Cardiologist Cambridge
- 01223 857474
- Addenbrooke"s Hospital, Ward K2, Mailbox, University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 263 Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
Samkelo Jiyana Paediatric Cardiologist Somerset West provides expert care for children with heart conditions, focusing on both congenital and acquired heart disease.
Dr Samkelo Jiyana works as a caring paediatric cardiologist. He focuses on treating children with heart problems from birth through adolescence. He qualified as a paediatrician in 2013. After that, he completed a fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology. He also joined the Paediatric Cardiac Society of South Africa.
In addition, he treats children and teenagers living with HIV. He gained strong experience while working at Dora Nginza Hospital and PE Provincial Hospital in the Eastern Cape. Because of this, he understands complex cases well. He always aims to improve each child’s health and daily life.
Dr Jiyana offers a wide range of services for children with heart conditions. First, he diagnoses and treats congenital and acquired heart disease. Next, he provides specialised HIV care for children and adolescents.
He also performs cardiovascular imaging. This includes echocardiography for babies and children, X-rays, and angiography. Furthermore, he carries out interventional cardiology procedures. These include closing congenital defects, angioplasty, and stent placement.
In urgent cases, he provides neonatal and paediatric critical care. He manages resuscitation, ventilation, and treatment of very ill children. As a result, patients receive full support at every stage of care.
Dr Jiyana uses modern methods to treat heart disease in children. He stays updated with new medical research and treatment options. Because of this, he delivers safe and effective care.
Moreover, he focuses on early diagnosis. This helps prevent serious complications later. He also works closely with families. Therefore, parents understand each step of treatment clearly.
Dr Jiyana has contributed to medical research. He has published studies on paediatric heart conditions. He has also researched healthcare for adolescents with heart disease.
In 2018, he received the Best Poster Award at the South African Heart Congress. This shows his commitment to improving healthcare. In addition, he belongs to the European Society of Cardiologists and the South African Heart Association.
Dr Jiyana always puts his patients first. He treats every child with care and respect. He listens carefully to concerns. Then, he creates a clear treatment plan.
He aims to improve both health outcomes and quality of life. Because of his approach, families feel supported and informed. Overall, he provides trusted care for children with heart conditions in Somerset West.

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