{"id":18,"date":"2026-02-24T20:19:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T20:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barnard.velenturestudios.com\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:13:31","slug":"meet-the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barnard.velenturestudios.com\/index.php\/meet-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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General Practitioners in Gordon’s Bay<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr Danette Barnard<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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MBChB (Pret), BSc. Hons, Aerospace Med (Pret)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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General Practitioner and Founder<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dr Danette Barnard is the founding practitioner of the practice, bringing together her vision of compassionate, patient-centred healthcare with a strong foundation in clinical excellence. With a background that includes specialised training in aerospace medicine, she offers a unique perspective on health, performance, and preventative care.<\/p>

Passionate about building long-term relationships with her patients, Dr Barnard is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where individuals and families feel supported, understood, and confidently guided in their healthcare journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr Ansa van Velden<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With over 28 years of experience, Dr Ansa van Velden brings a wealth of knowledge and a deeply caring approach to patient care. She has a special interest in women\u2019s health, menopause management, and ultrasound imaging, particularly in pregnancy and gynaecology.<\/p>

Her approach is rooted in lifestyle medicine, focusing on long-term wellbeing and empowering patients to take an active role in their health. She believes that true wellness begins from within, guiding patients toward balanced and sustainable health outcomes.<\/p>

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Dr Theunis Potgieter<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dr Theunis Potgieter brings over 46 years of medical experience, including 22 years in emergency medicine. His extensive background in trauma and acute care allows him to approach patient concerns with confidence, precision, and calm expertise.<\/p>

He has a particular interest in men\u2019s health and is committed to providing practical, solution-focused care, ensuring patients feel reassured and well cared for in both urgent and routine medical situations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr Maryke van der Merwe<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With more than 32 years of experience, Dr Maryke van der Merwe offers a thoughtful and holistic approach to healthcare. She has a strong interest in the management of chronic illnesses and focuses on treating the whole person\u2014addressing the connection between mind, body, and overall wellbeing.<\/p>

Her patient-centred approach emphasises continuity of care, support, and education, helping patients manage long-term conditions with confidence and clarity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr Susan Lategan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dr Susan Lategan is a dedicated and compassionate practitioner with a growing focus on paediatrics, chronic disease management, and holistic patient care. She is committed to building strong relationships with her patients and providing attentive, personalised care tailored to each individual\u2019s needs.<\/p>

Her approach combines modern medical practice with a genuine interest in overall wellbeing, ensuring patients feel heard and supported throughout their care.<\/p>

Outside of her professional role, she enjoys hiking and crocheting, which provide a creative and restorative balance to her work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr Alida Nieuwoudt<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With over 33 years of experience, Dr Alida Nieuwoudt brings a calm and experienced presence to the practice. She has a special interest in paediatrics and is passionate about caring for children and supporting families through every stage of development.<\/p>

Her gentle, patient-focused approach ensures that both children and parents feel at ease, creating a reassuring environment where young patients receive attentive and compassionate care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our Doctors General Practitioners in Gordon’s Bay Book an Appointment Dr Danette Barnard MBChB (Pret), BSc. Hons, Aerospace Med (Pret) General Practitioner and Founder Dr Danette Barnard is the founding practitioner of the practice, bringing together her vision of compassionate, patient-centred healthcare with a strong foundation in clinical excellence. With a background that includes specialised […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ocean_post_layout":"full-screen","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"","ocean_second_sidebar":"","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"","ocean_custom_header_template":"","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"on","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/barnard.velenturestudios.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/barnard.velenturestudios.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/barnard.velenturestudios.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barnard.velenturestudios.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barnard.velenturestudios.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/barnard.velenturestudios.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":446,"href":"https:\/\/barnard.velenturestudios.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions\/446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/barnard.velenturestudios.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}