Avela Medical Practice
Our Services
Primary healthcare for women, men and children in Ferndale, Randburg, with a special interest in women’s health.
General Medical Care
Everyday medical care for acute illness, chronic conditions, weight management, mental health and general health concerns.
- Acute illnesses
- Chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension & asthma
- General health assessments
- Weight management
- Mental health care
- Medical reports
- Medication reviews
- Specialist & allied healthcare referrals
- IV therapy
Women’s Health
Dr Ngwenya’s special interest: cervical screening, contraception and family planning, antenatal and postnatal care, and pregnancy ultrasound.
Cervical Cancer Screening
- Pap smears
- HPV screening
Contraception & Family Planning
- Contraceptive counselling
- IUD / loop insertion and removal
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Family planning
Antenatal & Postnatal Care
- Antenatal consultations
- Postnatal consultations
- Pregnancy ultrasound scans
Men’s Health
General, sexual and reproductive health care, including prostate screening.
- General health assessments
- Sexual health
- Reproductive health
- Prostate screening
Children’s Health
Care for childhood illnesses, wellness assessments and developmental checks.
- Childhood illnesses
- Wellness assessments
- Developmental checks
Weight Management
Assessment and medical support for healthy, sustainable weight management.
- Weight assessment
- Medical weight management
- Lifestyle & nutrition counselling
- Follow-up
Mental Health
Supportive care for common mental health concerns, with onward referral where appropriate.
- Anxiety & depression
- Insomnia
- Mental health assessments
- Specialist referrals
Minor Procedures
Selected minor procedures, wound care, flu vaccination and injections.
- Selected minor procedures
- Wound care
- Flu vaccination
- Injections
Laboratory Services
Blood sample collection at the practice, with results available through the practice where appropriate.
- Blood sample collection at the practice
- Lancet & Ampath laboratory services, subject to availability
- Results available through the practice
Inside the practice
A calm space for treatment
Procedures and IV therapy are carried out in a quiet, private area of the practice, with time set aside so nothing feels rushed.
See our consultation fees or contact the practice for more information.