Dean van der Westhuizen Inc

Dr Dean van der Westhuizen is a specialist ophthalmic surgeon based in Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga, South Africa. He provides advanced medical and surgical eye care with a focus on precision, patient-first treatment, and international standards of excellence. After completing his MBChB at the University of Cape Town, he trained at Groote Schuur Hospital, where he gained extensive surgical experience before specialising in ophthalmology. He holds postgraduate qualifications including FCOphth (SA), MMed Ophth (UCT), and DipOpth (SA). Dr Dean is a founding member of the Lowveld Eye Institute, a private eye hospital located at 14 Midnight Street, Orchards View Ext 2, Mbombela, 1200. The institute offers modern facilities equipped for advanced eye surgery, welcoming patients from Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Eswatini, and Mozambique. Conveniently located just two hours from Maputo, the clinic is a trusted referral centre for outpatients who seek treatment not readily available in Mozambique. His areas of expertise include: Retinal detachment repair Diabetic vitrectomy Macular hole surgery Cataract surgery (routine and complex) Epiretinal membrane peeling Vitreomacular traction surgery In addition to retinal and cataract surgery, Dr Dean provides full ophthalmic assessments, second opinions, and management of complex eye conditions. Patients benefit from his commitment to surgical innovation, evidence-based medicine, and compassionate care. The Lowveld Eye Institute is contracted with major South African medical aids and assists cross-border patients with flexible payment options. Consultations are available in English and Afrikaans.