Dr. Gert van der Merwe

About Dr. van der Merwe

Dr. Gert van der Merwe is a registered surgical gastroenterologist based in Tzaneen, Limpopo. He is listed by Mediclinic as a colorectal and general surgeon, and he practises at Mediclinic Tzaneen.

He completed his MBChB at the University of Pretoria in 2004, obtained the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons of South Africa — FCS (SA) — in 2012, and was awarded the Certificate in Gastroenterology (SA) by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2024. That certificate is the surgical gastroenterology sub-specialty qualification of the College of Surgeons.

His published clinical focus includes colorectal malignancies, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction, with a stated interest in minimally invasive surgery. That mix of surgical and gastrointestinal training is why he reviews HealthySouthAfrica content on IBS and related digestive conditions.

Qualifications

2004 MBChB, University of Pretoria
2012 FCS (SA), Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
2024 Cert Gastroenterology (SA), Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Areas of expertise

According to his Mediclinic profile, Dr. van der Merwe’s core clinical work covers colorectal and general surgery, with particular emphasis on the conditions below.

Surgical Gastroenterology Colorectal Surgery Colorectal Malignancies Inflammatory Bowel Disease Intestinal Failure Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Minimally Invasive Surgery General Surgery

Practice details

Dr. van der Merwe practises at Mediclinic Tzaneen in Limpopo. The hospital serves Tzaneen and surrounding areas including Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit, Giyani and Modjadjiskloof.

Please note: Dr. van der Merwe is a medical reviewer for HealthySouthAfrica. He does not provide medical advice through this website. For clinical appointments, please contact his practice directly via Mediclinic Tzaneen.

Dr. van der Merwe’s role at HealthySouthAfrica

As a medical reviewer, Dr. van der Merwe helps maintain the quality and safety of our digestive-health content. He reviews IBS and related gastrointestinal articles for:

Clinical accuracy and alignment with current medical evidence.
Safety — flagging any advice that could be harmful if misinterpreted.
Clarity — ensuring medical concepts are explained in plain language.
Local relevance — confirming the content suits the South African healthcare context, including care outside major metro centres.

Medically reviewed by Dr. van der Merwe

Articles reviewed by Dr. van der Merwe carry a review badge and a note confirming the date of review. This transparency helps you trust what you read.

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