{"id":813,"date":"2014-01-23T17:23:52","date_gmt":"2014-01-23T15:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/?page_id=813"},"modified":"2026-01-27T11:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:43:35","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t<!-- START 1 REVOLUTION SLIDER 6.7.40 --><p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<rs-module-wrap id=\"rev_slider_1_1_wrapper\" data-source=\"gallery\" data-aimg=\"\"  style=\"visibility:hidden;background:#E9E9E9;padding:0;margin:0px auto;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<rs-module id=\"rev_slider_1_1\" style=\"\" data-version=\"6.7.40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slides style=\"overflow: hidden; position: absolute;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slide style=\"position: absolute;\" data-key=\"rs-7\" data-title=\"Slide Upper\" data-filter=\"e:late2;s:100;\" data-in=\"prst:rndany;o:0;e:power1.in;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" 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(keycare core excluded)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr Naseem Ebrahim Motala is a Gastroenterologist and Specialist Physician in Internal Medicine practicing at\u00a0the Netcare Linksfield Hospital. Dr Motala has extensive experience in the field of Gastroenterological Illnesses and therapeutic intervention including, Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy and Endoscopy Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. Other interventional and diagnostic procedures including Video Capsule Endoscopy, Oesophageal pH, Oesophageal Manometry and Endoscopic Ultrasound are also within the field of his specialisation. <a title=\"Profile\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/profile\/\"><strong>Click here for the Doctor&#8217;s profile &#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class='dt-sc-hr-invisible  '><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Room Procedures<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr Motala performs a number procedures in his procedure rooms. This includes gastroscopy and col<strong>onoscopy. This is ideal for patients wanting to avoid hospital admission and the accompanying medical aid co-payments. ***Discovery Health has instituted A co-payment for gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. We will waiver this fee until further notice [2026].(keycare may incur additional charges)\u00a0<\/strong> <a title=\"Procedures in rooms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/procedures\/procedures-in-rooms\/\"><strong>Click here for more information &#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class='dt-sc-hr-invisible  '><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">New Procedure &#8211; PillCam Colon Capsule<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PillCam\u00ae COLON capsule endoscopy is a minimally invasive tool for direct visualization of the colon, including identifying the occurrence of polyps. <a title=\"PillCam Colon Capsule\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/procedures\/pillcam-colon-capsule\/\"><strong>Click here for more information &#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class='dt-sc-hr-invisible  '><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div  class='column dt-sc-one-half   first' ><h2>Procedures<\/h2>\n<div class='dt-sc-toggle-frame-set'><div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-frame\">\t<h5 class='dt-sc-toggle-accordion '><a href='#'>Colonoscopy<\/a><\/h5>\t<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\t\t<div class=\"block\"><p>A colonoscopy is a procedure that enables the doctor to see inside your large bowel. It allows the doctor see the surfaces of the bowel directly by using a fiberoptic tube which can provide far more detail and accuracy than an X-ray. <strong><a title=\"Colonoscopy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/procedures\/colonoscopy\/\">Read more about Colonoscopy &#8230;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-frame\">\t<h5 class='dt-sc-toggle-accordion '><a href='#'>Gastroscopy<\/a><\/h5>\t<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\t\t<div class=\"block\"><p>An upper endoscopy (also known as gastroscopy) is a procedure that enables your doctor to examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract\u2014the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine)\u2014using a thin flexible tube with its own camera<strong>. <a title=\"Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Gastroscopy)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/procedures\/gastroscopy\/\">Read more about Gastroscopy &#8230;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-frame\">\t<h5 class='dt-sc-toggle-accordion '><a href='#'>Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)<\/a><\/h5>\t<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\t\t<div class=\"block\"><p>Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) allows your doctor to examine your esophageal and stomach linings as well as the walls of your upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. The upper tract consists of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum; the lower tract includes your colon and rectum. EUS is also used to study other organs that are near the gastrointestinal tract, including the lungs, liver, gall bladder and pancreas. <strong><a title=\"Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/procedures\/endoscopic-ultrasound\/\">Read more about Endoscopic Ultrasound &#8230;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-frame\">\t<h5 class='dt-sc-toggle-accordion '><a href='#'>Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)<\/a><\/h5>\t<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\t\t<div class=\"block\"><p>As hard as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is to say, the actual exam is fairly simple. A dye is injected into the bile and pancreatic ducts using a thin flexible tube with a camera attached. X-rays are taken then to outline the bile ducts and pancreas. <strong><a title=\"Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/procedures\/ercp\/\">Read more about Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography &#8230;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-frame\">\t<h5 class='dt-sc-toggle-accordion '><a href='#'>Video Caspsule Endoscopy (VCE)<\/a><\/h5>\t<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\t\t<div class=\"block\"><p>Capsule Endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the middle part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the three portions of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum). Your doctor will give you a pill sized video camera for you to swallow. This camera has its own light source and takes pictures of your small intestine as it passes through. These pictures are sent to a small recording device you have to wear on your body. <strong><a title=\"Video Caspsule Endoscopy (VCE)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/procedures\/video-caspsule-endoscopy-vce\/\">Read more about Video Caspsule Endoscopy &#8230;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-frame\">\t<h5 class='dt-sc-toggle-accordion '><a href='#'>View All Procedures<\/a><\/h5>\t<div class=\"dt-sc-toggle-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\t\t<div class=\"block\"><p>The procedures section has a list of all the procedures performed by Dr Motala. <a title=\"Procedures\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/procedures\/\"><strong>Click here to view all the procedures &#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='column dt-sc-one-half   ' ><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/icon_medkit2.png\" alt=\"icon_medkit\" width=\"120\" height=\"140\" \/><a title=\"What is Gastroenterology?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/profile\/what-is-gastroenterology\/\"><strong>What is Gastroenterology?<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p>A Medical Gastroenterologist is a specialist physician who has acquired additional training for an additional 2 to 3 years to become a super-specialist (sub-specialist) in the disorders of the digestive system. <strong><a title=\"What is Gastroenterology?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/profile\/what-is-gastroenterology\/\">Read more &#8230;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/icon_hospital-o2.png\" alt=\"icon_hospital-o\" width=\"120\" height=\"140\" \/><a title=\"Why See a Gastroenterologist?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/profile\/why-see-a-gastroenterologist\/\"><strong>Why See a Gastroenterologist?<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p>Patients experiencing abdominal illness involving the digestive tract, possible in the stomach, small bowel or colon and including the liver, gallbladder and pancreas are patients who should be seeing a gastroenterologist. <strong><a title=\"Why See a Gastroenterologist?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/profile\/why-see-a-gastroenterologist\/\">Read more &#8230;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/icon_ambulance2.png\" alt=\"icon_ambulance\" width=\"120\" height=\"140\" \/><a title=\"Patient Information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/patient-information\/\"><strong>Patient Information<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p>Admission, billing, medical aid and general information can be found on the <strong><a title=\"Patient Information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrodr.co.za\/web\/patient-information\/\">Patient Information page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>** We will waiver discovery health Co-Payment until further notice [2026]. 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