Dr Ndabezinhle Buthelezi

Dr Ndabezinhle Buthelezi is a dedicated medical doctor based in Pietermaritzburg with over a decade of experience in primary health care, addiction care, and aesthetic medicine. She holds an MBChB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and has completed postgraduate training in Addiction Care (Stellenbosch University) and Aesthetic Medicine (Foundation for Professional Development).

She is passionate about empowering patients through health education and preventive care, with a strong focus on lifestyle medicine, chronic disease management, and mental health support. Dr Buthelezi currently runs a private practice in Pietermaritzburg and also serves as a sessional medical officer at various facilities, including Estcourt Hospital, St Apollinaris Hospital, and Cedars Addiction Care Facility.

Fluent in English and isiZulu, she brings excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and a multidisciplinary approach to her practice. Dr Buthelezi is especially skilled in screening and managing patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders, and she believes in the power of an educated patient to take control of their health journey.