Meet the Team
The people behind your care
Surgeon, anaesthetists, surgical assistants, theatre sister and office staff.
Alongside Dr van den Bergh, these are the practitioners and staff you may meet when you come in for a consultation or a procedure at Netcare Milpark Hospital.
Dr Barend van den Bergh
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr van den Bergh has a special interest in oncological breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery. He consults at the Netcare Breast Care Centre of Excellence in Milpark as part of a multidisciplinary team.
APRASSA Member
FC Plast Surg (SA)
MMed (Wits)
HPCSA Registered
Areas of specialisation
Your anaesthetist looks after you throughout surgery, managing your anaesthetic and
keeping you comfortable and safe.
Dr Aneshree Chetty
Anaesthetist
Dr Nelmarie Starbuck
Anaesthetist
Dr Emily Bezuidenhout
Anaesthetist
Surgical assistants
Surgical assistants work alongside Dr van den Bergh in theatre during your operation.
Dr Jonathan Kourie
Surgical assistant
Dr Lorna McCrindle
Surgical assistant
Dr Elizabeth Hart
Surgical assistant
Theatre scrub sister
The scrub sister prepares and manages the sterile instruments and equipment used in your operation.
Sr Esther Ndlovu
Theatre scrub sister
Office staff
The practice office is your first point of contact for appointments and enquiries.
Mavis Ncube
Medical Aid Authorisations Coordinator
Kelly Rodrigues
Clinical Practice & Patient Liaison
What patients say
Dr van den Bergh consults as part of a multidisciplinary breast cancer team at the Breast Care Centre of Excellence in Milpark.
Suite E, Netcare Milpark Hospital
9 Guild Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193
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It starts with a conversation. Consulting rooms at the Breast Centre, Netcare Milpark Hospital, Johannesburg.