The 20 Best Heart Attack Doctors in South Africa

Find the Top Heart Attack Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Heart Attack near South Africa. Of these, 39 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Heart Attack
    Advanced in Heart Attack
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    Kuils River Hospital, 
    Kuils River, WC, ZA 

    Pieter Van Der Bijl-Van Der Pol practices practicing medicine in Kuils River, South Africa. Mr. Van Der Bijl-Van Der Pol is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tricuspid Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    University Of Cape Town, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Bruce Biccard practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Biccard is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Heart Attack, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Cape Heart Institute, University Of Cape Town Observatory, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Sandrine Lecour practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Lecour is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Randburg, GT, ZA 

    Anthony Dalby practices practicing medicine in Randburg, South Africa. Mr. Dalby is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Unstable Angina, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    University Of Cape Town, Western Cape, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Willem Stassen practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Stassen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attack, Low Blood Pressure, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Mpiko Ntsekhe practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ntsekhe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Constrictive Pericarditis, Pericarditis, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    University Of Cape Town, 
    Observatory, WC, ZA 

    Neil Davies practices practicing medicine in Observatory, South Africa. Mr. Davies is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack and Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    University Of Cape, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Paolo Denti practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Denti is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Tuberculous Meningitis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

    Nqoba Tsabedze practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Tsabedze is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Pretoria, GT, ZA 

    Supa Pengpid practices practicing medicine in Pretoria, South Africa. Pengpid is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Male Genital Sores, Female Genital Sores, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Pretoria, GT, ZA 

    Rhena Delport practices practicing medicine in Pretoria, South Africa. Ms. Delport is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Thrombectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

    Amanda Lochner practices practicing medicine in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Ms. Lochner is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Obesity, Heart Attack, and Stable Angina.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Johannesburg, GT, ZA 

    Frederick Raal practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr. Raal is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    University Of Cape Town And Groote Schuur Hospital, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Lionel Opie practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Opie is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    201 Townbush Road, 
    Pietermaritzburg, ZN, ZA 

    Reitze Rodseth practices practicing medicine in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Rodseth is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Compartment Syndrome, Heart Attack, and Placenta Previa.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Anton Doubell practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Doubell is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pericarditis, Myocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    University Of Cape Town, Western Cape, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Lee Wallis practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Wallis is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Cardiac Arrest, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Heart Attack.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Johannesburg South, GT, ZA 

    Ahmed Vachiat practices practicing medicine in Johannesburg South, South Africa. Mr. Vachiat is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Thrombectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Durban, ZN, ZA 

    Fulufhelo Nemavhola practices practicing medicine in Durban, South Africa. Nemavhola is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. Their clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack.

    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Experienced in Heart Attack
    Referral may be required
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Philip Herbst practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Herbst is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pericarditis, Constrictive Pericarditis, Myocarditis, Pulmonary Edema, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Heart Attack?

    Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart. If the blood flow is blocked, the heart is starved of oxygen and heart cells die.

    The medical term for this is myocardial infarction.

    When should I see a Heart Attack 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 a Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack doctor in South Africa?

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    How does MediFind rank Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack 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 a Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Attack 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 a Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack doctors in South Africa?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Attack 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 a Heart Attack doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Attack 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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