Our Resident KMC Doctors
Dr Brett Craig
MBChB(UCT) MFGP(SA)
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Brett was born and bred in Kokstad and is an true East Griqualander. He returned to Kokstad in 1992 after doing three years of surgical training. He has a special interest in General and Ears Nose and Throat surgery. Brett also has a passion for rural South Africa and its communities especially in relation to developing healthcare facilities to care for and meet their needs.
He is married to Marlene, the pharmacy manager at the Kokstad Private Hospital, who has been his constant support during the development and running of the Kokstad Private Hospital and Kokstad Medical Centre.
Outside medicine he is passionate about playing polo and interacting with his two children and family. Brett would most definitely be a farmer if he was not a doctor.
MBChB(UCT) MFGP(SA)
LinkedIn Profile
Brett was born and bred in Kokstad and is an true East Griqualander. He returned to Kokstad in 1992 after doing three years of surgical training. He has a special interest in General and Ears Nose and Throat surgery. Brett also has a passion for rural South Africa and its communities especially in relation to developing healthcare facilities to care for and meet their needs.
He is married to Marlene, the pharmacy manager at the Kokstad Private Hospital, who has been his constant support during the development and running of the Kokstad Private Hospital and Kokstad Medical Centre.
Outside medicine he is passionate about playing polo and interacting with his two children and family. Brett would most definitely be a farmer if he was not a doctor.
Dr Deirdre Duminy
MBChB(Pret) DA(SA)
Deirdre joined the practice in 2005 on a part time basis just as the Kokstad Private Hospital and Kokstad Medical Centre opened its doors for the first time. Prior to moving to East Griqualand she lived in Pretoria where she finished her studies at the University of Pretoria. Deirdre did her diploma in Anaesthesiology through Tuks and was set on becoming an anaethetist before deciding to exchange the rat race of Gauteng for the slower rural pace where there is time to spend with husband Andrew and their three kids. Despite anaesthesia being a first love for her, the diversity of practicing medicine in a set up such as this has been very satisfying and stimulating. Her hobbies are hiking with her family, horse riding, running and paddling.
MBChB(Pret) DA(SA)
Deirdre joined the practice in 2005 on a part time basis just as the Kokstad Private Hospital and Kokstad Medical Centre opened its doors for the first time. Prior to moving to East Griqualand she lived in Pretoria where she finished her studies at the University of Pretoria. Deirdre did her diploma in Anaesthesiology through Tuks and was set on becoming an anaethetist before deciding to exchange the rat race of Gauteng for the slower rural pace where there is time to spend with husband Andrew and their three kids. Despite anaesthesia being a first love for her, the diversity of practicing medicine in a set up such as this has been very satisfying and stimulating. Her hobbies are hiking with her family, horse riding, running and paddling.
Dr Hugo Groeneveld
MBChB(Pret) DRCOG(UK) FCFP(SA) DFM(SA) DTM&H(Wits)
Hugo joined the practice in 1997. After living and working in the UK, he and his wife Nicky decided to settle in Kokstad. While here they have been blessed with three children and cherish their ability to remain a family orientated couple. Hugo loves rural life and rural medicine. He has a particular interest in family medicine and enjoys the multidisciplinary exposure that KMC and KPH offers on a daily basis.
Prior to joining KMC, Hugo did rotations in obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics, emergency medicine, family medicine and has worked in rural Mpumalanga. He is a keen advocate of ongoing medical education and in his spare time reads, interacts with his family, travels and participates in a variety of sport.
MBChB(Pret) DRCOG(UK) FCFP(SA) DFM(SA) DTM&H(Wits)
Hugo joined the practice in 1997. After living and working in the UK, he and his wife Nicky decided to settle in Kokstad. While here they have been blessed with three children and cherish their ability to remain a family orientated couple. Hugo loves rural life and rural medicine. He has a particular interest in family medicine and enjoys the multidisciplinary exposure that KMC and KPH offers on a daily basis.
Prior to joining KMC, Hugo did rotations in obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics, emergency medicine, family medicine and has worked in rural Mpumalanga. He is a keen advocate of ongoing medical education and in his spare time reads, interacts with his family, travels and participates in a variety of sport.
