Suite 8 Ground Floor, Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, 11 Riverhorse Road, Riverhorse Valley, Durban
Suite 8 Ground Floor, Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, 11 Riverhorse Road, Riverhorse Valley, Durban
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Dr Bugwandin is a qualified specialist Orthopaedic surgeon based in Durban. Dr Bugwandin is a certified hip and knee robotic surgeon. He is one of the first surgeons in South Africa to be trained in this type of surgery. His other special interests include hip and knee disorders , shoulder diseases and sports injuries. Dr Bugwandin also has a keen interest in Orthopaedic trauma.
Dr Bugwandin completed his undergraduate studies in medicine (MBBCh) at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in 2002. He moved back to KwaZulu-Natal to complete his internship at King Edward VIII Hospital. He thereafter worked as a Medical Officer in the Surgical and Orthopaedic unit at GJ Crookes hospital on the KZN south coast in Scottburgh. He then joined the surgical training program at the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Dr Bugwandin specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery and qualified with both a Fellowship in Orthopaedic surgery and a Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2010.
He thereafter undertook local and international further training in Hip and Knee surgery as well as shoulder and sports surgery. This culminated in Dr Bugwandin completing a Mini-fellowship in Hip and Knee surgery in 2011 in Hyderabad, India.
Dr Bugwandin also completed training from the American College of Independent Examiners and the American Board of Independent Examiners. He is on the panel of Independent Examiners for the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and is trained in the field medicolegal medicine.
Dr Bugwandin worked as a specialist Orthopaedic surgeon at King Edward VIII Hospital in Durban. He was also employed by Department of Orthopaedics at Nelson Mandela School of Medicine (UKZN). He was involved in academic teaching and lecturing of both undergraduate and post graduate students. He was the course coordinator of fourth year medical student teaching and examinations. He was also an undergraduate student examiner. Dr Bugwandin was also invited to be an examiner in the foreign graduate examinations. Dr Bugwandin was involved in academic research during his time at the university and presented papers at the National congresses and meetings. Dr Bugwandin has completed his robotic certification in hip and knee surgery in 2021. He is one of the first surgeons to be trained in this type of surgery in the country. Dr Bugwandin is a member of numerous local and international societies and bodies in the field of Orthopaedic surgery including the following bodies:
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA)
South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA)
KZN Specialist Society
ISSAKOS
EFORT
Dr Bugwandin setup his Private practice at Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and eventually expanded his practice to Umhlanga. Dr Bugwandin is primarily based at these centres but he does perform surgical work at other centres when the need arises.
Our practice is a specialist Orthopaedic surgical practice. The practice focuses on knee, shoulder and hip diseases as well as sports injuries and trauma. Dr Bugwandin uses evidence based medicine coupled with the latest practices to diagnose and treat conditions affecting these areas. A multidisciplinary approach is used to diagnose and treat Orthopaedic disorders. Conservative and surgical treatment is used depending on the condition and the severity. Treatment is also tailored to suit the individual, allowing us to devise a bespoke solution. Dr Bugwandin works with a team of specialists. The team would include Anaesthetic specialists, Physicians, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Orthotists, Specialized nursing and wound care, amongst others. The practice does also cater for simple general Orthopaedic conditions outside of the specialized areas noted above and we work closely with specialists in other conditions.
Most diseases are initially treated conservatively (non-operatively), with some exceptions. If there is failure to respond to these treatments other modalities are considered. A large proportion of our surgery is undertaken as “keyhole” surgery. This is Arthroscopic surgery that is minimally invasive and undertaken through tiny incisions using cameras and special instruments. Our joint replacement surgery is undertaken robotically and manually depending on patient factors. Part of our treatment is rehabilitation and modern, up to date techniques meeting the highest international standards are used by our rehabilitation teams.
The instrumentation and devices used in our surgical procedures meet the highest international standards. All surgeries and techniques follow the latest international guidelines and protocols. Our protocols are evidence based and rooted in peer review from the leading international experts in the field of Orthopaedic surgery.
About us: Medicolegal practice
Dr Bugwandin is also qualified as an independent medical examiner and serves on the Road accident fund panel of independent experts in the field of Orthopaedic surgery. Dr Bugwandin also undertakes other types of medicolegal work as an expert in the field of Orthopaedic surgery. This includes other plaintiff work including matters of negligence.
Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre
This is a 377 bed specialist hospital in Riverhorse Valley off Nandi drive, adjacent to the N2 National freeway. The hospital is modern and functions as a multi-tiered hospital; covering almost every specialty. There is a 24 hour emergency department with full specialist cover. The wards and operating theatres are modern and equipped with the latest most up to date technology.
Our offices are in the main hospital building in Block B on the Ground floor in Suite 8.
(See here for further information https://www.lenmed.co.za/hospital/ethekwini-private-hospital-and-heart-centre-lenmed/)
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oboMr6mACMxvBATw6
Our primary hospital is Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital but we work out of several other centers as well. Further information can be obtained by contacting our office.
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Dr Bugwandin (Dr Bugz) : Doctor
Shehzaana Usman Khan : Administrator and Accounts
Alicia Ramkissoon : Reception and Secretary
Samantha Govender : Practice Manager
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