Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital

Description

Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital is a private hospital in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The hospital is the flagship hospital of the Lenmed Health Group, and was previously known as Lenmed Private Hospital. Facilities include a 24 hour Trauma and Emergency Unit.

GETTING THERE

The hospital is located in Marlin Avenue, Lenasia Ext 8 in Johannesburg in Gauteng. Nearby main roads are the M10 to the West of the hospital and the R554 to the North-East.

PAYMENT

The Hospital charges private and medical aid patients according to tariffs negotiated with the various medical aids.

Before Arrival:

Patients are to contact their medical aid and ask: - For pre-authorization regarding their hospitalization and an authorization number - Whether a motivational letter is required from their doctor - Which costs will be covered - What the maximum benefits are - About exclusions that might be applicable - Whether patient needs to make a co-payment to the hospital on admission.

Patients should take the following along:

• Medical aid authorization number
• Cash/cheque/credit card for payment of levy/co-payment to the Hospital, if required by their medical aid
• Identity document
• Medical aid card

Private patients who do not belong to a medical aid will need to pay a deposit. - This can be paid by cash, cheque or credit card

SPECIALIST SERVICES

• 24 hour trauma and emergency
• All major medical disciplines
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery in Gynaecology, Urology and General Surgery.
• Oncology
• Patient shuttle