Welcome to Dr Serena Cardoso
General Practice and SkinSanctum: Clinic of Aesthetic Medicine
22 Kloof Nek Road 8001 Cape Town
Contact: 081 588 1186
We are a team of clinicians including doctors, dieticians and dermal aestheticians focused on applying up-to-date evidence-based medicine for good health and wellbeing. The cornerstone of our practice is developing an ongoing, clinical friendship with our patients, integrating the care of all genders and every age.
Treating the whole person: Mind, Body and Spirit.
Services
Family Medicine and Clinical Care
Colds and flus, ear problems, allergies, rashes, digestive problems, urinary tract infections etc.; Referrals to specialists; Injury care and physiotherapy referral; Management for illnesses such as hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes mellitus, asthma, COPD, etc.
Women + Children's Health
Pap smears, mental and sexual health support, contraception management like the insertion of Implanon and IUDs (mirena, kyleena, copper T, copper pearls ballerine etc); general healthcare during pregnancy; general healthcare care for children; Dr Cardoso also has a strong network of paediatric specialists she makes referrals to.
Preventative Care
Prostate cancer checks; Colorectal cancer screening; Pap smears for cervical cancer; breast examination and planning of mammography / ultrasounds for breast cancer; Melanoma screening and mole mapping using the help of Artificial Intelligence and German dermatology software FotoFinder.
Mental Health + Wellbeing
Treatment of Anxiety, depression, panic; We often start treatment programs and work closely with psychologists and psychiatrists in the city bowl.
Dermatology + Mole Clinic
Melanoma screening and mole mapping using the help of Artificial Intelligence and German dermatology software FotoFinder; Treatment of common skin concerns such as rashes, dry skin and eczema, acne, hair loss, bites and stings, skin infections, genital ulcers, disorders of pigmentation, itch, warts and skin tags and sun damage; Skin cancers; Small surgical procedures like suturing (stitches), removal of moles, treatment of ingrown toe nails, abscesses and sebaceous cysts etc.
Nutrition
Nutrition consulting, IBS management and weight management
Sexual Health
Family planning and contraception; STD/STI screening; HIV care including PEP and PrEP.
The easiest way to get an appointment is to Whatsapp us and our host will get back to you promptly.
081 588 1186
Phone
021 424 4257
The Virtue of Method,
The Quality of Thoroughness,
The Grace of Humility
- Sir William Osler
Throughout my career I have combined my passion for preventative medicine, dermatology, and healthy ageing. I gained extensive experience working in some of Cape Town's busiest emergency units and practising family medicine at Doctors Rooms on Kloof with Dr. Hans Woermann.
I also expanded my expertise into aesthetic medicine through my work at Dr. Nerina Wilkinson, plastic surgeon. Then in 2020, I took over the oldest GP practice in Cape Town, as well as the first Fotofinder Mole Mapping Clinic in the city, formerly operated by Dr. Jens Pieper.
Here at the beautiful Kloof Nek pactice I provide modern medical care that integrates these specialities in a commitment to comprehensive and holistic healthcare.
Distinction in Nutrition Science from Stanford University
Postgraduate in The Management of Skin Disorders from The University of Cape Town
Postgraduate in Emergency Care (Dip PEC, SA)
Diplomate Member of The College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa
Industry Leader for Family Doctors in Cape Town, South Africa
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB BCh) from The University of the Witswatersrand,
Bachelor of Science in Health (BHSc) from The University of the Witswatersrand
The Top-Rated Family Doctor in Cape Town, South Africa
