Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital Strengthens Cardiovascular Services with Advanced Cardiac Care and Surgical Offering

Johannesburg, South Africa – September 2025 –Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital, a member of the renowned Lenmed Health Group, has significantly expanded its cardiology offering to deliver world-class care in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

The hospital’s cardiology service line now includes comprehensive cardiac surgery, cutting-edge interventional cardiology, and a fully equipped, state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation laboratory (cath lab). These enhancements ensure that patients in the region have access to advanced heart care close to home – without the need for referral to distant centres.

A Full Spectrum of Cardiac Services

The hospital’s cath lab is equipped with advanced imaging and diagnostic technology that supports a wide range of life-saving cardiac procedures. These include:

• Angiograms
• Angioplasty and stenting
• Pacemaker and device insertions

In addition to interventional cardiology, the hospital is offering cardiac surgery, enabling treatment of complex conditions such as valve disease, coronary artery disease, and heart defects. With a multidisciplinary team of experienced cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, anaesthetists, and critical care staff, patients are assured of high-quality, continuous care from diagnosis to recovery.

Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital also offers a comprehensive stroke and vascular surgery service. This positions the hospital as one of the few facilities able to provide a truly integrated, sub-specialist cardiovascular service under one roof. From acute cardiac care and catheter-based interventions to complex vascular procedures and stroke management, our multi-disciplinary team delivers holistic, evidence-based treatment aligned with global best practice.

Part of a Leading Network in Heart Care

Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital is part of the Lenmed Health Group, a healthcare provider with over four decades of experience in complex cardiology. The group’s network includes:

• Hospitals accredited by the American College of Cardiology
• Internationally recognised Centres of Excellence in Cardiology
• Advanced capabilities including cardiac transplants, performed at Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre in KwaZulu-Natal

Lenmed’s proven expertise and consistent investment in technology and talent mean that every patient at Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital benefits from group-wide clinical protocols, training standards, and continuous innovation in cardiac care.

Local Excellence, Global Standards

“Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death in South Africa. By expanding our services, we aim to not only treat heart disease more effectively, but to offer preventative and long-term care in line with global best practices,” says Abdool Amod, Hospital CEO Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital. “This investment reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care with a strong clinical foundation, right here in the community.”

Creating Healthy and Prosperous Communities

One of our cardiac patients had this to say about her experience with Lenmed Ahmed KathradaPrivate Hospital Cardiology – “From the moment I arrived at Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital, I felt I was in the best possible hands. I was nervous about my heart condition, but the care I received put me completely at ease.

My cardiologist was not only highly knowledgeable but also took the time to explain everything in detail, answer my questions, and guide me through my treatment with incredible patience and
compassion.

The hospital staff – from admissions to nursing to the cath lab team – were professional, attentive, and genuinely caring. I was treated with respect, dignity, and kindness every step of the way.

Thanks to the advanced technology and the world-class expertise of the cardiology team, I received the treatment I needed quickly and effectively. I truly believe they saved my life.

I’m deeply grateful to Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital for not only treating my condition, but for caring for me as a person. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hospital to anyone in need of heart care.”

About Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital

Located in Lenasia, Gauteng, Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital provides specialised and general medical services across multiple disciplines, serving patients from the greater
Johannesburg area and beyond. As part of the Lenmed Group, the hospital is backed by a reputation for clinical excellence, patient safety, and advanced medical innovation. The hospital also offers emergency response in the community, further supporting the hospital’s extensive offering. In the case of an emergency, please call 083 707 8808 for assistance.