Medical care, diabetes management, travel medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, physiotherapy, psychology and preventative healthcare — all under one roof.
Our Burger Street facility combines modern clinical care with a welcoming environment designed around patients and families.
Visit MetromedMetromed is a modern multidisciplinary healthcare centre serving adults, children and families in Polokwane.
After approximately 18 years of providing healthcare from the Polokwane CBD, Metromed began a new chapter at 96 Burger Street. Our new home was created around a simple idea: healthcare should feel human.
Natural greenery, trees, water features and calming interiors complement modern medical equipment and an expanding multidisciplinary team.
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Special interests include diabetes, HIV medicine, metabolic health, weight management, travel medicine, cardiovascular and kidney risk, men's and women's health and prevention.
Qualifications: MBChB (UKZN), MSc Diabetes (USW, UK), PGDip Diabetes (USW), Higher Certificate in Travel Medicine (Wits).
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions, back and neck pain, joint and muscle pain, sports injuries, post-operative recovery, mobility and chronic pain.
Confidential psychological support for stress, burnout, anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, adjustment and emotional wellbeing.
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Acute illness, routine consultations, chronic disease care, health assessments, investigations and follow-up.
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, HbA1c, insulin initiation and titration, complications screening, kidney, heart and foot care.
Body composition, metabolic assessment, lifestyle care and GLP-1/GIP treatment where medically appropriate.
Pre-travel consultation, Yellow Fever vaccination, malaria prevention, destination-specific advice and travel health documentation.
HIV testing and treatment, PrEP, PEP, STI screening and treatment, sexual health and metabolic monitoring.
Cervical cancer screening, Pap smears, contraception, menstrual and menopausal health, sexual health and preventative screening.
Cardiovascular and metabolic screening, erectile dysfunction, prostate assessment where appropriate, sexual health and prevention.
Routine dental consultations, cleaning, fillings, toothache care, extractions, gum health, children's dentistry and emergency dental care.
Prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medicines, chronic medication support, medication counselling and adherence support.
Movement, rehabilitation, injury recovery, musculoskeletal treatment, mobility support and chronic pain care.
Private and supportive care for emotional wellbeing, stress, anxiety, low mood, burnout, grief and adjustment challenges.
ECG, laboratory testing, urine and glucose testing, HbA1c, ultrasound where appropriate, immunisations, iron infusions and minor procedures.
Medical fitness, pre-employment and periodic examinations, workplace screening, certificates and indicated investigations.
Moving to our new facility should not make healthcare harder to access.
Metromed provides permanent free patient transport from town to the Burger Street facility. Patients can contact reception for collection arrangements.
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Opposite the Polokwane Tennis Club. Central location, modern facility and ample parking.
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Click here to register for World Diabetes Day 2026
Patients, families, healthcare professionals and the Polokwane community are invited to a day of movement, screening, education, music and family wellness. You do not need to have diabetes to attend.
Activities: Aerobics, biokinetics demonstrations, health screening, diabetes and cardiovascular education, lifestyle talks, music, dancing, lucky draws, refreshments, lunch, T-shirt, cap and goodie bags.
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What travellers should know about Yellow Fever requirements, vaccination and destination-specific preparation.
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Read more →Metromed combines everyday patient care with ethically and regulatorily approved clinical research.
Dr Mabowa Makhomisane serves as a SAHPRA-approved Principal Investigator. Research interests include diabetes, obesity and metabolic disease, HIV, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, liver health and emerging therapies.
Participation in clinical research is voluntary and subject to applicable ethical and regulatory requirements.
Medical care, pharmacy, dentistry, diabetes, travel medicine, physiotherapy, psychology and preventative healthcare — conveniently located under one roof.