Meet our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our team includes specialist physicians, a skilled medical technologist, and friendly administrative staff - all working together to support your journey to better health. Whether you’re visiting us for a general consultation or pre & post-operative care, you can trust that you’re in capable, caring hands.
About
About
Dr. Nickietta Steyn
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Dr. Marna Pawson
Dr. Steyn is a specialist physician in Internal Medicine with extensive experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of medical conditions. She is passionate about holistic patient care, ensuring that every patient is treated as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms.
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Dr. Pawson is a specialist physician in Internal Medicine with extensive experience in patient care across both hospital and practice settings. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment and building strong, supportive relationships with her patients.
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Together, Drs. Steyn and Pawson bring over two decades of expertise in Internal Medicine. Working side by side, they provide comprehensive and coordinated care, ensuring patients benefit from their shared knowledge, experience, and commitment to excellence in medicine.
Education
Dr. Nickietta Steyn earned her MBChB from the University of Pretoria in 2014 and later completed her Masters in Medicine (MMed) in June 2023. She also holds the FCP(SA) Internal Medicine certification from the Colleges of Medicine South Africa (CMSA).
Her professional journey includes roles at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Tambo Memorial Hospital, and Phillip Moyo Community Health Centre, where she has honed her clinical and problem-solving skills. Dr. Steyn's dedication to patient care is complemented by her strong communication abilities, enabling her to work effectively with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary teams.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Steyn is actively involved in medical research, with a notable publication on COVID-19 severity and in-hospital mortality in an area with high HIV prevalence in the South African Journal of HIV Medicine. She also engages in continuous medical education and has completed several advanced courses in emergency medicine, trauma, and life support.​​
Dr. Marna Pawson completed her MBChB Cum Laude at the University of Pretoria in 2015, followed by a Diploma in HIV Management from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) in 2020. She became a Fellow of the College of Physicians of South Africa in 2024 and obtained a Master of Medicine (MMed) at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2025.
Dr Pawson’s clinical training and professional experience span some of South Africa’s leading academic hospitals, including Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Dr Pawson is deeply committed to patient-centred care, with a strong emphasis on educating patients about their conditions, optimising chronic disease management, and supporting long-term wellness.
Dr Pawson’s approach is rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and a passion for making medicine understandable and empowering for every patient.
How Can We Assist You?
Specialising in a wide range of medical conditions*, including:
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Hypertension (High blood pressure)
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Coronary artery disease
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Congestive heart failure
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Arrhythmias
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Cardiomyopathy
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Endocrine Disorders*
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Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2)
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Thyroid disorders (Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism)
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Adrenal gland disorders (e.g., Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome)
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Osteoporosis
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Respiratory Conditions
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Asthma
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Pulmonary embolism
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Pneumonia
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Interstitial lung disease
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Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis)*
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Liver diseases (Hepatitis, Cirrhosis)*
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Renal (Kidney) Diseases*
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Chronic kidney disease
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Acute kidney injury
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Glomerulonephritis
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Nephrotic syndrome
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Neurological Disorders*
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Stroke
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Epilepsy
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Parkinson’s disease
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Multiple sclerosis
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Neuropathy
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Rheumatologic and Autoimmune Diseases*
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
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Gout
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Ankylosing spondylitis
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Infectious Diseases
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HIV/AIDS
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Tuberculosis
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Sepsis
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Infective endocarditis*
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Hematologic Disorders
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Anemia
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Thrombocytopenia
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Oncologic Conditions
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Diagnosis of various cancers*
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Paraneoplastic syndromes
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Metabolic Disorders
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Hyperlipidemia (High cholesterol)
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Obesity
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Metabolic syndrome
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Dermatologic Conditions
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Psoriasis
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Eczema
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Autoimmune skin diseases (e.g., Pemphigus)
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Allergic Conditions
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Allergic rhinitis
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Food allergies
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Drug allergies
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Geriatric Conditions
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Frailty
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Dementia
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Polypharmacy management
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Preventive Care and Chronic Disease Management
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Health screenings
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Lifestyle and risk factor modification
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*in some cases, these conditions may be required to be co-managed by sub specialities (and further referral may then be necessary)
Fee Policy
Fees are strucutured depending on the type of consultation and is broadly split into two categories:
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Category A: Pre- and post-operative assessments and consultations. These are performed by Dr NF Steyn Inc.
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This practice is contacted in with Discovery Health medical scheme. This means you will not have to pay upfront for your consultation fee or tests (we will submit the bill to the medical aid electronically) if you have a Discovery Health plan.
However, should you not have sufficient savings/ benefits available, you will have to pay any shortfall.
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Should you be on another medical scheme, consultation fees and tests are also charged at your medical rates where possible, and we claim these directly from the medical aid if your scheme is part of the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). Should you not have sufficient savings/ benefits available, you will have to pay any shortfall.
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In-hospital consultation fees are generally charged at medical scheme rates and are claimed directly from your medical aid (should you have funds available).
Category B: General consultations. These are performed by Dr NF Steyn & Partners Inc.
These general consultations are charged at a standard rate, irrespective of your medical scheme. The patient has to settle this fee upon visiting the practice and may claim back from your medical aid.
Depending on the consultation, additional tests may be done. We will claim these costs back from your medical aid (should you have funds available).
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You are welcome to email or call us for billing information.