Specialist Paediatricians
Welcome to Bedford Gardens Paediatric Centre
With a combined 50 years of experience caring for children and newborns the
Paediatric specialists at Life Bedford Gardens Hospital are superbly equipped
to provide quality, evidence-based and personal care for you and your Little Ones
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to bring your little ones
We understand you can be concerned exposing yourselves and your Little Ones to Hospital
We have additional precautions in place to ensure you are as safe as possible when coming to see us
We are committed to the best care possible for your Little Ones
Know Your Paediatrician
Dr Simon Strachan
I have been in Private Practice at Life Bedford Gardens Hospital since 1996 and have interests in Vaccinology, Pulmonology, Allergy and ADHD.
Further, I have authored many international journal articles and am the co-author of ‘Feeding Sense,’ Metz Press.
Dr Alison Baxter
I have been working as a Paediatrician in Private Practice at Bedford Gardens Hospital since 1997.
My interest is in General paediatrics, monitoring growth and development, and providing parental support.
I also have an interest in asthma and allergies, as well as ADHD.
Dr Michael Platten
I have been in Private Practice at Life Bedford Gardens Hospital since 2018 having spent six years exclusively working with children in public hospitals.
My interests include all aspects of Newborn care, Cardiology, Family Support and ensuring your Little Ones stay healthy.
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Consultation Rates
First consultation
R1350
Follow-up Consultation
R1150
ADHD First Consultation
R2450
ADHD Follow-up Consultation
R1150
Medical Aid Information
We are contracted to charge in-hospital Discovery Scheme rates for admissions to hospital
In-room consults will be charged as cash upfront which will be reimbursed at Discovery's Scheme rate
We are contracted to charge in-hospital GEMS Scheme rates for admissions to hospital
In-room consults will be charged as cash upfront at GEMS' Scheme Rate
We are contracted to charge in-hospital Profmed Scheme rates for admissions to hospital
In-room consults will be charged as cash upfront at Profmed's Scheme Rate
We are contracted to charge in-hospital Fedhealth Scheme rates for admissions to hospital
In-room consults will be charged as cash upfront at Fedhealth's Scheme Rate
We are contracted to charge in-hospital Momentum Scheme rates for admissions to hospital
In-room consults will be charged as cash upfront at Momentum's Scheme Rate
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ADDRESS
PAEDIATRIC ROOMS, FIRST FLOOR
LIFE BEDFORD GARDENS HOSPITAL
7 LEICESTER ROAD, BEDFORD GARDENS
BEDFORDVIEW 2008
CONTACT NUMBERS
DR STRACHAN AND DR PLATTEN
(011) 622-2771/2
DR BAXTER
(011) 622-4409
OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY 08:00 - 16:30 SATURDAY CLOSED
SUNDAY CLOSED
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS CLOSED