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Welcome to the practice of Dr Thinus Smit. Here we are passionate about delivering the best standard of care to our patients. Bariatric surgery can be a life changing experience! We are proud to have partnered with Zuid Afrikaans Hospital as we continue to evolve and grow towards our aim of improving every day.

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Wêreld vetsugdag 2026

Wêreld Vetsugdag plaas die kollig op ’n gesondheidsuitdaging wat miljoene mense raak. Ons praat met dr. Thinus Smit, ’n spesialischirurg met ’n fokus op bariatriese en metaboliese chirurgie. Hy verduidelik wat werklik ’n verskil kan maak in mense se lewens.

OFM: 4 Maart 2026

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Hoe beveg ons vetsug?

Behalwe vir die rol wat ons gene en fisiologie speel, wat sommige van ons meer vatbaar maak vir vetstugtigheid, is daar ook verskeie omgewingsfaktore, soos kitskos, ultraverwerkte kos en drankies vol suiker. Ons praat met dr. Thinus Smit, ’n spesialischirurg met ’n fokus op bariatriese en metaboliese chirurgie. Hy praat oor obesiteitsriglyne en behandeling.

OFM: 11 Maart 2026

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Meet Dr Smit

Dr Smit is very passionate about minimal invasive surgery. After completing his training as a specialist surgeon at the University of Pretoria, he worked for 4 years in a high-volume bariatric surgery unit to train as bariatric surgeon. He has also worked alongside Dr Francois Schutte, a very experienced upper GIT and bariatric surgeon, to learn the art of gastric and esophageal surgery.

He is also married and has 3 boys. In his spare time, he loves to go on overlanding explorations with his family. He is also a very keen cyclist and avid cricket fan.

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We are here to provide you with exceptional care. Whether you’re interested in bariatric and metabolic surgery, upper GIT surgery, endoscopy or other surgeries, our dedicated team is ready to assist you.

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