Qualifications

1994
MBChB University of Stellenbosch

1996
DA(SA) Diplomate of the College of Anaesthesiologist of SA

2001
Fellowship of the College of Anaesthesiologists of South Africa

Special Interests

Anaesthesia for major colorectal and abdominal cancer surgery

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Anaesthesia for obstetric and major gynaecological surgery

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DR. DIRK VAN ZIJL

MBChB(Stell) DA(SA) FCA(SA)

Dirk van Zijl has more than 25 years of experience in Anaesthesia for various types of surgery ranging from complex colorectal cancer procedures to high risk obstetric surgery.

He has been in full time private practice since 2006, and is the current elected CEO of Southern Anaesthetics.

MEMBERSHIP/REGISTRATIONS

Immediate Past President South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA)

Past Convener & current Executive Member SASA Private Practice Business Unit

Current Treasurer, Past Chairman SASA Cape Western Branch

Member General Medical Council of Great Britain

Member HPCSA

CURRENT CPD ACTIVITIES

SASA National and Regional Congresses Regular attendee for more than 20 years

International Obstetric Congress 2019

World Congress of Anaesthesia 2016

PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

SASA Registrar Communications Prize 2000

UCT Dept of Anaes Registrar of the Year Award 2001

UCT Dept of Anaes Consultant of the Year Award 2004

SASA Travel Scholarship Prize 2005

South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA) National and regional congresses Regular invited speaker for more than 20 years

SASA Private Practice Business Unit courses Presenter and facilitator for last five years.

2016 World Congress of Anaesthesia Invited Speaker.

LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK

I love mountain biking and trail running, and escaping to wilderness areas with my family. Also enjoy birdwatching and photography.