WELCOME
To the Gateway Centre for Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Disease
Here we offer comprehensive health care services to ensure the well being of
our patients. Expect a health check-up from a Specialist Physician with particular attention
from the likes of a Specialist Pulmonologist or Gastroenterologist
– all under one roof.
LIFE MOUNT EDGECOMBE
SERVICES
General Health Check-Up
A Specialist Physician is the ultimate all-round health professional treating a range of acute and chronic conditions. From diabetes and hypertension to skin rashes and the flu – your physician can assist in the diagnosis, treatment and management of a range of ailments. Once you are healthy, preventative medicine will be the focus, but the following diagnostic tests may be done during your check-up as manifestation of disease can be complex:
Physical check-up- Height and weight measurements
- Cholesterol and blood sugar testing
- Heart rate monitoring
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Blood and urine tests
If necessary, gastrointestinal or respiratory symptoms may need to be checked out by a specialist.
IN SUCH CASES, YOUR PHYSICIAN MAY WANT YOU TO SEE THE IN-HOUSE SPECIALISTS FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
CONDITIONS
Pulmonology
Asthma- Chronic obstructive airway disease
- Interstitial lung disease
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Pneumonia
CONDITIONS
Gastroenterology
- Inflammatory bowel disease
(Ulcerative colitis/Crohns disease) - Irritable bowel syndrome
- Celiac disease
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis
BUSAMED GATEWAY
ABOUT
Gateway Centre for Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Disease
The Gateway Centre for Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Disease can be found at Busamed Gateway and at Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital in Durban.
In addition to the state-of-the-art facilities and technologically advanced equipment available at these hospitals, the centre is run by the following well-versed specialists:
