Jan-Hendrik Potgieter Anaesthesiologist – Westdene

Jan-Hendrik Potgieter Anaesthesiologist, Westdene

Jan-Hendrik Potgieter Anaesthesiologist, Westdene serves as a senior anaesthesiologist at Mediclinic Bloemfontein in Westdene, Bloemfontein. He earned his MBChB from the University of the Free State in 2001 and then completed his MMed (Anaesthesia) there in 2011. Over the past decade, he has refined his expertise in delivering safe, effective anaesthetic care across a broad range of surgical specialties. Moreover, he collaborates closely with surgical teams in orthopaedics, general surgery, and obstetrics to ensure seamless perioperative management. Consequently, his patients benefit from integrated care that prioritizes both safety and comfort. Additionally, he mentors junior anaesthetists through hands‑on training sessions, sharing best practices and the latest evidence‑based techniques.

Services

• General Anaesthesia: He administers full unconsciousness for major surgeries, using advanced monitoring systems to maintain patient stability.

• Regional Anaesthesia: He performs spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks under ultrasound guidance to target specific areas and minimize systemic drug use.

• Sedation Services: He delivers conscious sedation for minor procedures, balancing comfort and safety with real‑time monitoring of vital signs.

• Preoperative Assessment: He conducts thorough evaluations that review medical history, optimize comorbidities, and plan individualized anaesthetic strategies.

• Postoperative Pain Management: He implements multimodal analgesia protocols—combining medications and nerve blocks—to speed recovery and reduce opioid reliance.

• Critical Care Support: He collaborates in the ICU to manage ventilated patients and fine‑tune sedation and pain control in high‑risk cases.

• Obstetric Anaesthesia: He provides epidural and spinal techniques for labour and caesarean deliveries, ensuring both maternal and neonatal well‑being.

• Paediatric Anaesthesia: He tailors drug dosages and equipment sizes for infants and children, creating a reassuring environment for young patients.

Additional Information

At Mediclinic Bloemfontein, Dr. Potgieter leverages state‑of‑the‑art ultrasound‑guided nerve block systems and bispectral index monitors to enhance precision and safety. Furthermore, he uses patient warming devices to maintain normothermia during lengthy procedures. He chairs the hospital’s Anaesthesia Safety Committee, where he leads quality‑improvement audits and refines clinical protocols. As a result, his department consistently achieves high patient‑satisfaction scores and low complication rates.

He emphasizes clear communication by explaining each step of the anaesthetic process in simple terms. Therefore, patients feel informed and at ease before surgery. Additionally, he follows up postoperatively to adjust pain plans based on individual feedback. He also collaborates with physiotherapists and pain specialists to design rehabilitation pathways, promoting faster recoveries.

Dr. Potgieter regularly lectures at the University of the Free State’s Department of Anaesthesia and publishes on enhanced‑recovery protocols. He remains committed to continuous learning and incorporates the latest innovations—such as closed‑loop anaesthesia delivery systems—into his practice. Consequently, he stands at the forefront of anaesthetic care in Bloemfontein.

Patients seeking expert anaesthetic services are invited to schedule a consultation with Dr. Jan‑Hendrik Potgieter at Mediclinic Bloemfontein. Act now to secure personalized, professional care that prioritizes your safety and comfort throughout the surgical journey.