Modderfontein Private Hospital

Visiting Hours and Policies

General Wards and ICU/High Care Visiting Hours

Visitors are permitted at the following times:

10:00 to 11:00
15:00 to 16:00
19:00 to 20:00

Only two visitors per patient at each visit are allowed, and no children under the age of 12 are permitted into these areas.

Maternity and Neonatal ICU (NICU)

Maternity and NICU visiting hours are:

11:00 to 12:00
15:00 to 16:00
19:00 to 20:00

Grandparents and siblings of the newborn may visit following prior arrangement with management.

Emergency Centre (EC)

In the Emergency Centre, one parent is permitted to accompany a child receiving treatment.

Facilities and Services

24-Hour Emergency Centre

Busamed Modderfontein’s Emergency Centre operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Equipped to handle a diverse range of medical emergencies and staffed by highly trained emergency professionals, the centre prioritises rapid response, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of acute medical and trauma cases, ensuring excellent outcomes.

Intensive Care Units (ICU) and High Care Wards

Our facility includes specialised Adult and Paediatric Intensive Care Units as well as dedicated High Care Wards. Staffed by skilled intensivists, paediatric specialists and experienced nurses, these units are equipped with sophisticated technology, providing comprehensive care for critically ill and high-dependency patients.

Maternity and Neonatal ICU (NICU)

The Maternity Unit at Busamed Modderfontein offers a nurturing and reassuring environment supporting families through every stage of childbirth. Our experienced midwives and maternity staff ensure a personalised and positive birthing experience. The accompanying Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides advanced medical care and monitoring to newborn babies requiring specialised attention.

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Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Our dedicated Paediatric Intensive Care Unit provides targeted care for young patients requiring specialised, critical care. Supported by a team of paediatricians, paediatric nephrologists and a comprehensive group of allied health professionals, the PICU ensures the highest standard of veterinary paediatric healthcare and family-centred service.

Theatre Complex and Cardiac Catheterisation Lab

Busamed Modderfontein houses advanced operating theatres equipped for various surgical specialities, including general, orthopaedic, cardiovascular, oncological, neurological and paediatric surgery. The bi-plane cardiac catheterisation laboratory incorporates state-of-the-art technology used in intricate cardiac and endovascular procedures.

Orthopaedic & Oncology Centre

Our dedicated Orthopaedic and Oncology Centre delivers specialised care integrating innovative surgical technologies and multidisciplinary collaboration, specifically focusing on advanced orthopaedic surgical solutions and comprehensive oncology treatments.

Gastrointestinal Services

We provide specialised gastrointestinal care including diagnostic procedures such as gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy and advanced therapeutic interventions, ensuring effective treatment of digestive conditions.

Centres of Excellence and Specialised Programmes

Modderfontein Oncology Centre

At Busamed Modderfontein Oncology Centre, we offer cutting-edge oncology care tailored to the needs of each patient. Our dedicated specialists, radiation therapists and medical physicists collaborate to provide comprehensive treatments including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and advanced brachytherapy. Utilising the Varian linear accelerator platform, our centre accurately targets tumours, sparing surrounding healthy tissue and minimising side effects.

Our Flexitron Brachytherapy machine further enhances targeted treatment, effective across numerous cancer types such as gynaecological, oesophageal, and nasopharyngeal cancers. Patients benefit from precise technology, shorter treatment durations and improved comfort. Complemented by state-of-the-art planning software, treatment accuracy is optimised, reducing patient stress and enhancing outcomes.

The centre’s chemotherapy unit provides concurrent oncology care on-site, ensuring a complete and integrated treatment experience. An experienced pharmacist and oncology nursing sisters offer continuous professional support, focused on compassionate, patient-centred care.

Rosa Knee System (Robotic-Assisted Surgery)

The advanced Rosa Knee System at Busamed Modderfontein is a pioneering robotic platform offering enhanced accuracy in knee replacement procedures. By integrating real-time surgical data and guided robotics, the system allows our orthopaedic surgeons to plan, position and execute knee replacements with unprecedented precision, personalised specifically for each patient.

Through improved implant placement and alignment, patients experience lower complication rates, shorter recovery times and improved functional outcomes compared with traditional knee replacement techniques. Our highly trained surgical team utilises this innovation effectively, combining technological excellence with tailored patient care, ensuring excellent post-operative results.

At Busamed Modderfontein, the integration of robotic-assisted technology and clinical expertise underlines our commitment to cutting-edge orthopaedic treatment, advancing patient outcomes, and enhancing overall care quality.