Babies and children
Healthy baby checks, immunisation prescriptions, early childhood development and childhood illness.
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Dr Husamuddin Omar offers general, chronic and student care at Riverside Mall, Main Road. Contracted to most medical aids.
- Most medical aids
- Vitality Health Check provider
- WhatsApp booking
Discovery Vitality Health Check provider
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Address
Office 3, First FloorRiverside Mall Office Block
95 Main Road
Rondebosch, Cape Town
Consulting hours
Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm
Friday: 9 am to 12 pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed
Medical aids
Contracted to most medical aids, including Discovery Premier Plus and Smart networks.
How can we help you today?
Choose what brings you in and see how we can help.
Vitality Health Check
Dr Omar is a Discovery Vitality Health Check provider. A short screening records key health measures on your Vitality profile.
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Studying at UCT?
Illness, medical certificates, contraception, mental health support and sports injuries, close to campus.
Student health
Ongoing care for long-term conditions
Regular reviews for diabetes, high blood pressure and HIV, with a plan that fits the individual patient.
Chronic care
Allergies, asthma and eczema
Assessment and management, including Phadiotop allergy testing.
Allergy management
Trouble sleeping?
Assessment of snoring, insomnia and daytime sleepiness, with referral for a sleep study where needed.
Sleep concerns
Care for the whole family
Healthy baby checks, immunisation prescriptions, childhood illness and care for every age.
All servicesCare for every stage of life
From a baby's first checks to ongoing care in later life, under one roof at Riverside Mall.
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Students and young adults
Everyday illness, contraception, mental health support and medical certificates when clinically appropriate.
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Adults
Vitality Health Checks, men's and women's health, allergy, sleep and chronic condition care.
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Ongoing review of long-term conditions, medicines and home visits when needed.
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Your local GP in Rondebosch
Dr Omar's rooms are on Main Road in Rondebosch, with the mountain on your doorstep. We see patients from Rondebosch, Newlands, Claremont, Mowbray, Observatory and the surrounding southern suburbs.
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Primary healthcare for patients of all ages.
General medical care
Acute illness, minor injuries, lifestyle conditions and general check-ups for all ages.
Allergy management
Eczema, asthma and allergic rhinitis, including Phadiotop allergy testing.
Sleep concerns
Assessment of snoring, insomnia and daytime sleepiness, with referral where needed.
Women's health
Pap smears, contraception, hormone replacement therapy, breast and osteoporosis screening.
Men's health
Hair loss, prostate and testicular cancer screening, fertility and sexual health.
Child health
Healthy baby checks, immunisation prescriptions, early childhood development and illness.
Mental health
Screening and management of mental health conditions, with sessions with a mental health practitioner at the rooms.
HIV care
Ongoing management and monitoring for people living with HIV.
Virtual consultations
Telephone and video consultations for minor ailments and chronic condition follow-ups.
Home visits
Care at home for patients who need it. Charged at a separate rate.
Medical certificates
Certificates for work or study when the doctor finds them clinically appropriate.
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Ratings using the AMA Guides (6th edition) for Road Accident Fund claims.
Booking is simple
- 1
Message us on WhatsApp
Tell us your name and what you need to be seen for. Keep the first message brief.
- 2
We confirm your time
We reply with a time and tell you what to bring, such as your ID and medical aid card.
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Visit Riverside Mall
Office 3, First Floor, Riverside Mall Office Block, 95 Main Road, Rondebosch.
Meet Dr Husamuddin Omar
Dr Omar is a general practitioner at Riverside Mall in Rondebosch. He cares for patients of all ages with acute and chronic conditions, with a focus on looking at the whole person.
He has a particular interest in allergies, sleep and chronic conditions, and is involved in research at the UCT Lung Institute. His approach to care is based on evidence and current guidelines.
Inside the practice
A quiet, modern space on the first floor of the Riverside Mall Office Block. Here is what to expect when you arrive.
Medical aids we work with
The practice is contracted to most medical aids and is a Discovery network provider.
- Discovery Vitality Health Check provider
- Discovery Premier Plus network
- Discovery Smart network
- Bankmed
- Bestmed
- Bonitas
- BP Medical Aid
- Discovery Health and subsidiaries
- Engen Medical Aid
- Fedhealth
- Flexicare
- GEMS
- Genesis
- LA Health
- Polmed
- Profmed
- Remedi Health
Not sure whether your plan is covered? Send your scheme and plan name on WhatsApp and we will confirm before you visit.
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21 Google reviews
What patients say on Google
Patients share their experience of the practice in public Google reviews.
Dr. Omar is an exceptional doctor. I first took my toddlers (aged 1 and 3) to him, and they are always so comfortable around him - which says a lot! He has an all-encompassing approach to their health, always checking in on past issues while addressing new ones with care and patience. He later became my own doctor as well, and I truly appreciate that he isn't just focused on symptoms but genuinely cares about his patients' overall well-being. I highly recommend Dr. Omar to anyone looking for a caring, thorough, and attentive doctor.
I would like to place on record my gratitude and appreciation for both the professional, high caliber of service, and your personal integrity. I have always left your practice with a sense of confidence, knowing that my ailments (of broad spectrum) have been correctly diagnosed and treated. At the same time, I have never felt disdain, judgement or criticism when relating personal details regarding my health.
Very thorough, helpful and friendly.
Questions patients ask
Where is Dr Omar's practice?
Dr Omar practises from Office 3, First Floor, Riverside Mall Office Block, 95 Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town.
Which medical aids does the practice work with?
The practice is contracted to most medical aids, including Bankmed, Bestmed, Bonitas, BP Medical Aid, Discovery Health and subsidiaries, Engen Medical Aid, Fedhealth, Flexicare, GEMS, Genesis, LA Health, Polmed, Profmed and Remedi Health. If you are unsure about your plan, send us your scheme and plan name on WhatsApp.
Do you do Vitality Health Checks in Rondebosch?
Yes. Dr Omar is a Discovery Vitality Health Check provider. Your eligibility and cost depend on your Discovery plan and Vitality benefits.
How do I book an appointment?
The quickest way is to message us on WhatsApp on 079 473 4903. You can also phone the same number or book online through our Google Calendar booking page.
Do you see students from UCT?
Yes. The rooms are close to UCT. Students visit for everyday illness, medical certificates, contraception, mental health support and sports injuries.
Do you offer virtual consultations or home visits?
Yes. Telephone and video consultations are available for minor ailments and some chronic condition follow-ups. Home visits are available and are charged at a separate rate.
Book your appointment
Message Dr Omar's rooms on WhatsApp. We will confirm a time and tell you what to bring.
Office 3, First Floor, Riverside Mall Office Block, 95 Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm; Friday: 9 am to 12 pm; Saturday and Sunday: closed