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Dr. Apffelstaedt

2023

Dr Justus Apffelstaedt

Dr Apffelstaedt practices and consults on both breast and thyroid/parathyroid health in Windhoek, Namibia. Consultations take place at the Paramount Healthcare Centre (PHCC) and Surgery at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital (LPPH) in Windhoek. Surgery with immediate reconstruction is currently done in Cape Town.

Dr Apffelstaedt’ s scheduled visits to Windhoek in 2023 are:

2023 Namibia Dates

16th - 18th January

13th - 15th February

6th - 8th March

24th - 26th April

22nd - 24th May

19th - 21st June

17th - 19th July

14th - 16th August

04th - 06th September

2nd - 04th October

30th October - 1st November

27th - 29th November

Dr Apffelstaedt offers the following services in Windhoek, Namibia:

Breast Health

Breast health services encompass breast health management as well as breast disease treatment and management. This includes:

Clinical examination, management of benign breast concerns, breast cancer risk assessment, breast cancer diagnosis, breast cancer treatment and management (including breast cancer follow-ups), male breast cancer and independent second opinions.

Thyroid Health

Thyroid health services encompass comprehensive thyroid health management including:

Clinical examination, thyroid health assessment, management of thyroid nodules or enlargement of the thyroid gland, thyroid cancer surgery and multidisciplinary clinic, surgical treatment of hyperthyroidism and assessment of familial risk of thyroid cancer.

 

Parathyroid Health

Parathyroid health services encompass comprehensive parathyroid health management including:

Clinical examination, assessment of parathyroid function, surgical therapy for primary, secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism and minimally invasive hyperparathyroidism.

 

Genetic counselling and testing:

Dr Apffelstaedt offers genetic counselling and testing for patients who have a family history of breast and ovarian cancers. If you are related to a known gene carrier and have some concerns about your own disposition, please feel free to schedule an appointment.

To book an appointment with Dr Apffelstaedt in Windhoek, please call the Paramount Healthcare Centre: +264 (0)16-287 1103 or +264 (0)61-287 1125 or Email: apffelstaedt@paramounthcc.com.na

If you would like to speak to the Cape Town office, call +27 (0)21-930 2662.

 

COVID-19 measures in place

Dr Apffelstaedt provides an essential service and is available to see and treat patients during this time. There are stringent safety measures in place. He does not attend to patients with general or respiratory complaints, which minimises any risk of COVID-19 contact.

Plastic surgeon partner

Dr Alexander Zühlke

We have a professional working relationship with Dr Alexander Zühlke for reconstructive surgeries. Dr Zühlke is a member of the South African and German Association of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). Dr Zühlke is a consultant in the division of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at Tygerberg Hospital - University of Stellenbosch University and has been the acting head over many years.

In the news

Dr Apffelstaedt is regularly featured in media and selected press clippings are uploaded to the website under News and Events. Some of these clippings are featured below.

You can also follow Dr Apffelstaedt on Facebook and Instagram.

 

Channel Africa speaks to Dr Apffelstaedt

Channel Africa spoke to Dr Apffelstaedt about the rise in cancer cases in young people. Go to interview clips.

Evolution of genetics

Dr Apffelstaedt was featured in IOL about the evolution of genetics in breast cancer and its benefit for risk assessment and treatment plans. Read full article

Cape Talk Interview

Cape Talk spoke to Dr Apffelstaedt about breast cancer and men. Go to interview.

Below are the official Operating Hours for the Paramount Healthcare Center Sub Acute.

  • VISITING HOURS 15:00 to 16:00
  • VISITING HOURS: 18:00 to 20:00

Below are the official Operating Hours for the Paramount Healthcare Center Pharmacy.

  • Monday - Friday 08:00 to 17:30

Below are the official Operating Hours for the Paramount Healthcare Center Clinic Services.

  • Monday - Friday 08:00 to 17:30

Below are the official Operating Hours for the Paramount Healthcare Center Oncology.

  • Monday - Friday 08:00 to 17:00

2023 Dr Apffelstaedt practices and consults on both breast and thyroid/parathyroid health in Windhoek, Namibia. Consultations take place at the Paramount Healthcare Centre (PHCC) and Surgery at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital (LPPH) in Windhoek. Surgery with immediate reconstruction is currently done in Cape Town. Dr Apffelstaedt offers genetic counselling and testing for patients who have a family history of breast and ovarian cancers. If you are related to a known gene carrier and have some concerns about your own disposition, please feel fre...

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CONTACT DETAILS

Below are the Contact Details for the various Paramount Healthcare Center divisions.

  • Sub Acute 061 2871106
  • Pharmacy 061 287 1102
  • Clinic Services 061 2871103
  • Oncology 061 2871188
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