General Practitioner | Wellness on Ladies Mile

Dr Brian Behrens &
Dr Caela van Niekerk

General Practitioner

From little ones with the sniffles to managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension, Dr. Behrens and Dr Caela provides top-notch care for every member of the family. Whether you're dealing with an acute illness or need ongoing support for conditions like asthma or dyslipidaemia, they are here to guide you on your health journey.

Got a sore shoulder, knee, or tennis elbow? They also offers thorough musculo-skeletal evaluations and cortisone injections for pain relief from allergies, carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, and more.

About Dr. Brian Behrens

Dr. Brian Behrens graduated with First Class Honours in MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 2013, also holding a degree in Physiotherapy. With awards in Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Anatomy, he brings a wealth of expertise to his practice.

After years as a partner at Kendalwood Surgery, he founded Dr Brian Behrens GP Rooms in 2024, dedicated to providing comprehensive family health care with a focus on long-term patient relationships.

Dr Caela van Niekerk

With years of experience in the medical field, I’ve developed a holistic approach that blends clinical expertise with compassionate care, ensuring that each patient’s unique needs are understood and addressed.

As a dedicated General Medical Practitioner, my priority is to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care focused on improving the overall health and well-being of my patients. By actively listening and collaborating on personalized care plans, I empower patients to take control of their health journey.

Services

All acute illness
Adult and Child health care
Chronic illness care (such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, asthma…)
Thorough musculo-skeletal evaluation Evaluation for and provision of Cortisone injections for: allergy, shoulder pain, knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow and bursitis

Additional Services

Mental health care
Weight loss: Medical treatment to assist weight loss
Minor surgical procedures: done under local anaesthetic -
- Unwanted skin lesions: excision and closure
- Skin wart removal: debridement and liquid nitrogen application
- Abscess: incision and drainage - Ingrown toenail: partial excision of the nail
- Other nail disorders: total nail excision available - Skin tag: removal through excision or liquid nitrogen application
- Nose bleeds: cautery

Why choose us?

Dr. Brian Behrens is contracted with Discovery Health, offering seamless claim submissions at Discovery rates. As a Smart Plan-approved provider and Discovery Premier Plus General Practitioner, Dr. Behrens coordinates care for the Diabetes Care Program, Cardio Care Program, and Mental Health Care Program. He also facilitates the activation of chronic benefits and associated medication, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care for patients.

All acute illness
Adult and Child health care

Chronic illness care
(such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, asthma…)
Thorough musculo-skeletal evaluation and treatment

Evaluation for and provision of Cortisone injections for:
allergy, shoulder pain, knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow and bursitis
Mental health care