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Plastic, Reconstructive And Aesthetic Surgeon In Private Practice
Johannesburg,GP

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Professor Nkhensani Chauke-Malinga is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with special interest rhinoplasty and nasal reconstruction, facial plastics surgery and body contouring procedures. She is the previous head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, University of Pretoria, which is a first for a female in South Africa. She is also the first female examiner at the Collage of Medicine South Africa(CMSA) for Plastic and Reconstructive surgery. She is the secretary of the South African Rhinoplasty Society (SORSSA ). She hold a membership to the newly launched Pan African cancer research institute and is one of the few South Africans who holds membership with the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe. She recently acquired a “High value surgical systems” certificate from Harvard, school of public health (2022).

She obtained fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2017 from the Colleges of Medicine South Africa, with clinical training done at the University of the Witwatersrand. She cut her teeth in rhinoplasty as a fellow under Professor Enrico Robotti in Italy in 2018-2019 at Villa Sant’apollonia. As part of her fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, she also rotated at Villa Bella clinic for Aesthetic breast surgery, Oculoplastic and Body contouring training by Drs Giovani and Chiara Botti and botox and filler training from Dr Frédéric Braccini in Milan.

A graduate of the Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA), Prof. Chauke-Malinga passed her MBcHB in 2003 with distinctions in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. She also obtained the Smith and Nephew student of the year award in orthopaedics in 2003. Her academic roots are in Bachelor of Medical and Laboratory science where she majored in Virology at the University of Limpopo, previously known as University of the North in 1998. She also holds an Advanced Business Management certificate obtained from Manchester University in 2006.

Prof. Chauke-Malinga is a member of the European Rhinoplasty Society, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the European Academy of Plastic Surgery Society.

Some of Her academic publications include:

• “A delayed presentation of Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma in an African patient” published in the British Medical Journal, 2017

  • “Metastatic Trichillema Carcinoma in a patient with breast cancer” published in the British Medical Journal, 2016
  • “A Modified Dorsal Split Preservation Technique for Nasal Humps with Minor Bony Component: A Preliminary Report” published in the Aesthetic plastic surgery
  • “Case report: Lupus Mastitis” published in South African Journal of Plastic & Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery & Burns 2021;4(2):29.
  • AI and precision oncology in clinical cancer genomics: From prevention to targeted cancer therapies-an outcomes based patient care, Informatics in medicine, 2022
  • Overcoming the Challenges of Phytochemicals in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Therapy: The Path Forward C Penny, R Hull, T Molefi, N Chauke-Malinga… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
  • Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a very aggressive subtype of breast cancer that lacks

estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptor expression. TNBC is thought to be produced …

  • From Incidence to Intervention: A Comprehensive Look at Breast Cancer in South Africa

…, A Kokoua, M Bida, KS Saini, N Chauke-Malinga… - Oncology and …, 2023 - Springer

  • Artificial Intelligence-Based Medical Devices Revolution in Cancer Screening: Impact into Clinical Practice

A Bhayat, R Hull, N Chauke-Malinga… - Artificial Intelligence and …, 2023 - Springer

  • The Role of Digital Twinning, the Next Generation of EMR/EHR in Healthcare in a Society 5.0: Collecting Patient Data from Birth to the Grave

R Hull, N Chauke-Malinga, GR Gaudji… - Society 5.0 and Next …, 2023 - Springer

  • Society 5.0 and Next Generation Healthcare

Z Dlamini - Springer

… Rodney Hull, Nkhensani Chauke-Malinga, Guy Roger Gaudji, Kim RM Blenman, and

Zodwa Dlamini …

PDF] Informatics in Medicine Unlocked

Z Dlamini, R Marima, R Hull, KN Syrigos, G Lolas… - researchgate.net

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Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senator for the Collage of Plastic Surgery

Collages Of Medicines South Africa
10.2023 - Current

The responsibilities include representing the interests and concerns of plastic surgeons within the college, participating in discussions and decision-making processes related to policies, guidelines, and advancements in the field of plastic surgery, advocating for professional development opportunities for plastic surgeons, promoting research and education initiatives, and collaborating with other healthcare organizations to advance the specialty of plastic surgery. Additionally, you may be involved in organizing conferences, workshops, and other events to foster networking and knowledge exchange among plastic surgeons.

Board Member

Collages Of Medicines South Africa
10.2023 - Current
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decisionmaking.

Plastic Surgeon and Reconstructive Surgeon

Private Practice
02.2019 - Current

My responsibilities typically include consulting with patients to discuss their aesthetic or reconstructive goals, conducting thorough assessments and examinations, developing personalized treatment plans, performing surgical procedures with precision and care, providing post-operative care and follow-up appointments, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction throughout the entire treatment process, maintaining accurate medical records, collaborating with other healthcare professionals when necessary, staying current with advancements in the field through continuing education, and managing the administrative aspects of their practice such as scheduling, billing, and marketing. Additionally, to strive to uphold high ethical standards and maintain a strong reputation within their community.

Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,

University Of Pretoria, AIM
07.2020 - 08.2023

My responsibilities included but were not limited to; overseeing the educational program for plastic surgery registrars, developing and implementing curriculum to ensure comprehensive training in all aspects of plastic surgery, supervising resident rotations and clinical experiences, mentoring and providing guidance to residents, conducting evaluations to assess resident progress, coordinating with other departments and faculty to facilitate interdisciplinary training opportunities, promoting research and scholarly activities among residents, and maintaining accreditation standards for the plastic surgery training program. Moreover, the involvement in undergraduate teaching and program formulation was also a requirement.

Additionally, you may be involved in administrative duties such as budget management, program development, and strategic planning for the department.

General Practitioner

Edenvale Medicross
01.2009 - 09.2011
  • Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
  • Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.

Medical Officer

Foundation Of Proffesional Development
02.2008 - 10.2008

Diagnosis and prevention of mother to child HIV transmission

Early infant diagnosis and management of HIV infected children

Symptomatic and clinical management of HIV infected children, both in hospital and out-patient bases.

Junior Doctor mentorship

Identifying and reporting cases of child abuse to the health authorities

Research Clinician

HIV Vaccine Research Unit, Medunsa
01.2007 - 12.2007

This was a randomized, double blinded, prospective, phase 2 clinical trial. My primary role was to:

Educate the participants about the study, HIV, HIV vaccine and obtain informed consent.

Identify and report adverse events

Data collection and analysis

Community Service Medical Officer

Department Of Health, Limpopo
03.2005 - 12.2006

Provision of primary and district care health service to the surrounding community.

This included maternity ward management and managing patients in ICU.

Medical Internship

Department Of Health Gauteng
01.2005 - 02.2006

Supervised training clinical training and management of patients

Education

High School Diploma -

IK Nxumalo High School
Giyani

High Value Surgical Systems Certificate

Havard University
United States Of America
11.2022

Rhinoplasty Fellowship

Villa Sant’Apollonia Apollonian
Bergamo, Italy
01.2019

Master of Science - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

Collages of Medicine South Africa
Johannesburg
08.2017

No Degree - Certificate in Advanced Business Management, Done

Manchester
United Kingdom
11.2006

Bachelor of Science - Medicine

MBcHB
Medunsa
03.2003

Bachelor of Science - Science, Technology, And Society

BSC( Med Lab Science)
University Of The North
12.1998

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Timeline

Senator for the Collage of Plastic Surgery

Collages Of Medicines South Africa
10.2023 - Current

Board Member

Collages Of Medicines South Africa
10.2023 - Current

Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,

University Of Pretoria, AIM
07.2020 - 08.2023

Plastic Surgeon and Reconstructive Surgeon

Private Practice
02.2019 - Current

General Practitioner

Edenvale Medicross
01.2009 - 09.2011

Medical Officer

Foundation Of Proffesional Development
02.2008 - 10.2008

Research Clinician

HIV Vaccine Research Unit, Medunsa
01.2007 - 12.2007

Community Service Medical Officer

Department Of Health, Limpopo
03.2005 - 12.2006

Medical Internship

Department Of Health Gauteng
01.2005 - 02.2006

High School Diploma -

IK Nxumalo High School

High Value Surgical Systems Certificate

Havard University

Rhinoplasty Fellowship

Villa Sant’Apollonia Apollonian

Master of Science - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

Collages of Medicine South Africa

No Degree - Certificate in Advanced Business Management, Done

Manchester

Bachelor of Science - Medicine

MBcHB

Bachelor of Science - Science, Technology, And Society

BSC( Med Lab Science)
Plastic, Reconstructive And Aesthetic Surgeon In Private Practice