Dr Wynand Scholtz Anaesthesiologist – Westdene

Dr Wynand Scholtz Anaesthesiologist, Westdene

Dr Wynand Scholtz serves as a Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Mediclinic Bloemfontein in Westdene. He earned his MBChB from the University of the Free State in 1990. Additionally, he completed his MMed in Anaesthesiology at the same institution in 1997. During his registrar training, he honed expertise in both general and regional anesthesia. Furthermore, he undertook advanced rotations in paediatric anesthesia at leading children’s hospitals. He joined Mediclinic Bloemfontein in 2000 and has practiced there continuously. Moreover, he collaborates closely with surgical teams, critical care specialists, and pain management experts. His research on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols has streamlined patient pathways. Patients value his calm demeanor and clear communication. Consequently, he builds trust and eases preoperative anxiety. He mentors junior doctors through departmental teaching sessions. In addition, he contributes to national guidelines on anesthesia safety. Also, he maintains active membership in the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists. Next, he leads quality‑improvement projects to optimize perioperative care. Meanwhile, he publishes articles on multimodal pain control strategies.

Services

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

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

• Paediatric Anesthesia: Delivers specialized care for infants and children undergoing surgery.

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

• Pain Management: Offers acute and chronic pain interventions, including nerve blocks and infusion pumps.

• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Implements multimodal protocols to reduce opioid use and speed recovery.

• Critical Care Support: Collaborates in the ICU for ventilator management and sedation of critically ill patients.

• Perioperative Monitoring: Utilizes advanced hemodynamic and depth‑of‑anesthesia monitoring systems.

• Sedation for Endoscopic Procedures: Provides conscious sedation for gastroenterology and radiology interventions.

• Teaching & Training: Conducts workshops on anesthesia safety and regional techniques for medical staff.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Bloemfontein features state‑of‑the‑art anesthesia workstations in every operating theatre. Furthermore, the department uses advanced patient monitoring systems for real‑time vital‑sign tracking. In addition, portable ultrasound machines support on‑the‑spot regional anesthesia. The facility maintains a dedicated pain management clinic for post‑operative and chronic pain patients. Moreover, a multidisciplinary pain team includes physiotherapists and psychologists to deliver holistic care. He customizes anesthesia plans to each patient’s medical history and preferences. Consequently, patients experience smoother recoveries and shorter hospital stays. The department offers preoperative assessment clinics to optimize patient health before surgery. Additionally, the team provides patient education sessions to set clear expectations and answer questions. Finally, scheduling your anesthesia consultation is easy through Mediclinic Bloemfontein’s patient portal. To book an appointment, please ask your surgeon or contact the hospital directly. Experience personalized, compassionate anesthesia care under Dr Scholtz’s expertise today.