Dr Ruaan Stander, paediatrician
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Alert!

COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) LOCKDOWN PERIOD
The practice is open for consultations
Practice closing time : 16h30

If visiting the practice, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY REPORT TO RECEPTION :
IF YOU HAVE FLU SYMPTOMS (FEVER/SORE THROAT/COUGH/BODY ACHES AND PAINS/FATIGUE)
AND ESPECIALLY IF IN THE PAST 14 DAYS :
YOU HAD CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO IS A CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASE
or
YOU WERE TREATED IN A HOSPITAL WITH CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19


Practice virus exposure prevention measures :
Only come to the practice if you really need to.
If you have an appointment, you should receive a symptom-screening SMS on the morning of your appointment 
If you are unsure, 
Whatsapp screening is offered by Dr Stander on 079 294 3199 to advise on the true need to bring your little one for a physical consultation
Virtual consultations are available via the Medici mobile platform.
As from August 3, 2020, all routine (healthy) follow-ups are resumed.
Immunizations continue as per Department of Health regulations
Do not come early for your appointment
​You may be asked to wait outside the practice until the time of the consultation
Bookings may be extended from 30minute to 45 minute slots to allow adequate clearing of the waiting room between patients
Only one parent/guardian will be allowed to enter the practice with a pediatric patient
Please wear your face mask when visiting the practice. Children above the age of 5 years must wear a mask.

Parents and children will be required to make use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer upon entering the practice
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Quick contact

Office (08h00-17h00)
023 342 2333
Whatsapp appointment booking (07h00-20h00)
071 622 1491
​067 362 7668

Email us

admin@dieskoeterkinderdokter.co.za (administrative enquiries)
support@dieskoeterkinderdokter.co.za
(account enquiries)
Dr Stander (when on standby after hours)
079 294 3199
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Kleinding Kliniek
The Kleinding Kliniek had to be closed in December 2020 due to the financial impact of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. 
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.Support for moms to breastfeed successfully
Breastfeeding advice and support is offered to new moms by Sr Anelle Greyling, a certified lactation consultant with years of experience at the Panorama Breastfeeding Clinic.
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Baby and child immunizations
Public and private sector immunizations from age 6 weeks up to 12 years are available in our in-house immunization clinic, certified and approved by the Department of Health.

Sr Anelle Greyling 083 564 6722
sranelle@diekleindingkliniek.co.za
Read more on the Kleinding Kliniek page.
Emergency
Office hours :
Notify the practice on 023 342 2333
Go to Mediclinic Worcester Emergency Department or phone an ambulance.
After 17h00 :
Phone Dr Stander on 079 294 3199
Go to Mediclinic Worcester Emergency unit or phone an
ambulance.
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December 2020
1. The Kleinding Kliniek had to be closed due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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July 2020

1. Virtual consultations have become a necessary option in the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been doing virtual consultations for years using Whatsapp. We started offering virtual consultations through the Medici app.

March 2019
1. Latest practice billing policy with adjusted 2019 rates rolled out.
2. The Kleinding Kliniek, a breastfeeding support and baby and child immunization clinic, is established and will be run by Sr Anelle Greyling, formerly from the Panorama Breastfeeding Clinic. See more information below.
 

July 2018
1. New practice billing policy rolled out. No payment on the day of the consultation, unless :
- Your funds are depleted (medical aid patients)
- You do not belong to a medical aid (private patients)
2. You can now request an appointment via Whatsapp during office hours by sending a Whatsapp to 071 622 1491.

March 2018
1. Contract signed with Polmed.
The practice is now contracted with the following major medical schemes :

Bankmed
Bonitas
Discovery Health (includes the Discovery Health-administered medical schemes like LA Health Medical Scheme, Remedi Medical Aid Scheme and Retail Medical Scheme)
Fedhealth
GEMS
Momentum Health
Polmed
Profmed
Thus no co-payments for patients belonging to these medical schemes.

December 2017
1. You can now use your Edgars card for payments in the practice.


November 2017
1. We have moved! The practice has relocated to : 34 Russell Street, Worcester.
2. An automated response service has been launched to make it easier for you as parent to know which paediatrician is on duty. The auto-responder responds to Whatsapp messages, SMS and phone calls received after-hours on Dr Stander's cellphone (0792943199). Phone calls are also diverted to the paediatrician on-call if Dr Stander is not on-call.
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