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Updated: 30 June 2011

Dr Alan Alperstein, MBChB, FRCOG, obstetrician and gynaecologist.	Dr Anna Hall, BSocSc (SW), MBChB, specialist: heart disease, diet and diabetes
Dr Diana Hardie, MBChB, (NHLS/UCT), clinical virologist, National Health Laboratory Service and University of Cape Town .	Dr Frans Hugo, MBChB, MMed (Psych), psychiatrist.
Dr Anna Hall, BSocSc (SW), MBChB, specialist: heart disease, diet and diabetes	Prof Francois Jordaan, MBChB, MMed (Derm), dermatologist, University of Stellenbosch
Dr Kgao Legodi, MBChB, FCS Opth, ophthalmologist and Anxiety Disorders Research, MRC Unit on Anxiety Disorders.	Prof Christine Lochner, MA (Clinical Psychology), PhD, clinical psychologist, Coordinator: Genetics and Anxiety Disorders Research, MRC Unit on Anxiety Disorders.
Dr Ingrid Louw, MBChB, MMed (Int), rheumatologist/physician of Stellenbosch	Dr Leana Maree, MBChB, medical virologist, Tygerberg Hospital and University of Stellenbosch
Dr Jeannette Parkes, MBChB, FC Rad Onc, Consultant radiation oncologist at Groote Schuur Hospital	Dr Jean Maritz, MBChB, medical virologist, Tygerberg Hospital and University of Stellenbosch
Dr Andrew Rose-Innes, MBChB, board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and fellowship-trained and board certified in Electrodiagnostic Studies (EMG/Nerve Conduction), Neurology Division, The Oregon Clinic, Portland Oregon	Prof Bert Schaetzing, BChB, MD, FCOG(SA), FRCOG, PhD, part-time consultant, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch (EMG/Nerve Conduction), Neurology Division, The Oregon Clinic, Portland Oregon
Dr Adri van der Walt, MBChB, BSc Hon (Human Genetics), MMed (Paed), paediatrician	Prof Soraya Seedat, MBChB, MMed (Psych), PhD, psychiatrist and co-director: MRC Unit on Anxiety Disorders
Dr Frans van Wijk, MBChB, FCS (Urol), Pretoria Urology Hospital	Dr Stefanie van Vuuren, MBChB, MMed (Psych), FC (Psych) SA, psychiatrist
Prof Eftyhia Vardas, BSc (Hons), MBChB, DTM&H, DPH, FC Path (Virol), MMed (Virol), clinical virologist Groote Schuur Hospital, microbiologist	Dr Andrew Whitelaw, MBChB, MSc, FCPath (Micro) (SA) Senior registrar, Department of Microbiology, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, microbiologist
Prof Eugene Weinberg, MBChB, FCPaeds(SA) FAAAAI, PhD, paediatrician Stell (2002) and Dr Darlene Lubbe, MB CHB STELL(1995), FCORL (SA)(2003).	The ENT experts are Dr Karen Lehmann, B.Sc (Agric), MB ChB Stell (1995), MMed (ONK) Stell (2002) and Dr Darlene Lubbe, MB CHB STELL(1995), FCORL (SA)(2003).
The Behaviour Modification expert Nicci Robertson is a clinical nutritionist, master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (Behaviour Modification) and Pycho-neuro immunology, as well as 2005 Body for Life Grand Champion (South Africa).	Reflexologist Stella Kazazis is a registered reflexologist with Allied Health Professional Council of SA (AHPCSA). Behaviour Modification) and Pycho-neuro immunology, as well as 2005 Body for Life Grand Champion (South Africa).
The transgender advisor is Gender DynamiX – Management Committee member Dr Marlene Wasserman, DHS (Doctorate in Human Sexuality), Institute of Advanced Study in Human Sexuality, San Francisco, California; M (Soc.Sc.) Clinical Social Work, CUM LAUDE.	The natural expert, Dr Debbie Smith is a qualified and registered Doctor of Chinese medicine, acupuncture and Homoeopathy. exuality), Institute of Advanced Study in Human Sexuality, San Francisco, California; M (Soc.Sc.) Clinical Social Work, CUM LAUDE.
Dog Behaviour Expert, Scotty Valadao, accredited by the Animal Behaviour Consultants of SA™ (ABC of SA™) in the canine section and is a qualified Tellington TTouch Practitioner.	The Cardiologist is Dr Joseph Tyrrell, M.B.,Ch.B. (UCT) F.C.P. (SA). cardiologist at Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Cape Town. d is a qualified Tellington TTouch Practitioner
Cybervet is Dr Angus Campbel, Bvsc. 1997.	Dental expert is Dr Imraan Hoosen, DDS 1997.
The Orthopaedic Specialists are: Dr Willem van der Merwe is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, internationally known for his work in knee injuries. He was the founder of the Sports Science Orthopaedic Clinic at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa.	Hearing Care experts are Izabelle Pieterse obtained her Degree in Audiology and Communication Pathology from the University of Pretoria, and Debbie Prinsloo who qualified as an Audiologist and Speech- language pathologist at the University of Pretoria in 1992.
The shoulder specialist, Dr Joe de Beer is an internationally recognized shoulder surgeon, who is acknowledged as a leading expert and innovator in his field. and Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship in Newport, Wales for 18 months.	Hip and knee specialist, Dr Hennie Bosch, MBChB(Stell); Mmed (Orho) completed his orthopaedic training at University of Stellenbosch in 2004. He then attended a Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship in Newport, Wales for 18 months.
Knee and sport injuries specialist, Dr Mark Ferguson started the renowned Centre for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics in Johannesburg based on his experience in the USA in the early 1990’s.	Foot, Ankle and Trauma expert, Dr Jason Crane is a full time Orthopaedic surgeon at Cape Town Medi-Clinic, offering advanced Orthopaedic care in a state-of-the-art medical facility on the slopes of Table Mountain.
The Prosthodontist, Dr Peter van der Meulen, M(Dent)(Prosthodontics) 1988. Gynaecology and Mphll in Assisted Reproduction at the University of Stelle	Fertility expert, Dr Mohamed Iqbal Cassim, MBBCH, registraship in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Mphll in Assisted Reproduction at the University of Stellenbosch.
TravelDoc Dr Pete Vincent (MBBch) runs an Occupational, Travel Medicine and General Practice.
GynaeDoc is Dr Stewart, MB ChB, FCOG, MRCOG, MMed (0&G), BA, RCOG/RCR Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound.	Anti-ageing expert, Dr Alek Nikolic, MBBCh (WITS)ATLS (ACS)MBA (UCT).
Sport nutritionist, Pippa Mullins has recently completed a 2-year specialisation course in Sports Nutrition with the International Olympic Committee.	Pharmacist is Jaco Lotriet, B.Pharm, M.Sc. in Pharmacology.
Eating disorders and obesity expert, Graham Alexander, MA (ClinPsych).	DietDoc is Dr Ingrid van Heerden, B.Sc. (Distinction in Dietetics) 1965, B.Sc. Hons., and M.Sc. in Dietetics, Cum laude, in 1967 and 1969.
Paediatrician is Prof Eugene Weinberg, MB ChB, FCPaed.	Sleep Expert is Dr Kevin Rosman, MBChB; M.Med; M.D.
The Osteopath is Dr. Guy Ashburner BSc(Hons)Ost(U.K), D.P.O.(U.K), MGOSC, MAHPCSA, MFPO, a graduate of the British School of Osteopathy, United Kingdom.	The Teen Expert, Dr Neil McGibbon, BSc(Hons), DClinPsych, CPsychol, AFBPsS (UK).
The Healthy Bones expert, Tereza Hough is the CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation.	FitnessDoc, Ross Tucker, BSc in Physiology and Biochemistry and MSc (Exercise Science), Sports Science Institute of South Africa and UCT.
The Family law expert, Bertus Preller, B.Proc 1988, and admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 1989.	The Workplace health and Safety expert Dr Terry Berelowitz, is the Medical Director of Occupational Care South Africa (OCSA) and has been an Occupational Medicine Consultant since 1983.
ADHD expert, Delia Strondl is a Registered Career Counsellor with the HPCSA, and achieved her honours in Psychology and completed a career counselling internship through UNISA.	Headache expert, Dr Elliot Shevel, International Headache Society (IHS) – Founder and Chairman (2003-2005) of the S A branch of the IHS. Dr Shevel holds both Dental and Medical degrees: B.D.S. (Witwatersrand) 1967, Dip. M.F.O.S. (Witwatersrand) 1973, M.B., B.Ch. (Witwatersrand) 1977.
Labour lawyer, Michael Bagraim, BA in Political Science and an LLB (Rhodes University).	ChiroDoc, Dr Reg Engelbrecht, educated in South Africa, qualified as a Doctor of Chiropractic (US)
EnviroHealth expert, Olivia Rose-Innes has a Masters degree in Environmental Science from the University of Cape Town.