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Dr Ernst Samuel Fredericks

Gastroenterologist

MBChB, FCP (SA), MMed,Cert Gastroenterology (SA), PhD

Medicine is more than treating disease; it is about improving lives through compassionate care, education, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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Practice Credentials:

Name: Dr Ernst S Fredericks

HPCNA Number: MPR01958

NAMAF Practice Number: 019 000 1358790

Location:

Welwitschia Hospital, Walvis Bay, Namibia.

Address:

Welwitschia Medical Centre
Dr Putch Harries Drive

Namibian Oncology Centre Swakopmund, Namibia.

Address:

Room 4-6,
Namibian Oncology Centre,
665 Cottage Avenue

Contact:

Reception, Patient Referrals and Enquiries:
Gastroenterologist@walvisbay-medipark.com


Walvis Bay:

+264 64 270 204 (Reception)

Swakopmund:

+264 83 334 1085 (Reception)

Clinical Interests & Experience:

Dr Fredericks is a Medical Gastroenterologist with extensive experience in both private practice and academic medicine. His clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, chronic liver disease, and advanced endoscopic procedures.

In addition to providing comprehensive gastroenterology care, he has an active research portfolio in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations.

Dr Fredericks has held senior academic and leadership positions, including Head of the Gastroenterology Unit at Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University, and currently serves as President of the South African Gastroenterology Society (SAGES).

Qualifications & Certifications:

  • 1983 – Bachelor of Science (BSc), Majors in Biochemistry and Physiology, University of the Western Cape
  • 1985 – Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Microbiology (cum laude), University of Stellenbosch
  • 1989 – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), University of Stellenbosch
  • 2000 – Fellow of the College of Physicians of South Africa (FCP (SA))
  • 2001 – Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine (MMed), University of Cape Town
  • 2002 – Certificate in Gastroenterology (SA), University of Cape Town
  • 2013 – Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry, Nelson Mandela University

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Research & Academic Contributions:

ResearchGate Profile

Dr. Fredericks has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications and has presented numerous oral and poster presentations at national and international gastroenterology conferences. His research focuses on colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, gut microbiota, and translational gastroenterology. He remains actively involved in academic research through Nelson Mandela University, where he supervises postgraduate students and collaborates on ongoing research projects.

Leadership & Professional Involvement:

A respected leader in his field, Dr. Fredericks currently serves as President of the South African Gastroenterology Society (SAGES). He has previously served as Secretary, President-elect, council member, and chairman of the SAGES Biologic Registry Database. He is also a member of the World Gastroenterology Organisation Scientific Committee and has contributed to the development of national clinical guidelines in gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease management.

Community & Teaching:

Throughout his career, Dr. Fredericks has been committed to medical education, having trained medical students, physicians, and gastroenterology fellows at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital. He has supervised Master's and PhD research projects and continues to mentor postgraduate students. He is also passionate about improving patient care through specialised disease-focused clinics and outreach initiatives aimed at supporting regional referral hospitals and expanding access to specialist gastroenterology services.

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