Top class bariatric weight loss surgery is now available in Potchefstroom. Dr. Mpho Sandamela along with Lenmed Mooimed Private Hospital is pleased to announce that they have officially received accreditation from the South African Metabolic Medicine and Surgery Society (SAMMSS). This accreditation means that they meet the highest standards of surgical excellence, patient safety and positive clinical outcomes.

This makes this facility the first and only SAMMSS accredited bariatric unit in the North-West.

Dr. Sandamela, born and bred in the Vaal Triangle, is a dedicated specialist surgeon. He studied at the University of Pretoria and came to Potchefstroom in 2021. He spent one year as a Resident Medical Officer in the United Kingdom and five years as a Family Physician in Canada.

His practice includes a Varicose Veins treatment clinic and an in-room Endoscopic Suite for uncomplicated gastroscopies and colonoscopies, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience under an experienced anaesthetist’s care.

With the support of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, Dr. Sandamela assists patients with appointments and medical aid authorizations, creating a reassuring healthcare journey. Additionally, some medical aids may now cover weight loss surgery.

At Lenmed Mooimed Private Hospital, patients living with obesity will now have access to state-of-the-art laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques that are designed for safer and more effective weight loss. Each patient will receive individualised treatment plans tailored to the unique needs and health goals.

Bariatric surgery may significantly improve or resolve obesity-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, joint pain and sleep apnea.

Dr. Sandamela’s team consists of highly skilled specialist physicians, psychologists, physiotherapists, social worker and weight loss trained nutritionists (dietitian). Their care extends beyond the operating room, with long-term success as the goal.

“Being obese is not your fault, but achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is your responsibility. We are here to help you with that,” Dr, Sandamela says.

In order to qualify for weight loss surgery, you must have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 35 or higher, or a BMI of 30–34.9 with one obesity related condition. To see if your medical aid might cover your weight loss surgery or to get a private patient quote, please visit https://sammss.org/patientinfo/#fundingoptions or contact Lenmed Mooimed Private Hospital on 018 293 0802.