Meshack Nkosinaye Motha
Johannesburg,
Summary
Dedicated surgeon with extensive experience at the CMJAH Transplant Unit and Wits Hospital Complex. Successfully led over 80 cadaveric organ procurements, significantly advancing renal transplantation efforts. Committed to exceptional surgical precision and academic growth, driving excellence and innovation within the surgical field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transplant Surgeon
CMJAH Transplant Unit
01.2022 - 01.2024
- After obtained my General Surgery Specialist, I continued with my passion in transplant surgery under the Gauteng Solid Organ Transplant Unit
- I was involved in 63 Renal Transplant and performed over 80 cadaveric sold organ procurements
- We are currently in a process of expanding our services to DCD organ procurement, Liver and Pancreatic Transplantation
Surgical Registrar
Wits Hospital Complex
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Trained in general surgery rotating through the wits Hospital complex including the surrounding peripheral hospital (Klerksdorp and Sebokeng Hospital)
- During this time period I mastered the general surgical principles in: Endoscopic and Minimal Access Surgery, Open surgery in Trauma/Vascular/Gastro-Intestinal as well as Breast and Endocrine Surgery
Community Service Medical Officer
Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex
01.2017 - 12.2017
- As per the Health Professions Council of South Africa, I am currently employed at Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital complex as a community service medical officer
- The year was spent in the Department of Surgery
- During this time, I had extensive exposure to General Surgery, Trauma, Burns (including rotating through the burns unit and ICU), Plastic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Paediatric Surgery
- Practical experience gained in the areas of acute patient management and resuscitation, as well as emergency and elective surgical procedures was extensive and varied
Medical Intern
Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex
01.2015 - 01.2016
- As per the Health Professions Council of South Africa, I completed my internship at the Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex
- During the 4 months of my surgical rotation, I spent 2 months in the Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic unit; 1 month in the Trauma Unit and; 1 month in the Plastics and Burns unit
Education
Master of Medicine - Surgery
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2024
Excellence in Deceased Donation in Transplant -
UCT – Groote Schuur
01.2024
FCS(SA) - Part I, Part II
College of Medicine South Africa
01.2022
Definitive Surgical Trauma Care Course -
International Association for Trauma and Intensive Care, South Africa
01.2021
Basic Surgical Skills Course -
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2017
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support -
Academy of Advanced Life Support
01.2016
MBBCH - GEMP
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2014
Bachelor of Science with Honours - Physiology
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2010
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Biomedical Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2009
National Senior Certificate -
Petit High School
01-2006
Basic Life Support -
Academy of Advanced Life Support
Skills
- Vascular repair
- Surgical precision
- Surgical techniques
- Research
- Academic support and tutoring
- OR management
Conferences & presentations
- Mass General Brigham Update in Liver Transplant and Hepatology, 2024
- Annual Trauma Update - Update on Transplant Issues, 2024
- Surgical Research Society - The Staging and Patterns Presentation of Gallbladder Cancer, 2024
- SA Renal Congress 2024 - Navigating the storm: A case of post-transplant survival amidst multiple complications, 2024
- Wits Berth Myburgh - The Staging and Patterns Presentation of Gallbladder Cancer, 2024
- Harvard Medical School – Mass General Kidney Transplant Symposium, 2023
- Dr Rela Institute and Medical Centre Chennia, India – MCLD Master Class in Liver Disease, 2023
- Registrar Symposium - Prone vs Supine Oesophagectomy in Oesophageal Carcinoma, 07/06/22
- Cape Town International Trauma Conference - Pre-operative loopogram prior to colostomy reversal: Do we need it in trauma patients, 11/21/19
- The 7th Annual Public Health Association of South Africa Conference - Moletsane High School: Lessons learnt on drug and teenage pregnancy intervention., 01/01/11
Publications
- Comparison of the incidence of oesophageal cancer in a two 6-year periods from selected hospitals in and around Gauteng Province, South Africa., S Afri J Surg, 01/01/15
- Out of the Loop: The value of Preoperative Loopogram for Colostomy Reversal in Trauma, World J Surg, 01/01/21
Leadership roles
- CMJAH Surgery GEMP 2 Co-ordinator, 2023-2024
- Member of European Society of Transplant, 2024-present
- Member of the South African Transplant Society, 2024-present
- Member of HPBSA, 2022-present
- Member of SASES, 2022-present
- Student Council of Petit High School - Treasury, 2006
- Student Representative Council of WITS (Subcommittee) - International Relations, 2010
References
- Dr T Marumo, Head of Unit (GIT-Hepato-Billiary Surgeon), Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital, 082 903 9457, Thomasmarumo@discoverymail.co.za
- Prof MS Moeng, Head of Trauma Surgery, Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital, Head of Department in Surgery University of the Witwatersrand, 082 887 8621, drmoeng.trauma@gmail.com
- Prof T Luvhengo, Clinical Head of Surgery, Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital, 083 995 2552, Thifhelimbilu.Luvhengo@wits.ac.za
Timeline
Transplant Surgeon
CMJAH Transplant Unit
01.2022 - 01.2024
Surgical Registrar
Wits Hospital Complex
01.2018 - 01.2022
Community Service Medical Officer
Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex
01.2017 - 12.2017
Medical Intern
Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex
01.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Medicine - Surgery
University of the Witwatersrand
Excellence in Deceased Donation in Transplant -
UCT – Groote Schuur
FCS(SA) - Part I, Part II
College of Medicine South Africa
Definitive Surgical Trauma Care Course -
International Association for Trauma and Intensive Care, South Africa
Basic Surgical Skills Course -
University of the Witwatersrand
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support -
Academy of Advanced Life Support
MBBCH - GEMP
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science with Honours - Physiology
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Biomedical Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand
National Senior Certificate -
Petit High School
Basic Life Support -
Academy of Advanced Life Support
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