About
About Dr. Elwin Buchel Dr. Elwin Buchel is a Gastroenterologist with extensive 25+ years of experience. He has completed his studies at the University of Pretoria and is a fellow of the Faculty of Family Practice, College of Medicine South Africa. Dr. Elwin’s areas of expertise lie in the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gallbladder Disease, GERD, Heartburn, Acid Reflux, etc. He took his training from different parts of the world including Amsterdam, Netherlands; Pittsburgh, USA, Paris, France, Leuven, Belgium, Barcelona, Spain. The Surgeon received numerous awards such Honorary Silver Medal from the University of Pretoria for his contribution to medical education, the Heyl Award for the most compassionate doctor, SKF Gastroenterology traveling fellowship, Roussel-SAGES award for Gastroenterologists. Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals.
List of Treatments
- Bowel Obstruction Treatment
- Crohn’s Disease Treatment
- Transesophageal Echocardiography – TEE
- Anti Reflux Procedures
- Whipple Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Partial colectomy
- Nissen fundoplication
- Endoscopy
Work Experience
Consultant, Pretoria Academic Hospital
Special Interest
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Celiac Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease