Specialised
Surgical Care Tailored To You
At Hoedspruit Specialist Surgeons, we provide professional surgical care with a personalised touch. We address a range of specialised needs, from infections to advanced surgeries.
Welcome to Hoedspruit Specialist Surgeons
At Hoedspruit Specialist Surgeons, we provide exceptional surgical care tailored to your unique needs. Our specialised services include advanced treatments for soft tissue infections, colorectal conditions, and trauma injuries.
Focusing on personalised, compassionate care and cutting-edge techniques, we strive to ensure the best possible outcomes for each of our patients.
Meet Dr Paul Jacobs
BSc Human Physiology (Pret), MBChB (Pret), FCS(SA), MMed Surg (WSU)
Dr Paul Jacobs is a highly qualified surgeon with a deep fascination for the human body and a passion for helping people. Dr Jacobs combines intellectual expertise with practical skills by holding a BSc in Human Physiology, an MBChB from the University of Pretoria, and an FCS(SA) with an MMed Surg from WSU.
He enjoys the outdoors, birding, game drives, and endurance sports like trail running, bringing a holistic and compassionate approach to patient care.
Our Services
At Hoedspruit Specialist Surgeons, we offer a wide range of specialised surgical services to address your unique health needs with expertise and precision:
Gastroscopy
This procedure involves using a thin, camera-equipped tube to examine the upper digestive tract (oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum) for diagnosing and treating issues such as persistent heartburn or nausea.
Colonoscopy
This procedure inspects the large intestine and rectum using a flexible tube to screen for colorectal cancer, investigate chronic symptoms, or diagnose inflammatory bowel diseases by visualizing and addressing abnormalities.
Thyroidectomy
This is the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland to address thyroid disorders, including both benign and malignant conditions.
Breast Surgery
We offer comprehensive care for both benign and malignant breast diseases, including various surgical techniques to address conditions affecting breast health.
Hernia Surgery
This is the effective management of hernias with both open and laparoscopic surgical options to repair weaknesses in the abdominal wall and relieve associated symptoms.
Colorectal Surgery
Our practice administers advanced surgical solutions for both benign and malignant colorectal conditions, using both open and minimally invasive approaches to treat diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.
Anorectal Surgery
Surgical treatment for benign peri-anal conditions, such as haemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures, aims to relieve discomfort and improve quality of life.
Trauma Surgery
Emergency surgical care for accidents or severe trauma injuries, focusing on rapid intervention and stabilisation.
Surgical Management of Soft Tissue Infections
Expert treatment for skin and underlying tissue infections, including abscesses, cellulitis, and diabetic foot sepsis, with surgical removal and drainage as needed.