Drs Moorad and Asmal of Davenport Medical have recently opened a second practice at 73 Musgrave Road.
The Musgrave Medical practice is committed to providing you with a first class medical service that continues to meet your needs. The doctors have many years’ experience of providing family care and take great pride in working with you to improve your health and wellbeing.
The practice is contracted to most medical aids and is a Premier Designated Service Provider for Discovery medical Aid, including Keycare, Start and Smart Plans.
Services
They provide medical and aesthetic services, to not only make you feel good but to look your best!
Aesthetics
Dr Asmal, having trained under some of the best dermatologists and aestheticians in South Africa, has been doing facial fillers, anti-wrinkle injections and rejuvenating medical facial peels for the last 10 years. These treatments have little or no downtime and the aim is for a very natural pleasing result. Make an appointment on 031 201 0976 for a comprehensive facial assessment, at a cost of R350 which is refunded with your first treatment.
Medical services
Their approach is a holistic one – they look at the whole person, and how the patient’s circumstances and environment impacts on the problem.
The doctors place emphasis on preventative health care and screening for illness so that it can be treated early. They look at alternatives to the over-usage of antibiotics. Appropriate antibiotic use avoids unnecessary side effects and resistance (when antibiotics stop working).
They offer you a complimentary consultation within one week of your first visit if needed, where you may be prescribed further medication if necessary.
Annual Medical Checkup
This is a periodic holistic assessment that looks at physical and psychological health. It aims to improve, or maintain good health. The doctor may recommend blood tests if needed. Set yourself an annual reminder to book your medical examination with their Musgrave practice.
People with chronic diseases may need to be assessed six-monthly or more frequently.
Psychological health
If you need help with regards to;
- Feeling Low/Down
- Feeling depressed
- Feeling Anxious/worried
- Dealing with phobias
- Feeling stressed
- Quitting smoking and stress eating
- Panic Attacks
- Poor sleep
You can contact 031 2010976 to arrange an extended appointment.
Women’s health
PAP smears, also called cervical screening, are performed to reduce the risk of cervical cancer. This test takes only a few minutes and is available by appointment with the female doctor, Dr Shirin. PAP smears are a yearly benefit with most medical aids, including hospital plans.
It is recommended that all girls aged 11 to 18 take HPV vaccination.
What are the symptoms of Cervical Cancer?
- Abnormal bleeding: during or after sexual intercourse
- Post-menopausal bleeding: if you are not on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse
- Lower back pain
Men’s health
For the men in your life
Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends face a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. Men are dying too young. Across the world, men die an average of six years younger than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. It doesn’t have to be that way – we can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives.
Top five things for your man to know and do
- Make Man Time – stay connected; your friends are important and spending time with them is good for you. Catch up regularly, check in and make time.
- Have Open Conversations – you don’t need to be an expert and you don’t have to be the sole solution, but being there for someone, listening and giving your time can be life-saving. It’s about being supported and being supportive.
- Know the Numbers – at 50, talk to your doctor about prostate cancer and whether it’s right for you to have a PSA test. If you are black or have a father or brother with prostate cancer, you should be having this conversation at 45. Know your numbers, know your risk and talk to your doctor.
- Know Thy Nuts – get to know what’s normal for your testicles. Give them a check regularly and go to the doctor if something doesn’t feel right.
- Move More – add more activity to your day. Do what you enjoy.
Suggest to him an appointment with our male doctor, Dr Moorad if he feels more comfortable for sexual or male related problems.
Urgent queries
If you’re on the Musgrave surgery patient list, you will be provided with an after-hours WhatsApp number for urgent queries.
Appointment reminders
The Musgrave surgery sends SMS text reminders for your appointments if requested. The staff at Musgrave Medical are committed to giving you the best service possible and look forward to seeing you at their beautiful, newly renovated heritage premises soon (though not too soon, as we want you to keep well!)
Drs A Moorad and S Asmal (Practice number: 1491911).