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Dr. Amy Freakes / Dr Melissa Berndt (see profile for hours)

General Practitioner

Medical Services (63 recommendations)
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Dr. Amy Freakes / Dr Melissa Berndt (see profile for hours)

General Practitioner

Medical Services (63 recommendations)
  • The Health Team

    • 129 Beach Road
    • Mouille Point
    • Cape Town
  • Opening Hours:
    MON to FRI
    8:00 - 17:00
  • Qualifications:
    Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) - University of Cape Town (2015) , Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC (SA)) - College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa (2018)
  • Associations:
    HPCSA - Member
  • Languages:
    English
  • About Us
  • Recommendations
  • Pricing
  • About Amy

    Working Hours:


    Dr Freakes will be on leave from 23 Dec 2024, returning 6 Jan 2025.


    Dr Berndt will be on leave from 18 Dec 2024, returning 2 Jan 2025.


    For all appointments 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024, please contact reception 021 434 2244.


    Please note that we are closed on public holidays.



    If you cannot see availability online, please call reception on 021 434 2244 for an appointment.


    Dr Amy Freakes is a family doctor who believes in a holistic approach to primary health care, with a focus on preventative medicine. She is passionate about leveraging technology to monitor and optimise both acute and chronic conditions. She has integrated this into a modern medical practice - the aim of which is to heavily involve patients in their health, empower them with access to information and serve as a partner on their journey toward their healthiest, best life.


    We are a private practice contracted out of medical aids (fees below for 2024).


    * Routine appointments - 15min/patient (R850)  


    * New appointments - 30min/patient (R1050) - all new patient to please complete new patient form before arrival (https://bit.ly/3hRuyTV)


    When requesting an appointment for more than one person, please ensure that you process a booking request for each individual.


    For the following scenarios please phone the practice directly (021 434 2244):


    * Insurance medicals & childhood check-ups


    * Procedures


    • Most recent recommendations
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    Excellent wonderful and very patient with me

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    Amy is an excellent doctor. Highly recommended.

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    Dr Freakes is excellent! She's always caring and she's thorough. I highly reccomend her.

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    Dr Freakes is the best doctor I have ever been to. She is consistent in her treatment and makes you feel seen. I have recommended almost everyone to her.

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    Very impressed with the attention provided and advice given.

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    Dr. Amy Freakes was one of the best doctors I've ever interacted with. Efficient, informed, caring. Can't recommend this practice enough!

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    Excellent and thorough service. Highly recommended.

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    Excellent! Cannot complain at all!

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    Melissa is delightful. Vey happy to see her whilst Amy is on maternity leave.

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    Thoroughly explained what my symptoms might be the result of. Very professional and knowledgeable. Thanks Melissa

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    Doctor Melissa is kind and gentle

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    I found Dr Melissa to be very capable, helpful and kind and can highly recommend her.

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    Très bonne organisation. Accueil efficace. Le médecin a pris le temps d'écouter.

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    Excellent visit - doctor was very professional, thorough & compassionate with me as a patient who is from another country. The treatment is working! Thanks so much!

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    Extremely caring and pleasant - would refer anybody to Melissa

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    Always the best healthcare experience. So much empathy, understanding, and listening.

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    Dr Berndt was very professional in her manner and expertise. I was satisfied with her medical care and would come again to her practice.

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    Amy was brilliant. She handled my [complex] case professionally, with diligence and kindness. I'd recommend her to anyone.

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    This practice is professional yet warm. Staff are always friendly and warm. Fantastic medical care. I would not go anywhere else!

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    excellent doctor i highly recommend

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    Amy is very competent and explicit on her diagnosis snd treatment. She performed a manipulation procedure on my x2 toes that were dislocated without much discomfort for me. Her prompt action to dealing with diagnosis was impressive. Really trust her professionalism, her knowledge and gentle approach.

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    I had a wonderful experience with dr Amy. I have tried a few GPs in the area and have yet to found the right fit - I’m so happy to have found a kind, understanding and informative doctor. I would 10/10 recommend.

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    Couldn’t possibly have found a nice doctor while travelling. Highly recommend Dr Amy Freakes as she’s very empathetic and genuinely cares about her patients.

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    Dr Amy is a wonderful doctor who is thorough and kind. She takes the time to really listen to you and explain health concepts in a way that’s easy to understand. I’ve had many appointments with her and recommend seeing her to all my friends and family

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    Dr. Freakes was amazing! I will recommend her highly to others!

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    Amy is far and away the best GP I have encountered. Brilliant bedside manner, hugely helpful and goes the extra mile for her clients. Strongly recommend!

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    I love Amy. Excellent doctor. Convenient booking thanks.

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    Dr Amy is amazing - she is the best GP I have consulted in my 57 years !

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    I am beyond grateful I found Dr. Amy. She is beyond compassionate, professional, and diligent. She cares about her patients like no other Dr. I have ever experienced and can't recommend her enough. Thank you Dr. Amy

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    She is the absolute Best Doctor!

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    As a visitor from Jhb and in urgent need of a doctor, I found Dr. Freakes unbelievably thorough, caring, considerate and warm. I cannot recommend the practice highly enough. The follow up and referal were so amazing. My only complaint, they aren’t in Jhb!!

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    As always, the Health Team goes beyond the call of duty

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    I was very impressed with Dr Amy Freakes. She really has an excellent engagement style and exudes confidence. I would highly recommend her if someone is looking for a doctor.

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    Dr Amy was professional, warm and excellent, as always.

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    Amazing doctor, went above and beyond to help me

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    Best bedside manner from a doctor to date. Takes the time to explain every element. Navigated my wife and I through covid delta variant. Highly recommend

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    Absolutely lovely doctor. Would highly recommend.

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    Dr. Freakes is a wonderful doctor. She is warm, reassuring and always provides comprehensive care. I can't recommend her enough.

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    Amy is so knowledgeable and easy going. I find her no nonsense approach refreshing.

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    Dr Freakes is thorough, empathetic and very knowledgable.

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    I appreciated how she took the time to explain what she was doing and what she felt as she examined me. She took her time and answered all my questions. This was a great experience.

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    Amy is a truly exceptional doctor - extremely knowledgeable, thorough and warm. I continually recommend Amy to friends and family, and I'm happy to do the same here.

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    Dr. Freakes is a caring and thoughtful physician. Highly recommended!

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    One of the most amazing, kind caring doctors I have been to. Very throughout and checked me out completely. Explained everything in detail to me which I really appreciated. Thank you so much

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    The entire process from booking to consultation was super-efficient and professional! Dr Freakes is one of the most caring, deliberate and personable doctors I have met.

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    Visit to Dr Amy was perfect as always

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    Feel very blessed to have found Dr Amy Freakes, she is kind, gentle and above all, takes time with you to make sure you are receiving the best possible care for you. So thoroughly recommend, and a very wonderful practice too.

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    Dr Amy Freakes is an excellent GP, who is both friendly and caring. She is extremely thorough and takes her time diagnosing and explaining things to her patients in an empathetic manner. Excellent service all-round from the staff at the Health Team. A highly recommended practice!

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    Dr Freakes is a great doctor. Super nice with kids, always looking for a solution to relieve them and very concerned about the evolution of their health. I recommend her 200%.

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    Dr Freakes is a very good doctor. She takes her time to know you better and to know the best treatment for you. She explains everything and gives you great advice. I definitely recommend her.

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    Dr Freakes is kind and gentle and always goes out of her way to make my 2 year old feel comfortable. The entire team is excellent at what they do.

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    The doctor and the clinic are amazing. Everyone is very kind and friendly. I feel very comfortable during all my consultations.

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    Thorough in her examination and very friendly and attentive during the consultation.

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    Great doctor, so professional and kind. I feel so lucky to have her taking care of our family.

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    Dr. Amy Freakes and the Team at the Health Team in Cape Town deliver the best medical and personal health service that a patient can imagine. They are just the best. Caring and always there to help and provide medical advice. The whole team is amazing! I can only recommend them.

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    As always, great service and very thorough medical care.

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    What an amazing doctor, I appreciate that she actually took the time to understand my issues and checked me out properly. Most doctors these days rush through appointments. Very gentle, kind and caring and I felt well taken care of. Thank you Amy

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    Fully satisfied as Dr. Amy Freakes is both very kind and highly competent. I really recommend her.

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    Amazing patient care, always efficient and friendly staff.

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    Always very friendly. Takes time to assess your condition and explain terms to you. Very helpful. :)

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    Excellent, caring doctor at the best private practice in Cape Town.

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    Absolutely amazing service and I feel that I am under the care of an incredible doctor.

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    Dr Freakes is a very sweet, friendly and kind person. She takes time to assess your condition and advises you accordingly. She is a gem of a Dr.

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    • Funds and Pricing

    Private


    First time appointments are 30min/patient: R 1050

    Routine appointments are 15min/patient: R 850