Preventative care and health screening
Routine check-ups, risk assessment and age-appropriate screening.
General Practitioner in Empangeni
Dr. Christoff Bell
Your GP in Empangeni — for the everyday and the unexpected.
Meet Dr. Bell
Broad scope medicine
Dr Christoff Bell is a seasoned general practitioner with 16 years of experience across rural district and tertiary hospital settings in Kwazulu-Natal. His practice brings together preventative and chronic care, emergency medicine, minor procedures, ultrasound and palliative care.
His clinical work is informed by his extensive hands-on experience at a primary care level in resource limited settings alongside his practical commitment to clear, attentive patient care.
Read Dr. Bell’s full bio
Services
What the practice offers
Primary care of chronic conditions
Ongoing management of diabetes, hypertension, HIV and other long-term illness.
Paediatrics
Assessment and care of infants, children and adolescents.
Basic emergency care
Injuries, minor trauma and acute illness, including nebulisation for respiratory conditions.
Minor surgical procedures
Lump and growth removal, excision biopsy, wound suturing and abscess drainage.
Palliative care (children and adults)
Symptom control and supportive care for life-limiting illness.
Pain management and joint injections
Targeted treatment for acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Basic ultrasound evaluation
Point-of-care scanning to guide diagnosis in the consulting room.
IV infusions
In-rooms intravenous fluids and medication where clinically indicated.
In-practice procedures
Practical care beyond the consultation
Dr. Bell’s broad hospital experience supports a range of minor procedures performed in the practice, where clinically appropriate.
- Minor surgeryRemoval of selected lumps and growths, excision biopsy and abscess drainage.
- Wound careAssessment, cleaning and suturing of suitable wounds.
- Targeted treatmentJoint injections, IV infusions and point-of-care ultrasound when indicated.
Appointments
Book a consultation
In-person consultation
A full clinical assessment at the practice, including examination, procedures and point-of-care ultrasound where needed.
Virtual consultation
A scheduled video consultation for follow-ups, results, prescriptions and advice that does not require examination.
Home visit
A consultation at your home within the Empangeni area, when clinically appropriate.
Practice hours
- Monday – Friday: 07:45 – 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 – 12:00
Book online for the quickest option, or phone the practice if you would prefer to speak to someone.
Phone
Practice address
Addison medical centre
5 Addison street
Empangeni central
3880
Fees
Consultation fees
Fees are payable at the time of consultation. Please contact the practice for medical aid and payment arrangements.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard consultation | R550 |
| Extended consultation | R1000 |
| Virtual consultation | R350 |
| Home visit consultation | R1000 |
Surgical procedure and ultrasound fees are available on request once billing arrangements are confirmed.