Doctor Coenraad J van Schoor (GP in Sandton)

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About Doctor van Schoor

doctor van schoor, gp in sandton, morningside, johannesburg

I qualified as a medical doctor from Wits in 2007. Through the years I gained experience in emergency medicine, rehabilitation medicine, general practice, geriatrics, anatomical pathology, and family medicine.

The image of an old-school family doctor is something that I aspire to embody: a general practitioner who pulls up a chair and really listens to my patients, giving my patients time to talk without feeling rushed, thinking about the problem with my patients and being a thoughtful problem solver, spending time on a thorough examination without resorting to the shotgun approach of special investigations that is so pervasive these days in the medical world, and being a doctor who really knows you (and your family). 

I provide a high level of care for my patients. I will generally liaise with specialists on behalf of my patients before referrals are done, and I usually try to make bookings with specialists and radiology facilities on my patients' behalf to ensure quick and efficient management with as little as possible effort required by my patients.

Research has shown that spending more than 20 minutes with a patient provides the best level of care with the most positive outcomes. I therefore structure consultations to accommodate at least 30-minute-long consultations. This allows us to discuss your condition in more depth and will empower you to understand your condition better and to make better-informed decisions regarding your treatment. If you feel that your condition is more complex or you have several issues that need to be discussed, please send me a message so that I can book a longer slot for you.

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★★★★★ "Dr van Schoor was the BEST recommendation I could’ve ever gotten! He is a true master of his craft, from his knowledge right down to his true caring nature and treatment of his patients. I had been suffering with various conditions over the last 6 years with no clear diagnosis. I had been to so many practitioners and specialists that I had lost count and hope. Within seconds of me downloading my history to Dr van Schoor, he gave me his proposed diagnosis which was spot on as it was thereafter confirmed via testing. Dr van Schoor listened attentively to my full history despite it being exceptionally long and dreary- he never rushed me or dismissed anything I was saying which is what I had often experienced in the past. He considered my story in its entirety rather than deciding to treat each seemingly unrelated issue separately which is what had been the recommendation up until then. He drew up a beautiful succinct summary of my medical history on my behalf to share with the treating Specialists. Instead of simply posting me off with a referral letter he went a step further and contacted them on my behalf to brief them on my medical history and secure space because they were fully booked for the next few months. He probed them for their thoughts before my appointments and kept me updated each step of the way, sharing what the Specialists believed the prognosis could be ahead of time- this really helped me mentally digest the information. He always returned my calls and responded to e-mails when I had reached to him either because I was concerned that I was not feeling better or because I had other general queries. I have no words to describe the amazing heart of this doctor. I faced numerous challenges after my diagnosis, one of them being procuring documentation required by my workplace. Given that Specialists are often inaccessible and/or have long lead times, Dr van Schoor took it upon himself to contact all my health providers and pulled all the information together to provide me with everything I needed. This reduced my stress levels a 100-fold. Dr van Schoor not only cares about his patients’ physical health but their mental well-being too. He is beyond helpful, approachable and has a wonderful spirit. He also shares his knowledge from both a traditional as well as alternative treatment perspective to aid your health and wellness journey. He is one of a kind and will forever be my treating GP. I would highly recommend him especially if you suffer from a chronic condition. I would give him a million stars if I could! Thank you Dr van Schoor for all you have done!"goo.gl/maps/M4mrWWJZsrZ55cGu9
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