Doc Moodley’s surgery rocks

HAVING recently joined Melomed Hospital opposite the John Ross Parkway Eco Junction, private obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Jayeshnee Moodley (36), is positive about what the future holds for medicine in South Africa.

The 2017 Zululand Businesswoman of the Year, who hails from Verulam, completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal before completing her Masters degree in medicine.

With a special interest in gynaecology and heading up the gynaecology unit at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital in Durban for two years, Moodley told the ZO she eventually found her way to Zululand in 2014.

‘I came to the area in 2014 and worked in a private practice while completing my Advanced Health Management studies through Yale University.

‘Having worked for the state, I didn’t see myself being in private practice for too long, but must admit that it now appeals to me.

‘It’s rewarding to see patients from the beginning to the end of a pregnancy and most likely be involved with them in their next pregnancy. One almost become part of their family,’ she said.

Her holistic approach to personal relationships with her patients is clearly illustrated by a quote plastered on the wall of her consulting room, ‘Every family has a story, welcome to ours’.

‘I have a open door policy with my patients and encourage them to call or email me at any time so we’ll have a chat about things.

‘Patients feel free to tell you everything that’s going on and you can better manage them holistically, which is not something you can usually do as a standard specialist in private practice.

Groovy theatre

While many surgeons opt for headphones or a quiet environment during surgery, Dr Moodley’s approach is somewhat unique.

‘You don’t want to listen to monitors while you’re having your baby, so I ask my patients what they would like to listen to during birth and I find that the music relaxes them.

‘It’s an environment they enjoy because childbirth shouldn’t be scary, it should be a wonderful event and we try and make it as relaxing as possible.

‘We have a large playlist for surgery that covers a vast array of music, from rock to pop and classical music.’

Moodley believes South Africa has one of the best healthcare systems in the world.

‘We see and experience things that others don’t and therefore know how to manage things better than anybody else. It’s just that our resources in the country are limited by what we can financially afford.’

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