Dr Bull -
Howick Family Doctor
"Doctor Alistair Bull has been my family doctor for nearly 25 years. He has proved to be a man of great compassion and integrity, and a doctor with great medical knowledge who constantly strives to keep up to date with the latest medical technology and information . Above all though, is his genuine kind and caring disposition, always interspersed with a gentle humour, which makes him such a great confidant. He really is a man who fits your idea of what a family doctor should be."
Peter Everett
About Dr Bull
Dr. Alastair Bull is a highly experienced General Practitioner, with a special interest in geriatric care, based in the Howick Medical Centre.
With over 35 years of experience as a medical practitioner - 15 of those operating as a Howick Doctor - he has become a well-known and respected figure in the community. As a family doctor, he is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to patients of all ages, with a particular focus on the geriatric patients of Howick.
Dr. Bull offers a wide range of medical services, including preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, and management of complex medical conditions.
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He takes a holistic approach to healthcare, working closely with patients and their families to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs.
As a geriatric care specialist, Dr. Bull has extensive experience working with older adults and is well-equipped to manage the unique health challenges that come with ageing. He understands the importance of maintaining optimal health and quality of life in later years and is committed to helping his patients achieve these goals.
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Education
Dr Alastair Bull has been a practicing General Practitioner for the past 35 years, and a Howick Doctor for the past 15.
He graduated from Wits University, receiving his MBBCh in 1990. From 1992 up until 2007 he worked at St Apollinaris Hospital in rural KZN. During his tenure at the hospital he undertook various education and training qualifications based on the positions he found himself in within the Hospital structure.
In 2012, after moving to Howick, he completed his Masters specialisation in Family Medicine at Stellenbosch University. His particular research focus was looking at Advanced Healthcare Directive - something particularly relevant to his current geriatric patient base in Howick.
Qualifications: 1990: MBBCh - Wits University 1992: DCH (Diploma in Child Healthcare) - College of South Africa 1994: DA (Diploma in Anaesthetics) - College of South Africa 1999: Neonatal Resuscitation Course - American College of Paediatrics 2001: Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); HIV Management Course - Foundation for Professional Development 2002: Perinatal Education Programme (PEP Programme) 2004: Strategic Planning & Activity Based Costing - South African Department of Health Performance Management - South African Department of Health 2007: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2012: MMed (Family Medicine) - Stellenbosch University 2018: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
