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Comprehensive Chronic Disease Management

in the Helderberg

Dedicated, evidence-based care plans tailored to your long-term health.

We provide expert diagnosis, monitoring, and Medical Aid CDL alignment for families across Somerset West, Strand, and Gordon’s Bay.

Our Specialised Chronic Care & Management Services

The chronic conditions listed below are not comprehensive. They highlight some of the more common long-term health concerns we help patients manage. If your condition is not listed, please contact us — as general practitioners, we are equipped to assist with a wide range of health conditions and can guide you on the next best steps for your care.

Hypertension

(High Blood Pressure)

Regular blood pressure checks and practical treatment support to help protect your heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes.

Diabetes

(Diabetes 1 and 2)

Regular blood pressure checks and practical treatment support to help protect your heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes.

High Cholesterol

(Dyslipidaemia)

Cholesterol checks, food guidance, and medication support to help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Xanthelasma skin plaque around the eye caused by high cholesterol at Doctors@HelderbergCentre in Somerset West

Stroke

(Management & Recovery)

Care after a stroke to lower the risk of another stroke and support recovery through medication, blood pressure control, and rehabilitation referrals.

Lung Diseases

(Asthma & COPD)

Support for asthma and COPD, including symptom checks, inhaler guidance, smoking cessation support, and plans to reduce flare-ups.

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Cardiac

(Heart Conditions & Failure)​

Ongoing heart care to help manage symptoms, adjust medication safely, and support stable day-to-day heart function.

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Heart monitor screen used for cardiac testing and chronic condition management in Somerset West

Thyroid Disorders​

Testing and ongoing treatment for an underactive or overactive thyroid, with medication adjustments and symptom monitoring over time.

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Autoimmune Diseases & SLE

Support for autoimmune conditions such as lupus, with care focused on reducing flare-ups, managing inflammation, and protecting organs.

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Cancer Support Care​

Compassionate support alongside cancer treatment, with care focused on pain relief, symptom control, nutrition, and managing treatment side effects.

Skin lesion sample for skin cancer checks and minor removals at Doctors@HelderbergCentre

Mental Health & Mood Disorders

Ongoing support for depression, anxiety, and bipolar mood disorder, including medication reviews, lifestyle support, and referral for counselling when needed.

Arthritis &
Joint Care

Support for joint pain and stiffness, with medication guidance, joint-care advice, and physiotherapy referrals when needed.

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Kidney Disease Care​

​Early checks and ongoing care to help protect kidney function, manage blood pressure, and monitor medication, fluid, and salt balance.

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Epilepsy & Seizure Care​

Ongoing support for people with epilepsy, including medication reviews, seizure tracking, safety advice, and referrals when specialist care is needed.

Authorisation

We streamline your Chronic Disease List (CDL) authorisation across major South African Medical Schemes.

The Chronic Care Philosophy
Why Choose Dr Jordaan?

  1. Continuity of Care: Routine, unhurried follow-ups to track your metrics over time, ensuring your treatment plan adapts as your body changes.

  2. Medical Aid Optimisation: Dedicated assistance with your chronic basket of benefits, prescription renewals, and specialist referrals.

  3. Evidence-Based Protocols: Clinical management rooted in the latest South African and international medical guidelines.

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Looking for
General Medical Care?

While chronic illness management is a cornerstone of our practice, Dr Theresa Jordaan provides complete primary healthcare services for the whole family, including acute illness treatment, preventative screenings, and wellness checks.

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