Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Melomed Tokai
MBChB (SU, 2011–2015) · Dip Obs (CMSA, 2015) · MMED (O&G) · FCOG (SA, 2022)
Dr Japtha is a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist dedicated to providing comprehensive care for pregnancy, reproductive health, and gynaecological wellbeing. Her approach to medicine centres on holistic care, where clinical expertise is combined with sincerity, kindness, and respect. She understands that each patient's journey is different, and her goal is to create a supportive environment where women feel comfortable asking questions, sharing concerns, and actively participating in their care.
Dr Japtha completed her MBChB at Stellenbosch University, where she began her journey in women's healthcare. She later completed her MMED in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and obtained the Fellowship of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa (FCOG), a specialist qualification in the field.
Her postgraduate research focused on modifiable obstetric factors contributing to Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE), reflecting her commitment to improving maternal and neonatal outcomes through careful clinical practice and ongoing learning.
Dr Japtha also holds a Diploma in Obstetrics and has completed additional training in areas such as ultrasound, obstetric emergency management, and surgical skills.
Throughout her career, Dr Japtha has gained extensive experience across both obstetrics and gynaecology within major public healthcare institutions in the Western Cape. She completed her registrar training at Tygerberg Hospital, where she rotated through multiple subspecialities, including:
Dr Japtha has also worked at hospitals including Groote Schuur Hospital, Worcester Hospital, Khayelitsha District Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, and Vanguard Community Health Centre, caring for women during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal stages of pregnancy as well as managing a range of gynaecological conditions. Her clinical work has included caring for high-risk obstetric patients, performing elective and emergency caesarean deliveries, and managing complex gynaecological cases.
In addition to clinical care, Dr Japtha is actively involved in medical education. She contributes to the training of fourth, fifth, and final-year medical students at Stellenbosch University, helping to guide the next generation of doctors entering the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. This role reflects her passion for mentorship, collaboration, and the continued advancement of women's healthcare.
Dr Japtha's philosophy of care is rooted in a simple but meaningful principle: women deserve healthcare that respects their dignity and supports their wellbeing. She aims to practise holistically while maintaining the dignity and safety of women through sincerity, kindness, care, and respect. Every consultation is an opportunity to listen, understand, and provide guidance that helps patients feel informed and supported in their healthcare decisions.