Nomlindo Makubalo
Pediatrician
Walton Building Coryngham road Port Elizabeth South Africa, 6001About
Dr. Nomlindo Makubalo is a pediatrician practicing in Port Elizabeth , South Africa. Dr. Makubalo is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Makubalo diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Makubalo can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
UCT MBchB 2003
Peninsula Technikon Diploma in Medical Technology 1995
CMSA Diploma in Child Health 2006
CMSA FCPAED 2011
Yale University/FPD Certificate in Advanced Health Management 2013
CMSA Diploma in HIV management 2015
UCT Post Grad Diploma in Community Paediatrics and Child Health 2016
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- District Clinical specialist Nelson Mandela Bay 2013 - 2017
Awards
- Rural Doctor of the year 2016 Discovery and Rudasa
Professional Memberships
- CMSA PEADIATRIC FACULTY
- SAMA
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Retina South Africa
- PE Down Syndrome Association
Areas of research
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