Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
and Physician

Dr. Athena Savvidou operates at Netcare Olivedale Hospital, in Randburg, Johannesburg. She has over 20 years of experience in dialysis, chronic kidney disease, critical care and internal medicine. A registered physician, nephrologist and dialysis practitioner with the National Renal Care (NRC), Dr. Savvidou takes a patient-centered approach to nephrology, combining her clinical expertise with compassionate care.

About

Dr Athena Savvidou graduated at the University of Witwatersrand (wits) in 1995. She continued her studies where she obtained a FCP (SA) in 2003 and a Certificate of Nephrology in 2005. In 2006 she received the Best Doctor Award at Netcare Olivedale Hospital. Where she has been practising for over 20 years.

As a kidney specialist and physician in Johannesburg, Dr. Savvidou possess a great deal of experience in management of critical care, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant management, and internal medicine. She is committed to delivering high-quality treatment to meet each patient’s needs. With specific focus on chronic kidney disease and dialysis.

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Services

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    Dialysis

    We offer a calm, private setting for dialysis care, with personalised treatment plans and expert oversight.

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    Kidney Transplant Management

    Care and guidance for patients considering or undergoing a kidney transplant. From pre-evaluation to post-transplant medical management.

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    Chronic Disease Management

    We support patients living with chronic conditions like kidney disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

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    Internal Medicine

    Comprehensive care for adults, with focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of chronic conditions.

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Reviews

  • Dr Savvidou saved my life, truly dedicated to what she does.

    Matshidiso Marule

  • This Dr is amazing, she treated me in 2015 for malaria and tick bite fever after a trip to Malawi, she treated my mother in 2019 and she is currently treating my father. She is dedicated and an amazing doctor

    Lorena Lema

  • Has been my nephrologist since 2011. This amazing woman saved my life.

    Collen Naude

  • Thank you for your sincere interest, and treatment. You kept me up to date with everything, all the time. Thank you for taking charge when I became overwhelmed.

    Deon Scheepers

  • Fantastic Doctor. She and Dr Skosana truly saved my life last year July with Severe Covid. If she did not act as swiftly as she did, I would not have been here. One of a very few made it out of ICU from the vent. Thank you doctors I am truly greatful.

    Geoffrey Diggeden

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