Dr. Anneri Wasserfall

Compassionate, practical medical care when you need it most

Dr Anneri Wasserfall is the doctor behind acuteMED Winelands, a modern walk-in medical practice providing prompt care for urgent, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

Her approach is centred on careful assessment, clear communication and treating every patient with dignity. Whether she is caring for a child with a fever, assessing a sports injury, treating a wound or helping a patient who suddenly feels unwell, Dr Wasserfall takes the time to understand the full clinical picture and explain the next steps clearly.

A calm and thorough approach to urgent care

Unexpected illness or injury can be stressful—particularly when you are unsure whether you need a general practitioner, an urgent-care clinic or an emergency centre.

Dr Wasserfall's role is to assess the situation promptly, identify the appropriate level of care and provide treatment where it is safe and clinically appropriate to do so.

Her approach combines:

• Thorough clinical assessment
• Evidence-based medical care
• Clear explanations and practical guidance
• Compassionate care for children, adults and families
• Appropriate referral when specialist or emergency treatment is required
• Follow-up advice to support continued recovery

Areas of care

At acuteMED, Dr Wasserfall provides assessment and treatment for a broad range of non-life-threatening medical concerns, including:

• General medical consultations
• Colds, flu and common infections
• Fever and childhood illnesses
• Paediatric urgent care
• Cuts, lacerations and wound care
• Suturing and wound closure
• Minor burns
• Sprains, strains and suspected fractures
• Sports and school-sport injuries
• Workplace injuries and injuries on duty
• Bites and allergic reactions
• Dehydration and medically supervised IV rehydration
• ECGs and initial heart assessments
• Minor head injuries and concussion assessments
• Follow-up care and dressing changes

Where further investigation is needed, acuteMED can assist with diagnostic assessment and appropriate referral.

Care for the whole person

Dr Wasserfall believes that good healthcare involves more than treating an isolated symptom. A patient's medical history, current medication, allergies, lifestyle, family circumstances and concerns all contribute to the decisions made during a consultation.

This holistic approach allows her to provide care that is clinically responsible, practical and suited to the individual patient.

Patients are encouraged to ask questions, participate in decisions about their treatment and leave the consultation with a clear understanding of their diagnosis, treatment plan and warning signs to monitor.

Caring for the Winelands community

acuteMED was established to give individuals and families in Paarl and the surrounding Winelands access to professional medical care when an illness or injury cannot wait for a routine appointment but does not necessarily require a hospital emergency centre.

The practice welcomes patients of all ages and provides a calm, professional environment where each person is treated with respect, compassion and confidentiality.

When you need medical care today

If you or a family member develops an urgent, non-life-threatening illness or injury, Dr Anneri Wasserfall and the acuteMED team are ready to assist.

Walk in for urgent care or contact the practice to arrange an appointment.

For severe chest pain, significant difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, seizures, major trauma or another life-threatening emergency, call 112 or proceed directly to the nearest emergency centre.