DR LLOYD VAMBE, SPECIALIST SURGEON - WE ALWAYS CARE

EDENVALE, BEDFORDVIEW, BOKSBURG, KEMPTON PARK & BENONI

About Us

Dr Lloyd Vambe is a specialist surgeon situated in Kempton Park, Gauteng. He understands all nine basic areas of surgery which is listed below. Should you experiencing health concerns with any of the following, you may need to book a consultation for management and care.

The digestive tract.
The abdomen and its contents.
The skin and soft tissue, including the breasts.
The head and neck.
The blood vessels and heart.
The endocrine system (hormones and glands).
Surgical treatment of cancer.
Surgical managment of traumatic injuries.
Care of critically ill patients with surgical needs.

Services

General Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Scopes and minor procedures done in the procedure room

Causes of abdominal pain include:

Indigestion after eating
Gallstones and gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
Pregnancy, gas
Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease)
Appendicitis
Ulcers
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Pancreatitis

Harmless abdominal pain usually subsides or goes away within two hours.

When to seek immediate medical attention:

You have abdominal pain that is very sharp, severe, and sudden.
You also have pain in the chest, neck, or shoulder.
You're vomiting blood, have bloody diarrhea, or have black, tarry stools (melena)
You have a high fever.
You’re having difficulty breathing.
You develop consistent nausea and /or vomiting.
Your abdomen is stiff, hard, and tender to the touch.
You can’t move your bowels, especially if you’re also vomiting.

Maps & Directions

Arwyp Medical Centre,
1st Floor,
20 Pine Avenue,
Kempton Park

Contact Details

011-922-1551
Emergency: (Monday to Friday, 8:00 - 16:00) 082-319-1921
Emergency: (Weekend) 082-464-7564

Website: www.arwyp.com