone Therapy: tailored regimens for vasomotor symptoms, bone health, and quality-of-life optimisation.

• Contraceptive Counselling: from IUDs to subdermal implants, offering risk–benefit analysis and follow-up.

• Early Pregnancy Loss Management: compassionate medical or surgical options, supported by psychological counselling.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Gate offers state-of-the-art birthing suites, integrated fetal-monitoring systems, and private recovery bays, ensuring a comfortable environment for families Mediclinic. Moreover, the adjacent Day Clinic, which opened on 1 September 2020, provides rapid outpatient access for gynaecological procedures and follow-up Mediclinic.

Dr Franks leads a multidisciplinary team—including neonatologists, paediatric nurses, anaesthetists, and dietitians—to deliver cohesive peri-delivery care. Consequently, patients benefit from seamless coordination and continuous support at every step. Furthermore, she emphasises clear, compassionate communication, ensuring that each patient understands their options and feels empowered in her care.

She adheres to stringent aseptic and infection-control protocols, thereby maximising safety. Additionally, Dr Franks conducts regular follow-up clinics to monitor postpartum recovery, adjust hormone-therapy regimens, and address mental-health needs. Thus, her practice remains responsive and patient-centred.

Schedule a consultation today to discover how Dr Franks’s personalised, technology-driven approach to Obstetrics & Gynaecology can support your reproductive health journey and enhance your confidence as a parent.