Lock-down for the COVID-19 epidemic

Please note that this practice will be open for consultations with appointments during the lockdown period. Patients with chronic and acute conditions in need of treatment are urged to contact Lee - admin@drvdplank.co.za or Sr Jessie - medicals@drvdplank.co.za or call 011 462 8709 to book consultations. For more information, visit the government COVID - 19 site

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Hip replacement surgery

Hip replacement surgery

Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure for replacing the hip joint with an artificial prosthesis. Before you make an appointment, we advise further reading: Hip anatomy and the conditions that lead to replacement surgery – READ MORE Planning for

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Knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement is a surgical procedure for replacing the knee joint with an artificial prosthesis. Before you make an appointment, we advise further reading: Knee anatomy and the conditions that lead to replacement surgery – READ MORE Planning for your

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About

About

Dr Robert van der Plank has a special interest in hip and knee replacements as well as arthroscopic surgery. He is in private practice at Olivedale Clinic, a private Netcare Hospital in the North West of Johannesburg. In order to

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Once you have made your first appointment, you can make your visit easier by downloading and printing out our patient information form. If you fill it out at home, you can save yourself the inconvenience of juggling clipboards, pens and

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Here is a list of our most frequently asked questions. If you are unable to find the answer here, please contact us and we will provide the answer to the best of our ability.   Q: Are you contracted into

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