Dr Tshilidzi Sadiki
Dr Tshilidzi Sadiki is a passionate Neurosurgeon based in Pretoria. He obtained his medical degree (MBChB) in 2011 from the University of Limpopo, formerly known as MEDUNSA. In 2012, Dr Sadiki began his Internship at Pietersburg/Mankweng Hospital Complex. He then went on to complete his community service and later served as a Medical Officer at the same hospital.
In 2016, Dr Sadiki took up a registrar post at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital Neurological Surgery Department. Dr Sadiki received his Fellowship from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) in 2019 and qualified with a Master of Medicine (MMed) in Neurosurgery from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) in 2024. He attained his Fellowship in Skull-Base and Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery and Adult Neurosurgery Fellowship from Germany.
Dr Sadiki's commitment to continuous learning is evident in his completion of several advanced courses in skull base surgery in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, ensuring his knowledge is always up-to-date.
Memberships:
- Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- Society of Neurosurgeons of South Africa (SNSA)
- Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA)
- Young African Neurosurgeons Forum (YANF)
- The Skull Base Congress
- The World Medical Association
Dr Sadiki has a special interest in skull base and neuroendoscopy.
Dr Paseka Seroto
Dr Paseka Seroto is a husband and father of three, a neurosurgeon by profession with a special interest in spinal surgery. He holds an MBChB qualification and a Master's in Neurosurgery from Sefako Makgatho University, as well as an FC Neurosurgery qualification from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
Additional qualifications: Spine fellowship at Stellenbosch University, AO Global spine diploma, and MBA in Healthcare Leadership (Stellenbosch University).
Certificates: Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME), ECC Endoscopic Spine Surgery, ECC Spine Diploma, Executive Leadership in Global Surgery from UCT, artificial intelligence in healthcare (MIT), and International Consortium of Health Outcome Measures (ICHOM) accreditation. Dr Seroto spent 8 months (endoscopic fellowship) with Dr Nel at Spine Africa and the Uniportal Biportal Endoscopy Course with Dr Malcolm Pestonji (India).
Positions: South African Spine Society (SASS) Exco (Secretary), South African Endoscopic Spine Society (SAESS) Exco (Medical aid coordinator), Neurosurgery national chairman for AO Southern Africa (2024-2026), and examiner and council member for the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).
Dr Andries Pretorius
Dr Andries Pretorius is a neurosurgeon with special interest in functional neurosurgery, pain therapy and oncology. His studies began in Human Movement Science, for which he specialised in Sports Science through the University of Pretoria. After obtaining his honours in Human Movement Science, he went on to study medicine and obtained his degree from the University of Limpopo MEDUNSA in 2014.
Dr Pretorius completed his medical internship at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in 2015 and later worked as a medical officer at the same hospital. Additionally, he has experience in treating sport-related injuries such as concussions.
In 2022, Dr Pretorius became a Fellow of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, specialising in neurosurgery.
