The 20 Best Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Doctors in South Africa

Find the Top Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) near South Africa. Of these, 31 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Andrew C. Argent
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Andrew C. Argent

    University Of Cape Town And Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital

    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Andrew Argent practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Argent is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Malnutrition, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Brenda M. Morrow
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Brenda M. Morrow

    University Of Cape Town

    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Brenda Morrow practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Morrow is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Pneumonia, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Ivan A. Joubert
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Ivan A. Joubert
    University Of Cape Town And Groote Schuur Hospital, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Ivan Joubert practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Joubert is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, COVID-19, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

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    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    David A. Thomson
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    David A. Thomson
    University Of Cape Town, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    David Thomson practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Thomson is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Pneumonia, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Patrick L. Semple
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Patrick L. Semple
    University Of Cape Town And Groote Schuur Hospital, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Patrick Semple practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Semple is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, COVID-19, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl
    University Of Cape Town, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Richard Smit-Van Zyl practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Smit-Van Zyl is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Brian W. Allwood
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Brian W. Allwood
    Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

    Brian Allwood practices practicing medicine in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Mr. Allwood is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Tuberculosis, COVID-19, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cor Pulmonale, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Peter S. Nyasulu
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Peter S. Nyasulu
    Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

    Peter Nyasulu practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr. Nyasulu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Pulmonary Tuberculosis, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Usha Lalla
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Usha Lalla
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Usha Lalla practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Lalla is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Metabolic Acidosis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Shamiel Salie
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Shamiel Salie
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Shamiel Salie practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Salie is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Their clinical expertise encompasses Aortopulmonary Window, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Traumatic Brain Injury, and Diabetes Insipidus (DI).

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Coenraad N. Koegelenberg
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Coenraad N. Koegelenberg
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Coenraad Koegelenberg practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Koegelenberg is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Pneumonia, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Mervyn Mer
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Mervyn Mer
    Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

    Mervyn Mer practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr. Mer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, and Endocarditis.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Elizabeth L. Van Der Merwe
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Elizabeth L. Van Der Merwe
    Mthatha, EC, ZA 

    Elizabeth Van Der Merwe practices practicing medicine in Mthatha, South Africa. Ms. Van Der Merwe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Kishal Lukhna
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Kishal Lukhna
    University Of Cape Town, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Kishal Lukhna practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Lukhna is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Their clinical expertise encompasses Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Sarah A. Van Blydenstein
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Sarah A. Van Blydenstein
    Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

    Sarah Van Blydenstein practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ms. Van Blydenstein is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Cor Pulmonale, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Alison R. Smith-Lupton
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Alison R. Smith-Lupton
    University Of Cape Town, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Alison Smith-Lupton practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Smith-Lupton is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Robert J. Freercks
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Robert J. Freercks
    University Of Cape Town And Groote Schuur Hospital, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Robert Freercks practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Freercks is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Calcinosis, Low Potassium Level, Liddle Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Jacques L. Tamuzi
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Jacques L. Tamuzi
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Jacques Tamuzi practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Tamuzi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Herpes Virus Antenatal Infection, and Metabolic Acidosis.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Ntobeko A. Ntusi
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Ntobeko A. Ntusi

    University Of Cape Town

    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Ntobeko Ntusi practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ntusi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, and Long Haul COVID.

    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Fathima Paruk
    Experienced in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

    Fathima Paruk
    Pretoria, GT, ZA 

    Fathima Paruk practices practicing medicine in Pretoria, South Africa. Ms. Paruk is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cryptococcal Meningitis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

    Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the lungs and into the blood. Most cases occur in adults, but infants can also have acute respiratory distress syndrome.

    When should I see an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor in South Africa?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor in South Africa?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor in South Africa?

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    How does MediFind rank Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctors in South Africa?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctors in South Africa?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor in South Africa?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor in South Africa?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctors in South Africa?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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