Dr Elzette Wannenburg, affectionately known as Dr Zet, is a dedicated Specialist Paediatrician. Her life’s passion is helping children heal and thrive- guiding them and their families through their unique development, keeping them in optimal health and emphasizing their happiness to help them reach their fullest potential.
Dr Zet holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree and a Master’s degree in Paediatrics from the University of the Witwatersrand, along with a Fellowship in the College of Paediatricians of South Africa. She also holds two diplomas-in Child Health and in HIV Management and has completed over 20 postgraduate courses in paediatrics. Her clinical experience includes work in specialised paediatric, neonatal, and intensive care units at multiple academic hospitals in Johannesburg as well as in the private sector at Sandton Mediclinic. She served for two consecutive years as the National Registrar Representative for the South African Paediatric Association and was previously nominated to join the South African College of Pediatricians Council.
She is a passionate advocate for mental health and also co-founded such an initiative for medical staff in academic training hospitals.
Her compassion is exemplified by active involvement in outreach projects-fundraising for children in need and volunteering for programs such as the Special Olympics.
Now part of the Paediatric Medical Village, Dr Zet looks forward to welcoming your little one and accompanying your family on your unique journey through childhood.
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