Passion

We have joy not just in the work itself but also in the people we are honoured to serve

Fairness

We treat everyone with the common decency we all deserve and expect without prejudice

Accountability

Accepting responsibility of our actions and inactions is the way to building trust

Learning

No one has all the answers. We value humility and continuous learning

Our Philosophy

A Passion for Medicine and Healing 

At this practice we are driven by your well being and are constantly looking for ways to be of great service to you. We are dedicated to ensuring your comfort and safety throughout your medical procedures.

With a commitment to excellence and a focus on patient-centred care, we strive to exceed your expectations at every step of your journey with us.


From pre-operative consultations to post-operative recovery, we are here to support you and address any concerns you may have. 

What We Do

Advanced Healthcare Made Personal

Specialist Anaesthesiologists are expected to have expert knowledge of human physiology, medical physics, and pharmacology, as well as a broad general knowledge of all areas of medicine and surgery in all ages of patients, with a particular focus on those aspects which may impact on a surgical procedure.

The role of specialist anaesthesiologists in ensuring adequate pain relief for patients in the immediate postoperative period, as well as their expertise in regional anaesthesia and nerve blocks, has led to the development of pain medicine as a subspecialty in its own right


The anaesthetist’s role in surgical procedure are:

  • Pre-operative assessment to ensure fitness for both surgery and anaesthesia
  • Prescribing preoperative medication to relieve anxiety  (if required)
  • Administering sedation, regional or general anaesthesia as dictated by the surgical procedure
  • Monitoring vital signs throughout the surgical operation, ensuring adequate anaesthetic depth, adequate analgesia, safety and comfort
  • Anticipating and treating common and rare complications that may arise
  • Prescribing appropriate postoperative medication
  • Immediate post-anaesthesia care, including ICU (if required)

How we Bill

A commitment to trustworthiness

The medical field is highly regulated and the fees we charge are calculated according to established codes and practices governed by the Health Professions Council of South Africa and relevant South African legislation (e.g. The Health Act, Medical Schemes Act). It is a criminal act for us to overcharge Medical Aid Schemes and patients alike and we will never engage in such practices. 

You will receive invoices from the hospital, surgeon, other service providers and a completely separate invoice from the anaesthesiologist, Dr Nkosi's Practice.


Our Practice charges 217% (Discovery Classic Direct Rate), however, co-payments may apply if medical aid does not cover the full percentage. Unsettled claims remain the patient's responsibility.

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Our invoice you will receive from us will consist of

  • A Consultation fee
  • A time-based fee  (the rate of which is related to the predetermined associated complexity of the procedure) 
  • Additional modifiers related to anatomical location, positional requirements and patient risk factors 
  • A fee for additional procedures or interventions performed by Dr Nkosi


Please note the following:

  • You will see a lot of codes on the invoice. Should you need an explanation of these codes from a third party this can be obtained from the Board of Health Funders (BHF) on +27 11 537-0200
  • Authorisation or approval from your Medical Aid Scheme does not guarantee that they will settle your bill in full.
  • The total amount may NOT be covered by your medical aid. As all medical insurance companies offer cover at different rates your medical aid will reimburse you for your anaesthetic account at a rate based on the plan you have selected and the rules of the medical aid fund. This can vary from 30% (Scheme rate x 100% plans) to 100% (Scheme rate x 300% plans) of the amount charged.
  • An account may be sent to your medical aid to help with your claim, but you remain personally responsible for payment of the account. The fee is due and payable immediately on completion of service


Should you wish to complain or comment on Dr. Nkosi's anaesthetic or billing experience, the following procedure is in place

  • Send an email to claims@dr-nkosi.co.za or call our offices on (+27) 010 824 2075/6
  • Should your complaint not be resolved to your satisfaction, complaints can be forwarded to the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA) at sasa@sasaweb.co.za (Website: www.sasaweb.com)
  • Should the processes of SASA not resolve your complaint, your complaint can be forwarded to the Ombudsman of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)