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I am a passionate people loving person who loves to get to know and assist people in their wellness journey. I strive to be open-minded, approachable, and advocate for comprehensive care, as well as empowering people to practice self-care.
Dr Rinky is always kind, thorough, with a calm and relaxed bedside manner.
Booking & appointment went very well. Thank you.
Outstanding care and attention..
It's my first appointment with Dr Vamvadelis and it was easy, considering that I was feeling really yucky. She quickly got down to the nitty-gritty. For once a doc grasped that a person living with Lupus ESL shouldn't take antibiotics. And a day later... I can feel my body saying "Thank You!"
Dr Rinky is the best! She is also highly organized and seems caring! I strongly recommend her.
Amazing Doctor. She made me feel at ease before and during my procedure . Highly recommend her . Thank you DR. Rinky
What a great practice. From the start it was a good experience - great being able to book online and so easy, plus there's a confirmation message straight away. The lady managing the reception area is super, with a good sense of humour and getting to see Dr Rinky was really easy and I had a same-day appointment. Dr Rinky herself is great - experienced , takes her time with patients, and she is a great listener! My overall impression of the practice is that it's warm and inviting, extremely efficient, with doctors that hear out their patients. So I will definitely be back.
Dr Rinks concentrates and offers excellent advice
Always a pleasure dealing with Dr. Vamvadelis.
Friendly, compassionate and understanding.
Dr V is always very thorough and professional.
Dr Parker was my consulting doctor as Dr Vamvadelis wasn't available. Dr Parker put me at ease especially since it was my 1st time at this HFP. I'd been with my last doctor for 14 years, so this transition started off wobbly but ended well. Thanxxx, Dr Parker ☺️
Friendly caring practise. Couldnt ask for more
Best Doctor in Somerset West! Feel very lucky to have her right on our door step. Very thorough and very caring.
Definitely would recommend Dr Rinky. Felt very relaxed and comfortable in her presence
I'm so glad I managed to see Dr. Rinky yesterday. I always come away feeling uplifted and positive about things. She listens with empathy and makes me feel as if I'm the only patient she has to see that day. Never in a rush.
Reception efficient, Dr excellent bedside manner and payment process seamless.
I cannot rate Dr Vamvadelis highly enough! She was recommended to me by Alta from the former Cape Country Family Clinic, who is also a gem. Dr Vamvadelis is knowledgeable, helpful, and interested above all else in her patients' wellbeing. She is also a great conversationalist, and willing to hear her patients.
The best doctor in Somerset West
Dr. Rinky is always a pleasure to see whenever I need anything - from general consults, to when I feel extremely ill, and everything in between. She has a calming and welcoming way with her patients and she always goes the extra mile for me. I feel immensely thankful that she is my doctor.
Not a good place for mental health care
I was looking for a new GP in Somerset West because my doctor retired. I am delighted with my choice.
Great Dr, She was very professional and helpful
Excellent visit. Dr Rinky Vamvadelis puts you very much at ease and is very knowledgeable.
Dr Rinky is a wonderful, caring and attentive doctor. I never feel rushed and her focus is entirely on me while under her care. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an empathetic family doctor.
Our family (3 generations) all have Dr Rinky Vamvadelis as our GP (and more). Knowledgeable with care and compassion. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
A very professional and friendly doctor.
I felt comfortable, seen and heard with Dr. Caterina. She got the job done in my appointment so quickly and gently, I was almost in disbelief. I will Most certainly be a returning patient.
A suoer welcome to the practice by the receptionist. Dr Rinky super efficient, helpful and reassuring. I was extremely grateful for her diagnosis and help.
What a wonderful visit- the team made me feel welcomed and relaxed. Also Dr. Rinky is so amazing- very attentive, well-informed and makes you feel at ease.
Compassionate and professional.
Dr Rinky has been our family GP for many years, starting with her practice in Muizenberg; she is worth following as our GP in Somerset West. She is knowledgeable and gives excellent advice.
Dr Rinky is thorough and friendly. The reception is also friendly, a good practice. I did however through my own fault arrive on the wrong day, a day early, and was surprised after a 15 min wait noone had asked me who I was there to see. I eventually approached reception and was told my appt was for the next day, Dr Rinky had left. I think reception should confirm with patients on arrival whom they there to see, I would have found out straight away I was there on the wrong day. My own fault, just wasn't with it.
Doctor is friendly, and through.
It was a pleasure seeing Dr Rinky...she has an excellent manner in dealing with her patients...
Ben loves Dr.Rinky he feels so comfortable and safe with her
Practice is clean, and doctor is easy to talk to.
Dr Rinky is a wonderful doctor! She is very caring and always goes above and beyond for her patients.
My entire family lover Dr Rinky
So accommodating and helpful! Thank you.
Dr Rinky was as kind attentive as usual & gave good advise .
Dr Rinky is very thorough, has an amazing bedside manner.
Lovely Doctor. Made me feel at ease.
Dr Rinky is simply the best! So caring and always going above and beyond the call of duty.
I refuse to see anyone else. Rinky is the best. She somehow combines an excellent bedside manner with no-nonsense advice.
Empathetic and caring Doctor who is thorough in her examination and always comes back to patients with test results
Really great team. Everyone from reception to the Doctor are really attentive and professional.
Dr Rinky was very empathetic & a good listener.
First visit. Feel confident in Dr Rinky. Wait was very reasonable compared to previous experiences I’ve had. Well organised and slick administrative process from booking to medical aid submission, etc.
Very pleasant with practical advice.
The most empathetic and thorough GP I have ever experienced in my 55 years on earth. Couldn't recommend her more highly
It was my first visit to this practice and I was immediately impressed with the warm welcome I received and the beautifully decorated rooms. I was incredibly anxious because of the nature of my appointment and as a result, found myself at a constant and embarrassing loss for words, but Dr Rinky was so patient and made me feel so at ease. She was very thorough and treated me with respect, dignity and gentleness. I am very grateful
Professional, through examination, took time to explain, I felt comfortable discussing my health issues. her empathetic approach made me feel supported.
Dr is helpful and listens, no complaints. Front office staff also very friendly .
Dr Rinky was so gentle when examining my daughter for suspected thrush, and really made her feel comfortable. Dr also explains/discusses the medication options, so that as the mum, I feel informed of what to do once we get home. We always feel in good hands :)
I can highly recommend Dr Rinky to someone looking for a caring, supportive and highly skilled doctor.
Undoubtedly, she stands out as one of the finest doctors in the Western Cape. I've consulted with numerous doctors over the years, and I must say, her expertise and care are truly exceptional. The level of attention and professionalism she provides sets her apart, making her a standout choice for anyone seeking top-notch medical care in the region.
Very pleased with the thoroughness of the interaction.
Always a pleasure seeing Dr Rinky. Just visiting her makes you feel better already.
I just love these 2 doctors. I have a 2 year old and whenever I need care for her they seem to just give the exact treatment that she needs. And they don't just jump to antibiotics each time, they carefully check and understand her condition and treat her accordingly. I feel so safe knowing my family are in good hands! Thank you Doctors!
Dr Vamvadelis is thorough and absolutely professional. She listens carefully and makes suggestions and discusses options in a kind and caring manner. Thank you.
The wait is longer than expected but the service is great and friendly.
Efficient service, attention to detail, friendly.
Warm & friendly atmosphere! The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. Dr Vamvadelis made me feel comfortable right away. The consultation didn't feel rushed. She really cares and listens to you. I'm so glad I found this place. Highly recommended!
What a pleasure to visit these doctors. Both docters and receptionists are friendly, kind and professional
Dr has a wonderful bedside manner.
Dr Rinky is a super doctor and lovely human.
Best doctor in Somerset West, caring and professional
Great practice and friendly staff. No complaints.
A Dr with time for her patients.
I was very happy with the consultation and the care that I received.
Dr. Rinky is a warm person who always makes me feel as if she enjoys seeing me. She is very through and always remembers what she is told (probably writes it down, but at least takes the trouble to read it before you get there) Highly recommended
Excellent Dr. Would recommend anytime.
Professional with a good bed side manner.
Dr Rinky is helpful and kind. Thank you
I would highly recommend Dr Vamvadelis.
Dr Rinky was wonderful with my young daughter. Caring, kind and empathetic. She took time to listen to her and understand her symptoms. We were very happy and will certainly recommend Dr Rinky to all our friends. Thanks so much :)
Dr Rinky, was excellent and very supportive.
Friendly and thorough Doctor who listens to the patient.
Dr Rinky, made me feel very comfortably and listened and answered all my questions.
Great to be able to make your appointment online. Lovely, patient, understanding doctor.
Thank you. The whole experience was excellent! From initial online booking, to Dr Rinky's wonderful comforting aura, to her telephonic follow up.
Dr Rincky has a heart to heal and focus on your well being with a compassion to see her patients thrive to building a health body giving support with her passion and expertise making them the best practice and incredible staff to change lives .
Our family loves Dr Rinky, and at yesterday's visit, she was really very thorough and did some important checks and balances before prescribing certain meds. We were so grateful for her calm reassurance. The online booking system is amazing, and very useful for mums in the middle of the night to be able to "take action" and not have to wait till morning to make a booking.
Friendly, warm, efficient and caring.
A good experience all round. Easy online booking procedure, a warm and friendly greeting at reception, and friendly caring attention given by Dr Rinky. I would recommend Dr Rinky without hesitation.
A caring practice, Dr Rinky is thorough and you never feel rushed. We new to the practice and feel at home there, also feel they know you well already, right from Allison at reception to the practitioners.
Dr. Rinky comes highly recommended. I would not change to any other doctor but her
Probably the best GP I ever had the pleasure to visit
New patient, relocated from Johannesburg. Been ill for a long time with a rare illness and on quite a few illness related meds. Dr Vamvadelis was careful not to prescribe meds that would compromise the current chronic meds. very happy with her .Thank you Dr Vamvadelis.
I had such a good experience with my appointment - from booking the appointment to when I left afterwards, it was smooth and professional. And Dr Rinky is warm and very kind, and I felt very at ease with her. A 5-star recommendation from me!
Absolutely loved Dr Rinky and the lady at the front desk was SO helpful. Very happy.
Great to visit a doctor with respect for appointment times!
She is the best she made me feel so comfortable.Shes is very kind and caring
The most caring, thorough and compassionate Doctor with excellent bedside manner. Can highly recommend
A very professional service. She exudes both competence and confidence which puts one immediately at ease.
Exceptional doctor, very kind and straight forward
Dr Rinky is an excellent doctor.
Kids love Dr Rinky, so we are so happy
Dr. Rinky was an amazing woman, extremely intelligent and very understanding. I had a very comfortable 10/10 experience with her.
I have been to both doctors and wow what a great experience! Both are kind and compassionate and really listen to you. Would definitely recommend.
Dr Rinky is a great Dr. Thank you for always taking care of me.
We continue to travel an hour to have an appointment with Dr Vamvadelis, she is one of a kind, no other GP would be the same.
Always such a pleasant experience. Very few of her caliber still around in the Helderberg - she is next level!!
Very very professional doctor, great service and really takes care of her patients! Highly recommended
I'm so glad we found Dr. Rinky. She's smart, kind and vested in you and your family's health.
Friendly staff, and a calming experience.
I was beyond impressed with my experience at Doctor Catherine Rinky Vamvadelis office . My first contact was with Alice (receptionist) and I was completely blown away by how helpful, kind, friendly she was. My appointment with Doctor Rinky was amazing. Doctor Rinky is an excellent doctor she always has a smile / she's friendly and easy to talk to. May God bless you Doctor Rinky and keep on doing an amazing job ❤️
I'm. a tourist here and Dr. Caterina was super welcoming, listened to everything I had to say and took her time to make sure not only that what I came for was solved but gave me personalised recommendation for my stay in South Africa. She also made sure I had understood everything and was happy. If I lived in SA she would definitely be our family GP. Thank you Caterina!!
Excellent doctor, she has empathy with her patients and cares alot. Will recommend her to anyone.
Best GP I have ever had. Top service and top referrals.
Compassionate and thorough. Always a happy customer!
Would highly recommend Dr Vamvadelis.
Dr.Vanvadelis is an Excellent doctor. I am travelling from Norway, andI needed help, and she took her time and helped me in the best way I needed. I would give here my best recommendations. Thank u for taking your time for me Dr.Rinky!😊
I recommend Dr Rinky to anyone requiring a GP.
Dr Rinky Vamvadelis attended to me right away - was very welcoming and reassuring - will be visiting the practice again once we are down in the Cape next year - thoroughly recommend
STAY THE AWESOME DOCTOR YOU ARE, I APPRECIATE HOW CARING, KIND AND PROFESSIONAL YOU ARE TO ME, YOUR PATIENT. THANKU.
She is just the doctor I have been looking for. Listens authentically, gives you her full attention and takes her time. I will be with Dr. Ricky until the end.
A great doctor: caring, committed and competent. I have been looking for such a doctor for a long time and have finally found her.
I had a great experience with Dr Rinky. She made me feel really comfortable and her feedback was informative. I would recommend her to all the women who are looking for a Doctor to do their yearly checkups.
Very good service thank u. Nearly recovered
Well run practice, Keep up the good service
She makes you feel very comfortable and is very caring.
Delighted to meet Dr Rinky. She was thorough, and listened to what I had to say. Lucky me!
Dr. Caterina (Rinky) Vamvadelis is always a pleasure to see. She is caring and really listens to what you have to say. She is also great with my 2 year old!
Very good and very impressed with Dr Vamvadelis
Was made to feel welcome from the moment of entering. A very special receptionist. Meeting the doctor to check on my health was friendly and I felt reassured. I will definitely recommend her as I was recommended by friend. Hopefully I won't need to become her most frequent patient.
Amaing, caring doctor who really lsitens.
Very impressed with Dr Vamvadelis
Excellent service!! Always a pleasant experience with Dr Vamvadelis.
Dr Rinky is fantastic. She is a great doctor who listens and help her to the root cause of the issue.
Best experience. Dr Rinky did not rush to get to the next patient. She was caring and loving. Would definitely recommend her.
Was very impressive with the practice as soon as I walked in. Very friendly receptionist and Dr Ricky was wonderful and thorough and had a wonderful bedside manner. Would highly recommend
I was very impressed with the service provided by Dr Rinky. She is helpful, kind, explains everything in a way that is conducive and not condescending nor judgmental. Thank you for a great consultation
Pleasant experience and explanations very good.
First of all, it is such a brilliant service to be able to book online. It is hassle-free, instant and really helpful. And then, dr Rinky is really a doctor that is caring and who really has an interest in all of her patients. We as a family, recommend dr Rinky to everyone we know!
The online booking system is really convenient and very effective. Dr Rinky really goes out of her way to assist. She is thorough and definitely a doctor that cares about every patient. I can definitely recommend this practice.
Highly Recommended. Easy access for a student
Can highly recommend Dr Rinky.
I went to plenty of doctors but found a gem. Dr Rinky is kind, compassionate, very professional she is everything and more you could ever wish for in a Doctor. I 100% recommend her to anyone.
I am so impressed with Dr Rinky. She is calm, measured, remembers details about oneself - making one feel like one matters! I am terribly grateful to have finally found my doctor! Regards Paula Kontominas
A great Doctor and receptionist!
Dr Rinky makes you feel so at ease! Would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a women's wellness doctor!
Dr. Rinky was great with my son and very helpful diagnosing him. It's always a pleasure to visit the practice.
Very happy with this doctor and practice
Thorough and incredibly caring GP. Took the time to ask all the pertinent questions and went over and beyond to alleviate all ailments. All I can say is WOW!
One of the most caring and thorough GP's I have ever met. She shows incredible patience and kindness when dealing with the elderly. Would highly recommend her to everyone
Super easy online booking system.Always very friendly service given.Just love Dr.Rinky
Dr Rinky is a gem! She really takes time and care with her patients.
This was our first visit to Helderberg Family Practice. Dr Rinky was very kind and made my 5 year old son (and I) feel very at ease. I appreciated that she gave me time to talk and explain the background to our visit. I think we will be moving over to HFP from now on.
Best doctors and exceptional attention to every patient.
Truly the best physician I’ve had in years.
Excellent service. Thank you for listening!
Everything went smoothly, thank you very much.
Dr Rinky is amazing, I have and will continue recommending her to family and friends. She is so welcoming and always happy to help out my family.
Very friendly and took her time with me. Will be happy to go back again.
Dr. Vamvadelis is kind, caring and very professional. She's excellent.
The receptionist is a wonderful and joyful person. I was welcomed! Dr Caterina is a caring and considerate doctor who is interested in what's going on for you and her care for you is abundant in every way. I have to say, I never thought going to the doctor could be as "uplifting" as my time there was. I thoroughly recommend Dr. Caterina and the practice there!
Very caring Doctor who is very thorough in her assessment
no complaints at all, very recommendable
Easy online booking system and friendly receptionist. Dr Rinky was easy to talk to and very thorough. Highly recommended.
Very thorough and friendly, thank you.
Very efficient, very thorough and exceptionally helpful.
Helpfull and polite doctor and staff.
From booking to visitation, both experiences were such a pleasure.
Dr Rinky is always exceptionally welcoming and attentively listens to my issues, even those unrelated to my consultation. She shows genuine compassion and interest to her patients, and provides holistic advice.
Always have a pleasant experience when visiting your practice.
Dr Rinky is excellent and made me feel at ease
Dr Rinky is always very professional and thorough and a great listener to her patients’ concerns.
The doc to have in your corner. On top of her help she has a knack and knowledge to refer you to the best specialist practitioners.
Dr Rinky is an excellent doctor. She is very knowledgeable and caring. I have been seeing her ever since we moved to this area several years ago and am extremely happy. I have consulted GPs in Europe and they are not a patch on her!
Excellent as always, thank you
Super friendly service from the admin lady and doctor. Doctor gave me all the answers that I needed to get and would highly recommend them to anyone.
Always lovely seeing Dr Rinky. She is a great listener and does well to provide solutions to the problem instead of just treating symptoms.
What a pleasure to meet Dr Vamvadelis and her team. Thank you for the personal touch. It was not just another service provided, it was a one-on-one with a Doctor that is really invested in my family’s health and wellbeing. Highly recommended.
I have seen both doctors at Helderberg family practice and have always had a good experience. Would highly recommend.
Professional, thorough and friendly.
Lovely practice and Dr Rinky is an amazing doctor who is always willing to listen.
It is perfect, better than calling - Kholo
I am extremely happy with Dr Riny's help and approach to my health.
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