Expertise in
3
conditions

Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl

University Of Cape Town, 
Cape Town, WC, ZA 
Expertise in
3
conditions
University Of Cape Town, 
Cape Town, WC, ZA 

Overview

Richard Smit-Van Zyl practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa.

Mr. Smit-Van Zyl is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and COVID-19.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 88 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Gender

Male

Locations

University Of Cape Town, Cape Town, WC, South Africa
Other Locations
University Of Cape Town, Rondebosch, WC 7701, South Africa

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Observer-blind, Multi-country Study to Demonstrate the Efficacy of a Single Dose and Annual Revaccination Doses of GSK's RSVPreF3 OA Investigational Vaccine in Adults Aged 60 Years and Above
A Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Observer-blind, Multi-country Study to Demonstrate the Efficacy of a Single Dose and Annual Revaccination Doses of GSK's RSVPreF3 OA Investigational Vaccine in Adults Aged 60 Years and Above
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: RSVPreF3
Study Phase: Phase 3

88 Total Publications

Cigarette smoking habits and attitudes among rheumatoid arthritis patients at a tertiary centre in South Africa.
Cigarette smoking habits and attitudes among rheumatoid arthritis patients at a tertiary centre in South Africa.
Journal: Journal of the colleges of medicine of South Africa
Published: December 10, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl

Is Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Tuberculosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl is classified as an Advanced expert for Pulmonary Tuberculosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

Does Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl has published 88 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Tuberculosis. You can view a list of Richard N. Smit-Van Zyl's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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