Apffelstaedt, Hoosain & Associates is a multi-disciplinary Breast, Thyroid and Parathyroid centre offering comprehensive clinical, and screening (3D-mammography and 2D- and 3D-ultrasound) services, for any breast, thyroid and parathyroid health and cancer-related matters.
Our dedicated and highly qualified team assists you in proactively managing your health not just the disease.
Founded by Doctor Justus Apffelstaedt, the practice offers services in Cape Town and Windhoek. With decades of experience, Dr Apffelstaedt and Dr Hoosain run an internationally recognised and highly qualified team at our Cape Town centre and Dr Apffelstaedt personally assists patients at the Windhoek centre.
Dr Justus Apffelstaedt
Dr Fatima Hoosain
Meet the Principals and our team on our members’ page: Our Members
The Panorama, Cape Town, practice offers:
The practice of Dr Justus P Apffelstaedt Oncologic Surgeon in Windhoek, Namibia, offers:
MISSION:
The team at Apffelstaedt, Hoosain and Associates offers a personalised breast and thyroid health service that exceeds internationally leading indicators of quality in a caring environment.
VALUE:
The team at Apffelstaedt, Hoosain and Associates believes in empowering people to make informed decisions about their breast and thyroid health.
WE DELIVER THIS COMMITMENT BY:
- Creating an environment that preserves the dignity of our patients
- Remaining at the forefront of scientific and technical advances in breast health and management of thyroid/parathyroid concerns
- Ensuring that academic correctness is the only driver of our health care decisions upholding our ethics in breast healthcare and management of thyroid/parathyroid concerns and remaining transparent and independent
CSI
Dr J Apffelstaedt regularly gives talks on breast and thyroid health matters both in South Africa and Namibia and we support CSI initiatives. The current formal collaboration is with the Reach for Recovery Ditto Project in the Western Cape.
Click here: The Ditto Project for detailed information.
If you would like more details, email us on info@apffelstaedt-hoosain.com
What our patients say
“I would like to wish the most amazing team, Happy Holidays! Thank you for all your care, support and excellent work. You are the best multidisciplinary team! A special thank you to Dr Lyn, Dr Fatima, Dr Rika, Dr Alexander, Shaziah, Natasha and the kind radiographers!”
“Dr Lynne Fortuin. I will not swap you for anyone.”
“Dr Hoosain is a wonderful caring doctor. Thank you for what you have done for me.”
“During this traumatic time and pandemic, our lives are often surrounded by fear. In December 2020, I had to see Dr Apffelstaedt for an important visit. I was pleasantly surprised to see how well Covid-19 processes are monitored and managed at the practice. The doctors and all staff adhere to these same protocols. Even whilst having a mammogram, ultrasound or any other visits, COVID protocols are strictly adhered to. I am grateful to the team for making sure that it is always a relaxed and safe experience.”
“In May 2020 I discovered a small lump in my breast. In the following weeks I had to visit Dr Apffelstaedt quite a few times. I was pleasantly surprised by the efficiency and strict protocols adhered to by the friendly staff and doctors, in spite of the difficult circumstances caused by Covid-19. I would encourage you to stay healthy by keeping your appointments regularly. I am certainly very glad I did.”
“As you can imagine, discovering a lump in your breast is incredibly scary. From the very first consultation, Dr Hoosain made me feel completely at ease. She is kind, compassionate, and takes the time to explain everything in detail — before, during, and after surgery. Her calm and caring manner gave me so much confidence throughout the process. I felt informed, supported, and in the best possible hands. I’m truly grateful to have had her as my doctor.”
“I would like to express my deep gratitude to Dr. Fatima Hoosain and her medical team for their exceptional care during my recent total thyroidectomy. From the very beginning, she welcomed me with warmth and instilled confidence through her professional manner and skill.
This was a delicate surgery following the diagnosis of multi-thyroid follicular nodular disease that left me with a massive growth, yet she performed the total thyroidectomy with remarkable precision. I am thankful to God for providing me with such a highly competent and caring surgeon, and for answering my prayers in guiding her hands and the medical staff.
Dr. Hoosain’s expertise and confidence throughout the process reassured me, and today I can testify to the excellent outcome. She truly is an expert specialist not by chance, but by training, dedication, and ability.
For anyone considering surgery and perhaps feeling anxious, I want to encourage you that you will be in very capable and compassionate hands with Dr. Hoosain.”
“I previously had a partial thyroidectomy with a different surgeon, and after being diagnosed with one of the less common thyroid cancers, I sought a second opinion from Dr. Hoosain.
Of course, I’d rather not have had to have another thyroid surgery, but if it had to be with anyone, I’m grateful to have found Dr. Hoosain. On top of being an incredibly skilled surgeon, she’s also really knowledgeable about the thyroid, fantastic at explaining, and just really patient.
Not only was the recovery this time better, but Dr Hoosain also managed to fix my really ugly, painful scar and somehow make it smaller?! Incredible.
Having thyroid issues is very scary because of how central the organ is to so many functions in your body. But if you do have to have surgery, go to Dr Hoosain!”
“Dr Hoosain and her team saved my life. She is such a caring and compassionate specialist who was there for us every single step of the way. Nothing was too much for her or her team and her quick response and reaction is why I am 4 days post recovery and have not had any complications or pain. Then…Dr Zuhlke is an angel and his expertise in plastic & reconstructive surgery is next level. I never had to go and sit at a hospital and just be a number waiting for tests or appointments. Everything was done at their practice and from the reception to the radiologist to the practice manager..we are always treated like royalty. Their multi disciplinary team are unvelievable and I have such a deep respect for each and everyone at Apffelstaedt & Hossain. Thank You for looking after us and for walking with us through this journey. We are forever grateful.”