Doctor Lionel de Gouveia - Home Based Medical Care Ballito

Your health, your place.
Established 2022.

Meet The Team

Dr Lionel de Gouveia

Dr de Gouveia graduated MBBCh from WITS University in 2012. During his ten years of public service, he obtained five postgraduate diplomas including:

Diploma in Child Health (CMSA)
Diploma in Family Medicine (UKZN)
Diploma in HIV Management (CMSA)
Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (WITS)
Diploma in Obstetrics (CMSA)

Dr Lionel is currently completing his final year in a fellowship for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) with the International Rehabilitation Forum (USA). In 2020 he was one of the Mail and Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans. He is a member of SASPRM, ISPRM, SASCA, SANRA, SASIM and SAVIMS.

“The human experience is remarkable and complex. We help write the next chapter.”

Special Interests

Physical and rehabilitation medicine
Integrated medicine

Family medicine
Infectious disease

Chronic pain
Palliative care

Sr Mary began her nursing career in 1980, specialising in several critical areas including midwifery, neonatal and adult intensive care, cardiothoracics and haemodialysis. Her extensive and diverse experience also includes six years of nursing in Saudi Arabia. She has worked in multiple ICU’s across KwaZulu-Natal, most recently Ballito.

Sr Mary is a qualified Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor and has completed additional courses in specialised wound care. Outside of her professional life, Sr Mary is a dedicated mother and grandmother.

“As a nurse we have the opportunity to heal the mind, heart, body and soul of our patients, their families and of ourselves”

Special Interests

Advanced wound care
Stoma and tracheostomy care

Neuro-recovery
Frail care and palliative care

Mateenah graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 2020. She has since served the community of Ballito, and completed certifications in Pain Management, and both levels of the Dry Needling course. Her next venture is working towards completing a certification in lymphoedema management.

Mateenah is an energetic, hands-on physiotherapist who believes in empowering her community with the right tools and knowledge to take charge of their own health.

“Physiotherapy may have the potential to move the human body, but it certainly has the power to improve a human’s quality of life.”

Special Interests

Pain management
Post-surgical rehabilitation

Palliative care
Sports injuries

Headaches & TMJ disorders
Respiratory conditions

Gaby previously qualified in the hospitality industry. Before becoming a full-time mom, she was managing various in-hospital kitchens across KZN. She is a multitasking extraordinaire.

“I am proud to co-ordinate and support such a necessary and unique service”

Services

Our Services Include the following:

MDT consultations for individuals or families. Home physical rehabilitation programs.
General acute conditions. Not an emergency service.
Physiotherapy services include strapping, needling, percussions/vibrations, cupping, lymphedema massage, myofascial release, and sports massage.
Specialised/advanced wound care, tracheostomy and stoma care.
Medication administration (antibiotics, pain management, supplements).
Chronic medical conditions and script renewals
Home-based care, frail care, and palliative care support
Medical and nursing reports, special motivations
Telephonic and virtual consultations (known clients only)

Services Areas and Travel Fees

Primarily based in Ballito, The Dolphin Coast.
Travel fees subject to current fuel price.

– Zone A (<10 km radius)

No additional travel fees apply
Ballito, Shaka’s Rock, Salt Rock, Sheffield, Umhlali, Zimbali, and Westbrook.

– Zone B (10 – 30 km radius)

Palm Lakes, Tinely Manor (R300), Blythedale (400)
Southern borders: La Mercy and Umdloti (R600)

– Zone C (>30km radius)

Northern borders: Prince’s Grant, Zinkwazi and Darnall (R700)

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Operating Hours & Rates

First-time individual consultation

These consultations are one hour long and require payment upon completion (cash, card, EFT).

Dr Lionel de Gouveia

Sr Mary Queripel

Mateenah Dewangree (Physio)

Follow-up individual consultation

These consultations can be cash or medical aid.

Dr Lionel de Gouveia

Sr Mary Queripel

Mateenah Dewangree (Physio)

Other consultations costs not mentioned

Travel, procedural costs, extended consultation costs and consumables, . Most medical aids will be considered for follow-up consultations (at our discretion). Prior arrangement is required for telephonic or virtual consultations (known clients only).

Payment

First time consultations are cash only. Cash, card, or EFT are accepted.
Patients are personally responsible and fully liable for payment directly to the practitioner without any offset or delay.
After every consultation you will receive an electronic invoice, which can be used for reimbursement by your medical aid.

Emergency

Please note that North Coast House Call is not an emergency service.
For emergencies go directly to hospital, or contact your chosen Emergency support provider.

Terms and Conditions

Additional service fees may apply (travel, consumables, minor procedures, PPE)
Operating hours and availability are subject to change without notice.
For safety reasons we reserve the right to refuse any consultation.
Appointment times are not exact and will depend on traffic conditions, load shedding, weather, industrial and/or social unrest.
Do not delay seeking definitive care if you cannot reach us.

Booking an appointment

WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voice call
Call us directly
SMS or email
The following information will be required to finalize the booking: Name and surname of the patient, ID number or passport number, contact number, email address, physical address, medial aid details and gate access code (if applicable).

You will be required to complete a preconsent form prior to the start of the first consultation.

Contact Us & Bookings

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Contact Details

065 709 8199

northcoasthousecalls@gmail.com

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