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Cardiothoracic Surgery · Gauteng, South Africa
Cardiac Care
with Precision
and Purpose.
Dr B. Ngutshane is a specialist cardiothoracic surgeon delivering expert cardiac and thoracic surgical care at Life Wilgeheuwel, Dr SK Matseke Memorial, and Netcare Pinehaven hospitals, Gauteng.
HPCSA Registered
FC Cardio (SA) Fellowship
Roodepoort · Soweto · Krugersdorp
Practising Since
2009
15+Years Experience
2Practice Locations
HPCSARegistered Specialist
FC CardioFellowship Trained
What We Offer
Surgical Services
Cardiac Surgery
Comprehensive open-heart procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement, and heart failure surgery.
Thoracic Surgery
Expert management of lung conditions including resections for cancer, mediastinal tumours, pleural disease, and chest wall disorders.
Minimally Invasive
Where clinically appropriate, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) to reduce recovery time and post-operative discomfort.
Surgical Consultations
Thorough pre-operative assessment, risk stratification, and referral coordination with your GP, cardiologist, or pulmonologist.
Meet the Surgeon
Dr B. Ngutshane
Dr Ngutshane is a specialist cardiothoracic surgeon with extensive experience in the surgical management of cardiac and thoracic conditions. Committed to delivering world-class surgical outcomes within the South African context, Dr Ngutshane combines technical precision with genuine patient care.
- Fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon
- Sessional rooms at three hospitals across Gauteng
- Collaborative care with referring GPs and cardiologists
- Patient-centred approach, clear communication
Patient Feedback
Patient Experiences
“Dr Ngutshane was exceptional throughout my bypass surgery. His calm, clear communication made a stressful time much more manageable.”
M. DlaminiMarch 2024
“Thorough, professional and genuinely caring. Follow-up has been excellent.”
P. van der MerweJanuary 2024
“Referred by my cardiologist and I could not be happier. World-class care right here in Gauteng.”
A. KhumaloNovember 2023
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Referrals accepted from GPs, cardiologists, and specialist physicians. · POPIA compliant