Weight & metabolic health
Obesity and metabolic syndrome are included in the published practice profile.
METABOLIC HEALTH & CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
Metabolic health.
A wider perspective.
CLAREMONT, CAPE TOWN
The existing practice profile includes obesity, metabolic syndrome, lipid disorders, hypertension and diabetes-related care among Dr Kaplan’s areas of interest.
01 — THE WIDER PICTURE
Your history.
Your health.
Your everyday life.
01 / AREAS OF CARE
Health is rarely
one thing.
These are areas described in the existing practice profile. Contact the practice to discuss whether a consultation is appropriate for your needs.
Blood pressure & lipids
The existing information includes hypertension and lipid disorders among the areas of interest.
Diabetes & prevention
Pre-diabetes, diabetes and cardiovascular risk may be considered as part of an individual consultation.
02 / THE CONSULTATION APPROACH
What happens
at a consultation?
Your history matters.
The consultation approach begins with a careful medical history and examination.
Build a fuller picture.
Further investigations may be considered where needed. The approach depends on the individual consultation.
Bring care together.
Where appropriate, care may involve other healthcare professionals. Ask the practice about its current supporting services.
03 / BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Questions before
your visit.
For individual advice and current appointment arrangements, speak directly with the practice.
Planning your first visitHow do I arrange a consultation? ＋
Contact the consulting rooms on 021 674 2086 or 021 674 2087.
What should I bring? ＋
Ask reception whether previous laboratory results, referral information or a medication list would be helpful.
Do I need a referral? ＋
Ask reception whether a referral letter is required and how it should reach the practice.
What are the payment arrangements? ＋
Ask reception about consultation fees and current medical-aid arrangements before your visit.
THE CONSULTING ROOMS
249 Main Road
Claremont, Cape Town
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