Doctor's Practice

Dr Melt van Niekerk

Orthopaedic Surgeon-Hand, Elbow & Trauma Specialist: Pretoria East

Dr Melt van Niekerk is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in hand and upper limb problems.

As an orthopaedic trauma surgeon, he repairs fractures (broken bones), wounds and other trauma injuries.

Dr Melt van Niekerk has specialist skills, vital to restoring mobility and function to your hands, wrists, shoulders and elbows.

Dr Melt van Niekerk has been in private practice as an orthopaedic surgeon since 2012. He is a kind, caring and passionate hand specialist. Dr Melt van Niekerk has rooms in Pretoria East, at Mediclinic Kloof and Life Groenkloof Hospitals.

Dr Melt van Niekerk core values are honesty and openness. He will take the time to discuss your operation, illness and alternatives to surgery until you feel comfortable making an informed decision.

He highly values follow-up care and rehabilitation, working closely with an expert team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists to support you in your recovery. Patients are also welcome to phone or see Dr van Niekerk at any time after surgery.

"The hand is the visible part of the brain." - Immanuel Kant

Your hands are one of the most intricate structures in the body. Caring for them requires specialised skill, knowledge and attention.

Any form of damage to any one of the mechanisms of the hand, such as tendons, ligaments, or the joints between the bones, can severely hamper someone's lifestyle and infringe on their career. Dr Melt van Niekerk is an orthopaedic hand surgeon with an understanding of the diseases and injuries, underlying mechanics and communications systems needed to bring about successful outcomes.

Dr Melt van Niekerk offers surgical or non-surgical treatment for orthopaedic injuries, trauma or underlying conditions. We present our patients with all treatment options, weighing benefits against risks.

If you have an injury or a lingering issue with pain or functionality to your hand or an upper limb, you are welcome to schedule an appointment.

Dr Melt van Niekerk is an Orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in hand and upper limb problems, as well as most fractures (broken bones), wounds and other trauma injuries.

He has been in private practice since 2012 at Mediclinic Kloof and Life Groenkloof Hospitals in Pretoria.

Dr van Niekerk regards honesty and openness as core values and will take time to discuss your operation or illness and alternatives to surgery until you are comfortable to make an informed decision.

He highly values follow up care and rehabilitation with an expert team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists to support you in your recovery. Patients are also welcome to phone or see Dr van Niekerk at any time after surgery.

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