Perioperative medical optimization
Risk stratification, chronic disease optimization and structured preparation before surgery.
Refer to pathway →Provider portal · Hyde Park, Sandton
The Multidisciplinary Optimization and Recovery Model — Elevating Surgical Outcomes in Sandton.
A dependable extension of your surgical practice: coordinated prehabilitation, perioperative medicine, recovery monitoring, wound care and evidence-led rehabilitation in one clinical pathway.
Named clinical teamStructured feedbackCoordinated hand-off
Institutional reliability. Human delivery.Your patient remains connected to the referring specialist throughout.
Integrated clinical pathways
One referral. A coordinated recovery pathway.
SOAR aligns medical, functional and restorative interventions around the procedure, reducing fragmentation for both specialist and patient.
Prehabilitation & function
Biokinetic, physiotherapy and strength interventions calibrated to surgical readiness.
Refer to pathway →Brain health & POCD support
Focused cognitive, sleep and anxiety support with clinically appropriate adjunctive therapy.
Refer to pathway →Advanced wound care
Wound assessment, calibrated planimetry, longitudinal monitoring and specialist reporting.
Refer to pathway →Neurological surgical optimization
Perioperative Brain Health & Cognitive Protection
Surgical optimization isn't just physical—it's neurological. Our targeted POCD protocols combine evidence-based perioperative medical care with Photobiomodulation (Red Light Therapy) to reduce neuroinflammation, clear post-anesthetic fog, and support seamless cognitive recovery.
Schedule a Cognitive Health AssessmentAssessment and treatment recommendations are individualized. Photobiomodulation is used as an adjunct where clinically appropriate and does not replace standard perioperative medical care.
Private, protocol-led cognitive recovery support
Perioperative Medical Care
Neuro-protective anesthesia planning, metabolic tuning and sleep support coordinated around the surgical episode.
Photobiomodulation (RLT)
Non-invasive, targeted red light therapy to support mitochondrial function and help decrease neuroinflammation.
Cognitive Recovery Monitoring
Proactive attention to POCD, delirium prevention and post-anesthetic brain fog—especially for older or higher-risk patients.
The SOAR model
Clinical precision without referral friction.
A practical extension of specialist care—from digital hand-off to concise clinical updates.
Digital referral
Send the essential clinical context through a focused referral workflow.
Multidisciplinary review
The relevant SOAR disciplines align around patient-specific risks and goals.
Protocol-led intervention
Evidence-based preparation and recovery plans are delivered in a monitored setting.
Specialist feedback
Structured updates support continuity, escalation and shared decision-making.
Evidence & clinical rationale
Evidence-Based Perioperative Pathways
Grounding patient optimization and home recovery in international clinical standards.
Modern surgical care extends beyond the operating theatre. International research confirms that structured pre-operative optimization, functional discharge criteria, and proactive post-discharge surveillance significantly reduce complications and improve patient recovery.The Hidden Capacity Report (2026)
Pre-Op Readiness
Evaluating physical fitness, metabolic health, and home readiness prior to admission.
Hospital Synergy
Partnering with treating surgeons to ensure seamless communication from pre-admission to full recovery.
Home Recovery Surveillance
Structured digital check-ins and direct nursing follow-up to address pain, nausea, and wound care early.
Clinical environment
Designed for monitored recovery and restorative care.
Purpose-designed treatment and consultation spaces support advanced modalities while preserving privacy and calm.
Purpose-equipped treatment rooms
Private, calm spaces for clinical review and targeted therapy.
Photobiomodulation where appropriate
Protocol-guided red light therapy is available as an adjunct within selected care pathways.
Monitored recovery
A prepared environment supports safe observation, continuity and coordinated escalation.
Facility Overview & Clinical Environment
State-of-the-art, quiet, and resuscitation-equipped suites.
Designed for perioperative optimization, cognitive protection, and recovery.
Designed specifically to support perioperative prehabilitation and recovery, SOAR Health Centre combines advanced medical monitoring with serene, patient-centered spaces.
Clinical Equipment & Monitoring
Resuscitation-equipped suites and continuous monitoring infrastructure for safe perioperative care.
Dedicated Recovery Environment
Quiet, private spaces designed to reduce stimulation and support restorative recovery.
Patient Comfort & Accessibility
Ground-floor access, comfortable furnishings, and a calm environment for every patient.
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Specialty infusion services
Prescribed infusions in a calm, clinically supported setting.
SOAR provides physician-directed infusion pathways with appropriate pre-treatment checks, monitored administration and coordinated communication with the referring practitioner.
Iron infusions
Prescribed intravenous iron therapy delivered with clinical screening, observation and clear aftercare.
Biologic infusions
Specialist-prescribed biologic therapy supported by protocol-led checks and monitored administration.
Planned for Q1 2027
The SOAR Oncology Suite
In collaboration with B. Braun and supported by OncoSafety technology, the planned suite will bring coordinated, multidisciplinary oncology care into a calm, patient-centred environment.
ROSE — Rapid On-Site Evaluation: a planned on-site evaluation service intended to support faster specimen adequacy assessment and more efficient diagnostic workflows. This service is in development and is not yet available.
The people behind the pathway
Meet the SOAR multidisciplinary team.
Medical, nursing, rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing expertise—working as one connected clinical team around every patient.
Dr. Trevor Blumenthal
Specialist Anaesthesiologist & Clinical Director
Anaesthesia · Prehabilitation · Recovery monitoring
Dr. Naira Langenbach
General Practitioner & Clinical Physiologist
Physiology · Diagnostics · Surgical conditioning
Dr. Aaishah Mayet
General Practitioner with Diploma in Anaesthesia
Anaesthesia · Resuscitation · Perioperative care
Dr. Sarah Kariv
Specialist Physician
Internal medicine · Diagnostics · Perioperative optimisation
Dr. Tarin Penberthy
General & Interventional Pain Management Physician
Pain management · Intervention · Rehabilitation
Daniella Sher
Registered Biokineticist
Movement · Strength · Post-surgical rehabilitation
Dalya Hockman
Registered Dietitian
Surgical nutrition · Digestive health · Education
Sarah Harrison
Registered Music Therapist
Music therapy · Anxiety support · Emotional wellbeing
Sister Lina Nkosi
Professional Nurse · Wound Lab & Anaesthetic Sister
Anaesthetic nursing · Patient safety · Wound care
Sister Lasi Mafafo
Professional Nurse · Wound Lab & Anaesthetic Sister
Critical care · Wound management · Perioperative nursing
Hayley Blumenthal
Clinic Manager · CA(SA)
Operations · Billing · Compliance
Multidisciplinary by design
Medical, nutrition, rehabilitation and wound expertise integrated around one episode of care.
Protocol-led delivery
Clear pathways, measurable milestones and explicit clinical escalation points.
Closed-loop communication
The referring specialist remains central, with concise updates and defined hand-backs.
Fast clinical hand-off
Refer in minutes. Keep the patient journey connected.
Use the secure digital referral portal to select a pathway, share the relevant clinical context and initiate coordinated care.