DOCTOR (GP) CAPE TOWN : DR KASHMIRA PILLAY
Dr Kashmira Pillay is our trusted Family doctor (GP,) based in Gardens, Cape Town at The White Lotus (79 Kloof street). To schedule an appointment with our General Practitioner, please email us on info@whitelotus.co.za or call us on (021) 4220011.
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HOW CAN OUR FAMILY DOCTOR (GP) ASSIST YOU ON YOUR HEALTH JOURNEY?
LONGTERM CARE WITH A SKILLED GP
As a General Practitioner, Dr Kashmira is an expert at primary healthcare. This is why GP’s are often your first stop on the healthcare ladder. Our family doctor often see’s patients for extended periods of their lives and can treat families as a unit. Dr Kashmira treats a broad range of common ailments, anything from common colds to chronic health conditions and checking on your mental health status.
PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE WITH OUR FAMILY DOCTOR
Dr Kashmira places great importance on preventative health management for her patients. These include giving tips for lifestyle changes and screening for diseases, which she feels should be the cornerstone of any GP’s care.
During a consultation, a comprehensive medical history is taken, covering your past medical and surgical history, as well as your sleep, stress, and eating habits. Based on the initial assessment, blood tests and other medical examinations may be ordered, and referrals to specialists provided, if required.
OUR GP CAN MONITOR YOUR HEALTH STATUS
Dr Kashmira spends the time to really listen to her patients’ concerns. She encourages regular GP visits to assist you in having a comprehensive understanding of your Health status. This ‘health baseline’ will make it easier to identify outliers in your health profile when you do present with symptoms for earlier detection of illness and quicker treatment.
HEALTH EDUCATION WITH OUR FAMILY DOCTOR
As a Family doctor (GP), Dr Kashmira is passionate about empowering her patients with the knowledge to help manage their respective ailments. She believes this is a vital part of a GP’s role, because it allows you to make informed decisions and play an active role in your health and wellbeing.
EXAMPLES OF COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED BY OUR FAMILY DOCTOR (GP):
CHILDREN’s HEALTH
• Colds and flus
• Skin rashes (like eczema, scabies or tinea)
• Ear infections
• Sinusitis & Tonsillitis
• Asthma & Chest infections
• Stomach bugs
• Difficulty concentrating
CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT
• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes & Hypertension
• Hypo and hyperthyroidism
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic lung diseases like asthma
• Chronic fatigue and pain
• Insomnia
• Mental health
GERIATRIC / OLD AGE CARE
• Multiple chronic conditions (diabetes/high blood pressure/osteoporosis)
• Management of poly pharmacy
• Chronic pain
• Osteoporosis
• Mental health conditions (depression and anxiety)
WOMENS HEALTH
• Menstrual concerns (Irregular periods, pain during periods, PMS)
• Peri-menopause/Menopause
• Contraception
• Breast exams
• Pap smears
TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT with our GP today, please call us on (021) 422 0011 or email info@whitelotus.co.za.
Dr Kashmira’s rooms are located at The White Lotus wellness centre, 79 Kloof street, Gardens, Cape Town.
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