About
Dr Andrew Viljoen
Dr Andrew Viljoen is a compassionate and meticulous specialist general surgeon based in Cape Town. He obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the University of Natal in 2001. In 2006, he obtained his medical degree (MBChB) from the University of KwaZulu Natal, Nelson Mandela School of Medicine. In 2007, he worked as a medical intern at Addington/Mahatma Gandhi Complex. Following this, Dr Viljoen completed his community service at Piet Retief Hospital in 2009. While he was engaged in his community service, he completed and obtained a Certificate in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
In 2010, Dr Viljoen worked at Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Complex as a registrar in surgery, where he qualified as General Surgeon. He obtained a Certificate in Advanced Trauma Life Support in 2011 while working as a Medical Officer.
In 2015, Dr Viljoen worked as a Medical Officer in Specialised and Oncological Surgery at Inkosi Albert Lithuli Central Hospital (Quaternary Hospital). In 2017, he became a general surgeon in private practice.
Other certifications and courses that Dr Andrew Viljoen obtained include the following:
- FCS (SA)
- FCS (SA) Primary – Frederich Luvuno Medal
- Definitive Surgical Trauma Care Course
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Laparoscopic General Surgery Intensive Course – IRCAD France
- Endovenous Laser Ablation – Wessex Diagnostic
- Certificate of Fellowship in Bariatric Endoscopy
- ASGE STAR Certificate Programme – Endoscopic Suturing
- Participation in Multidisciplinary team discussions for Breast and Gastrointestinal Cancers (involving specialists in radiology, oncology and specific sub specialist surgeons)
