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"I see in front of me a person who happens to have a problem, not a problem which happens to be part of the person."
- Dr Shelley Hellig

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“Those who choose to become doctors here don’t do it for the money or because they want to be good. They do it because they have to heal, the way most people need to breathe or eat or love. They can’t stop. As long as they are alive, they will never not be a doctor. They can be old, or alcoholic, or burnt-out, but they will always be a doctor. A physician, medical practitioner, medical doctor, or simply doctor, is a professional who practises medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.”

– Alexander Fuller ­ “Don’t let’s go to the dogs tonight”

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I am a Family Medicine Specialist and humbly aspire to provide excellent, evidence based health care to my patients incorporating the bioethics and morality as taught by Hippocrates.

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Nurture strength of spirit
to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Desiderata – 1927 by Max Ehrmann

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Testimonials

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Hi Shelley, Let me take this opportunity to thank you both for your kindness, and genuine concern the past three years. It was an absolute joy, & pleasure to know that two such terrific people cared. With much love
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Dear Dr Hellig, thank you so much for taking care of my mom this morning. She thinks you are fantastic !!!' Which comes as no surprise - but coming from her it is really a very big deal. I am so grateful for your help. Hope you have a brilliant day.
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Dear Shelly I don't know how to begin to thank you for all the loving care and support ... Thank you for all the time you spent at our home ..... .Without you the road would have been much harder. Your dedication is much appreciated. -thank you!! Lots and lots of love
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Qualifications

Dr Shelley Hellig Qualifications
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In progress - MPhil Bio-ethics

University of Stellenbosch. Masters in Philosophy in bio-ethics.

woman health

2010 BScHons in Medical Science (cum laude)

University of Stellenbosch under the auspices of the obstetric and gynaecology department of Stellenbosch Medical School. Providing services such as the Pap test, HPV screening and the HPV vaccine.

2009 Certificate of Competence in Travel Medicine (Distinction)

University of the Witwatersrand. This practice is licensed to function as a Tavel clinic. We supply travel medicine advice and all vaccines including yellow fever vaccine.

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1999 M Med Fam

University of Stellenbosch. Improving family health, strengthening primary health care, encomposing a holistic approach to general health and well-being.

"I see in front of me a person who happens to have a problem, not a problem which happens to be part of the person." - Dr Shelley

1985 DCH

College of Medicine of South Africa. Diploma in Child Health. Recognition of competence in the care of children

1982 MBChB

University of Stellenbosch. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. The foundation to becoming a doctor.

Awards

AJ Brink floating trophy for the most outstanding paper delivered.

1999 University of Stellenbosch Academic Yearday

Thesis entitled

Parental knowledge and misconceptions regarding the dangers of sun exposure for themselves and their children.

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A passion for excellent and ethical, yet empathic healthcare

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