About — Credentials
Qualifications & Appointments
RCOG-accredited subspecialist, professor, and fellow of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa.
Academic Qualifications
MBChB
University of Cape Town
Undergraduate medical degree
MMed (O&G)
University of Cape Town
Master of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
FCOG (SA)
College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of South Africa
Fellowship — specialist qualification
MRCOG
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, UK
Membership — internationally recognised
RCOG Urogynaecology Accreditation
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, UK
Subspecialty accreditation — the highest standard of urogynaecological training. One of a very small number of RCOG-accredited urogynaecologists in South Africa.
Current Positions
Urogynaecologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Urogynaecology Clinic (ULC)
Specialist clinical practice focused on pelvic floor disorders, urinary incontinence, prolapse, and minimally invasive gynaecological surgery.
Professor
University of Cape Town (UCT)
Academic affiliation with UCT, contributing to research, postgraduate education, and specialty development in urogynaecology.
Founder & Director
SLATE Surgical Training Centre
Founder of SLATE — Southern Africa's dedicated laparoscopic and urogynaecological surgical training centre, serving postgraduate trainees and established gynaecologists across Africa.
Professional Memberships
- International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
- South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SASOG)
- European Association of Urology (EAU)
- British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG)
- Southern African Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (SASGE)
Specialist Surgical Competencies
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Full spectrum of prolapse surgery including laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy and native-tissue repairs
Stress & Urge Urinary Incontinence
Mid-urethral slings, Burch colposuspension, and pharmacotherapy for all incontinence subtypes
Complex Pelvic-Floor Dysfunction
Multifactorial and post-surgical pelvic floor dysfunction requiring specialist assessment and planning
Sacral Neuromodulation (SNS)
Advanced sacral nerve stimulation for refractory overactive bladder, urgency incontinence, and non-obstructive urinary retention — including complex and failed prior cases
Advanced Urodynamic Assessment
Specialist urodynamic investigation including complex multichannel studies and videourodynamics, providing diagnostic clarity in difficult and ambiguous presentations
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based management of recurrent and complicated UTIs — including underlying cause assessment and long-term prophylaxis strategies
Bladder Pain Syndrome
Assessment and management of interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome, including intravesical therapy and multimodal treatment planning for refractory cases
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Total and subtotal laparoscopic hysterectomy — minimally invasive as the default
Sacrocolpopexy
Gold-standard laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for vault and uterine prolapse
Mesh Complications & Revision Surgery
Specialist assessment and surgical revision of mesh exposure, erosion, chronic pain, and voiding dysfunction
Overactive Bladder
Bladder retraining, pharmacotherapy, intravesical Botox, and sacral neuromodulation for refractory OAB
Voiding Dysfunction
Assessment and management of urinary retention, incomplete emptying, and post-surgical voiding difficulty
Rectocele & Posterior Repair
Native-tissue posterior colporrhaphy and perineorrhaphy for posterior compartment defects
Complex Gynaecological Surgery
Advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures for complex cases — including difficult hysterectomy, endometriosis, and myomectomy — where broader surgical expertise and experience is required
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Prof Jeffery sees patients at three Cape Town locations. Booking is managed through the Urogynaecology Clinic (ULC).
Booking link takes you to urogynaecology.co.za — managed by the Urogynaecology Clinic team.