Dr Reinette Bester

Reinette is the perfect paediatrician as she is able to sooth parent and child equally, while mindful to explain exactly what she is doing and what the aim is of what she is doing. She does not just goes ooh and ah with the parents getting more and more worried.

She is thorough and precise, yet warm and approachable, with special interest in asthma and allergies.

Her CV reads as follows:

• Born and grew up in small town Evander in the Eastern Transvaal
• Matriculated in 1993
• Studied medicine as pregraduate @ University of Pretoria for 6 years and obtained MBcHB degree in 1999
• Developed keen interest and totally fell in love with Paediatrics, especially neonatology, during Internship and Community service year –  completed both years in Mpumalanga
• Studied postgraduate @ University of Freestate for 4 years and obtained MMed degree
• Worked in private practice in Johannesburg for 14 months prior to relocating to Cape Town. 
• Currently working as private paediatrician at both Milnerton Mediclinic and Blaauwberg Netcare Hospital

Married to my other half, Eben, 10 years ago.  As a husband and wife couple unable to have children of our own, I do realize what an incredible and special gift a child is... one that should be loved, treasured and not be taken for granted.  My philosophy in life is to give 100% in everything I do.  "To live is not to wait for all the storms to pass by, it is about learning to dance in the rain" 

She is also part of the PlanetParent Expert panel; and ready to take your questions.