Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon | Cape Town
Specialized surgical care combining international fellowship training with compassionate, patient-centred treatment.
Fellowship Trained
MB ChB (Stell) | FCS (Orth) SA | MMed (Orth) UCT | IFAS Fellowship — USA
Dr. Fred Louw is a qualified orthopaedic surgeon with international foot and ankle fellowship training. His interests lie in foot and ankle surgery and trauma orthopaedic surgery, with a special focus on minimally invasive and keyhole foot surgery including bunion correction.
Having completed his MBChB at Stellenbosch University, followed by his FCS (Orth) SA and MMed (Orth) at the University of Cape Town, Dr. Louw furthered his expertise with a prestigious Foot and Ankle Fellowship at the Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction (IFAS) at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, under the mentorship of renowned surgeon Dr. Mark Myerson.
Today, Dr. Louw practises at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town and previously served as the Head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at New Somerset Hospital. His approach combines technical precision with genuine compassion, ensuring every patient receives world-class care tailored to their individual needs.
Comprehensive surgical solutions for complex foot and ankle conditions, from reconstruction to joint preservation.
Advanced keyhole techniques for bunion correction and foot surgery, enabling faster recovery and minimal scarring.
Surgical reconstruction for deformities, failed previous surgeries, and complex multi-plane corrections.
Specialized care for Achilles tendon injuries, stress fractures, and ligament damage in athletes of all levels.
Restoring mobility with state-of-the-art total ankle arthroplasty and joint reconstruction techniques.
Expert management of acute fractures, dislocations, and complex traumatic injuries to the foot and ankle.
Dr. Louw combines clinical excellence with personalised surgical planning to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient.
Advancing orthopaedic medicine through rigorous clinical studies and innovative surgical techniques, in collaboration with the University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgery division.
Published under FM Louw in collaboration with the University of Cape Town (UCT) Orthopaedic Surgery division and the South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA).
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Expert orthopaedic consultation and advanced surgical care tailored to your recovery journey.
Suite 1514, 15th Floor, Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, Cnr D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8000
021 001 0575
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