Dr Jan-Peter Smedema
MD, MSc, MMed, PhD, FCP(SA)
Dr Smedema has been working as a general and interventional cardiologist-in-private-practice with the Netcare Hospital Group, the largest provider of private healthcare in Southern Africa since 2005.
Dr. Smedema is an expert in performing diagnostic and interventional coronary procedures (including complex procedures), and the implantation of cardiac devices (loop recorders, pacemakers, defibrillators, septal occluders). The Blaauwberg team also recently started a TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) program.
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Dr. Smedema is also the founder of the Sport Cardiovascular Research Program. This program is focused on sport cardiology: cardiovascular research, preparticipation screening, clinical care and original research of cardiovascular (mal) adaptations in South African athletes.
On the 1st of January 2019 Dr Smedema completed his PhD and published his Thesis on:
Delayed-Enhanced Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in the diagnosis and management of Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Electrocardiography
Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound
Vascular Ultrasound
Exercise Testing
VO2 Max
Heart Rhythm Monitoring
Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Advanced Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Coronary Angiography and Interventions
Sanmarie Fourie
Research Technologist – BTech
Karin Bouloukos
Administrative Support
Karin Bouloukos
Administrative Support
Our Multi-Disciplinary Team
We collaborate with experts in different medical fields to provide the best healthcare available.
Megan Pentz-Kluyts
Dietitian RD - SA & Associates | Blaauwberg Hospital
Lionel Moolman
Physiotherapist - Moolman Physiotherapy | Big Bay Medical, Eden on the Bay
Anja Moolman
Physiotherapist - Moolman Physiotherapy | Big Bay Medical, Eden on the Bay
Ayden Smith
Biokineticist and Assistant Coach - UCT 1st XI | Cape Town