Dr Rhodine Smith
MBChB, DipObst, DCH, MsC (Clin Epi), MMed (Derm), FCDerm
Dr Rhodine Smith is a specialist dermatologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She obtained her medical degree from Stellenbosch University in 2009. After graduating, she worked as a medical officer in different specialities including paediatrics, general medicine, and obstetrics.
During this time, she obtained diplomas in Child Health as well as Obstetrics though the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
Dr Smith has a strong academic and research background. She worked in clinical research at Stellenbosch University where she obtained a master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology. During this time she was involved in various research projects and published her work in peer reviewed international journals.
Dr Smith has always been fascinated by skin disease and decided to follow her dream and specialise in Dermatology at Tygerberg Academic Hospital. She was awarded her fellowship in Dermatology from the South African College of Dermatologists and was awarded a MMed degree in Dermatology from Stellenbosch University.
Dr Smith has a special interest in the treatment of eczema, acne, psoriasis, skin cancers and general medical dermatology.
Dr Smith believes in evidence based medicine and regularly attends national and international congresses. She provides both adult and paediatric patients with competent and compassionate care, grounded in preventative education-based consultation and treatment utilising the most medically advanced techniques.
Dr Smith consults with patients at both our Stellenbosch and Somerset West offices.