The Vaal Triangle is privileged to be home to some of South Africa’s top medical service providers and specialists in their respective fields. One of these is Trirad Diagnostic Radiology Inc, with rooms in Vanderbijlpark , Vereeniging, Vaalpark and Three Rivers.

Dr Zelda Rossouw and Dr Sazi Msimang are specialist radiologists who between them have over 30 years of experience as clinical radiologists. Having worked together since 2005, they have embarked on a winning partnership since 2020 at Trirad Diagnostic Radiology.

Dr Rossouw, who holds MB CHB and MMED-Rad diagnostic degrees, is a general radiologist and has a special interest in mammography. She has attended many international courses in mammography and MRI of the breast. She forms part of a multi-disciplinary team with oncologists, pathologists and surgeons in the Vaal area.

Dr Msimang holds MBBS/MDand FCRAD (SA) degrees and practices as a general radiologist with a special interest in paediatric radiology. She has attended numerous paediatric workshops and courses focused on the most appropriate and effective diagnostic methods that minimize radiation exposure to children.

Photos: Dr Sazi Msimang and Dr Zelda Rossouw. Photos by Dricky’s Pix

SERVICES:
Trirad’s Vanderbijlpark branch, situated at Mediclinic Emfuleni Hospital, is the main practice. It is staffed by a multidisciplinary team and offers a wide range of radiological services. As such, they have invested extensively in a range of advanced state-of-the-art equipment.
Their MRI, Spiral CAT scanner and fully digital X-ray equipment are backed-up and supported by digital technology(PACS system) that is able to meet the requirements of all supporting specialists.
Trirad’s radiologists have a wide range of expertise and are dedicated to providing a safe and efficient use of advanced imaging.

“We work very closely with our general practitioners and specialists in order to improve the health and quality of radiology services we provide to our patients,” says Dr Rossouw.
Medivillage in Vereeniging, also hosts Trirad’s Mammogram department and provides bone density assessments, antenatal fetal screening as well as general radiological procedures.

“We strive to be a center of excellence where our qualified, HPCSA registered doctors, technical and clerical staff are committed to providing a quality comprehensive service. We go to great lengths to ensure that our dedicated screening, diagnostic and interventional services are conducted in a relaxed, calm and safe environment,” says Dr Msimang.

Netcare Hospital in Vaalpark was added to the practice in 2020,where friendly staff will help you with CT’s, Ultrasounds, Screenings and normal X-rays. A new X-ray department at 12 Orwell drive in Three Rivers will be opening soon.

Antenatal ultrasound services
Trirad has a qualified sonographer, registered with the Foetal Medicine Foundation (UK), at hand, who has years of commissioned experience in obstetrics. Pregnant moms can be sure that Trirad’s friendly staff will take excellent care of them when they come in for screenings such as a Preeclampsia screening or a 11 to 13-week foetal anomaly scan, including Downs syndrome screening.
MRI and CT scans, Screening and Ultrasounds are done by appointment only, but no appointment is needed for X-rays.

Breast cancer screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Trirad’s radiologists remind you to do some self-examination, using the “TLC” principal: Touch, Look and Come (for a screening). If anything suspicious is detected, such as nipple retraction, a discharge or lumps, act fast. Early-stage cancer detection can save your life! Call Trirad on 016 455 4413 for more information.