Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital’s esteemed neurosurgeon, Dr Antoine Botha, has recently returned from a prestigious observational fellowship at Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital in midtown Manhattan, New York.
Under the guidance of Dr Dan Riew, a world-renowned cervical spine surgeon, Dr Botha enhanced his skills in minimally invasive techniques, complex deformity corrections, and innovative research. This opportunity arose after Botha and Riew formed a strong friendship at the Global Spine Congress in Prague.
“My experience at Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital was invaluable, and I learnt the importance of communicating complex procedures with compassion and clarity, leading to a higher clinical success rate,” Botha says, praising Riew’s humility, welcoming approach and dedication to teaching.
This fellowship not only broadened Botha’s expertise but also reinforced his pride in Life Wilgeheuwel’s exceptional standards.
“We rival top international hospitals like Weill Cornell in clinical care, theatre equipment, staff training and doctor calibre,” he adds.
His enhanced skills will significantly benefit local patients requiring neurosurgical and spinal care. His experience underscores Life Wilgeheuwel’s commitment to providing world-class healthcare.
