Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Pinelands

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Pinelands

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Pinelands is one of Cape Town’s oldest and most trusted hospitals. We offer high-quality healthcare and clinical excellence. Our dedicated team focuses on the personal needs of each patient and their family, ensuring compassionate and professional care. The hospital serves all major medical and surgical disciplines while continually upgrading facilities, standards, and technology.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Pinelands provides a wide range of complementary services to support medical and surgical care. These include:

• A modern Life Oncology Centre for chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

• A 36-bed Life Rehabilitation Unit for patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, and other disabling conditions.

• A 35-bed acute Life Mental Health facility, Life St Vincent’s, including 6 assisted beds.

• An 18-station Life Renal Dialysis Unit for patients requiring kidney care.

These services create a continuum of care and help patients recover efficiently.

Online Pre-Admission

Patients can complete their pre-admission online for convenience. This ensures a smoother check-in process and reduces waiting times.

Emergency and Paramedic Services

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Pinelands offers an advanced life support paramedic service. Patients can contact the hospital hotline at 0860 123 367 or the main telephone line at 021 506 5111 for assistance.

Visiting Hours

We maintain structured visiting hours to balance patient rest and family support:

• General Wards: 15:00–16:00 and 19:15–20:15

• Adult ICUs/HCs: 15:00–16:00 and 19:15–20:15

• Maternity: 10:00–11:00 (grandparents), 15:00–16:00, 19:15–20:15 (own children only)

• Paediatric Wards/ICU: One parent can room in; other parent visits during hours

• Neonatal ICU: Parents may visit together twice daily

• Life Rehabilitation Unit: Mon–Sat 15:00–17:00, 19:00–20:00; Sun/Public Holidays 10:00–11:30, 15:00–17:00, 19:00–20:00

• Life Mental Health: Weekdays 18:00–20:00; weekends 14:00–16:00, 18:00–20:00

Medical Services

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Pinelands provides expert care across many specialties:

• Cardiology and Cardio-thoracic Surgery

• Dermatology and Paediatric Dermatology

• Endocrinology and Fertility Treatments

• ENT Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery

• General Medicine, Surgery, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine

• Joint Replacement and Orthopaedic Surgery

• Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neuro-vascular Surgery

• Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Gynaecologic Oncology

• Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, and Radiosurgery

• Ophthalmology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, and Renal Care

• Psychiatry, Psychogeriatrics, and Mental Health Services

• Paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery, and Specialised Stroke Care

Allied Health Services

Our hospital also offers a full range of ancillary services:

• Audiology, Biokinetics, and Dietetics

• Electrophysiology, Physiotherapy, Psychology

• Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics

Experienced Doctors

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Pinelands has an extensive network of highly qualified specialists including:

• Cardiologists, Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, and Clinical Oncologists

• Dermatologists, Endocrinologists, Fertility Specialists

• Gastroenterologists, General Practitioners, and Surgeons

• Geriatric Physicians, Psychiatrists, and Paediatricians

• Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Urologists, and Orthopaedic Surgeons

This ensures patients receive comprehensive, expert care at every stage of their treatment.

Commitment to Quality and Safety

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Pinelands measures quality indicators to ensure continuous improvement. Clinical outcomes are monitored to achieve the best results. Safety and patient satisfaction remain the highest priority.

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Pinelands delivers a patient-focused healthcare experience. From routine check-ups to specialised treatments, the hospital provides advanced care with compassion and professionalism. Patients can trust our team to guide them through their medical journey while maintaining comfort, safety, and excellent results.