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Interview on PowerFM 98.7fm with Pabi Moloi. Incredible discussion covering lots of aspects of ENT. #ENT #Otology #Hearing #Headphones

We are pleased to accounce that Dr Atiya has recently been recognised as one of the top septoplasty surgeons in Johannesburg by an independent review site. Read more here

Please note that the Rosebank office has moved to tthe Rosebank Medical and Dental Centre, 11 Sturdee Ave, Rosebank. This is just down the road from the old office and direcly opposite Netcare Rosebank Hospital.

Netcare Pinehaven hospital is renovating the sessional doctors rooms and converting them to permanent rooms for doctors. As a result, the sessional rooms are now located on the first floor of the same building. During this period, patients may encounter difficulty making appointments or with phone calls going unanswered. We apologise profusely for the inconvenience. […]

14 June 2021 – Dr Atiya speaks to Kaya FM’s Sotho Meyer about a variety of ENT topics. Click Here to listen

We are pleased to announce that Dr Atiya has successfully completed the Global Online Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery, under the auspices of the International Federation of Head & Neck Oncologic Societies. This means that Dr Atiya is offering the same world-class standard of care that you will receive anywhere else in the world.

With all the negative publicity doctors receive, it’s nice to be acknowledged for the good they do as well! Doctor’s Day will be on 16 November 2019. Ethiqal is hosting a competition where you can win a share of R20 000 for sharing how your doctor made a difference to your life! Visit https://www.doctorsday.co.za/ to […]

Please note that due to ongoing problems with LA Health Medical Aid paying claims to the patient instead of the doctor (with patients then refusing to pay over monies to the doctor), this practice will no longer accept LA Health as a payment method. Patients have two options: Pay cash upfront and then claim back […]

Patients often have questions regarding co-payments, and the matter recently received a lot of media attention. Whilst it is not a pleasant discussion, the truth is that the rate medical aids reimburse doctors at, is not a fair one. Consider that medical aid rates are based on a list from 2006 (with annual adjustments that […]

A question that arises from time to time, is “Who is responsible for obtaining authorisation for my treatment?” Many doctors’ practises provide this service on behalf of their patients. However, the HPCSA is very clear on its stance regarding this: “2.5.2 Pre-authorisation is the patient’s responsibility The majority of medical schemes require their members to obtain […]