Dr Marike Ransome

I didn't look further after finding The Family Doctor. I highly recommend this amazing team of doctors and the support team to care for your family. Although doctors have come and gone, the ethos of the practice remains and has been consistent over the years. It's more than quality healthcare .. it's peace of mind; and knowing that, as a patient, you are seen and heard.

Our family have been with Marike and her colleagues for a good few years and find them all very professional. They give us all the time that is needed for a consultation. Very happy to have them as our doctors.

We've been going to the Family Doctors since 2019 and I have just been so relieved to have found a practice where the the doctors actually listen you. The secretary and doctors are always friendly and supportive, and the doctors take the time to really listen to your symptoms and ask about greater factors. I never feel like I am just a slot in a busy appointment book that's being rushed through.

Recently my GP of many years retired. I thought I'd ask around for references. In the mean time I searched the Web and found The Family Doctor which is situated 1.8km from where I live. I was immediately attracted by the Tree Logo and then by the happy, friendly face of Dr Ransome. I made an appointment to assess the set-up. When I arrived, after parking near to the entrance door, I entered the reception which is large and beautiful with calming colours and artworks and very cheery and friendly receptionists. I was taken in by Dr Sarah Abrahams right on time I have waited many times up to an hour at other doctors. Dr Abrahams was kind and attentive and she did a thorough first assessment. She also shared with me a condition which was similar to mine and we could discuss how this was affecting our running exercise. This was very helpful. In the 75years that I have experienced Medical attention this was one of the best and I look forward to further encounters.

I’ve known this for years, but The Family doctor practice has yet again proved that they are extremely thorough and don’t just treat you like a number and rush you out the door. A simple appointment for a bad cold picked up something potentially far more dangerous and nipped it in the bud. Thank you Dr Ransome and team!

I've been going to this practice for the past 7 years. In that time I moved further away from the practice, but I still make the extra trip, as I know I will not receive that kind of service anywhere else. It feels like your friend is caring for your health.

Very interesting and effective approach - the entire practice is designed to look after you. So if your preferred Dr is on leave, they have enough information on file for another doctor to step in. When they say that they are going to ‘look after you’ they really do mean it - everyone from the front desk staff to the doctors commit to make this promise work. It’s such a rare, wonderful thing to have an entire practice look after an entire family nowadays. We used to have it in the past - where your family GP would deliver you and treat you as you grew up, fostering a wonderful bond between doctor and patient. At most practices in Cape Town, you feel like you’re in a factory - where doctors aim to churn out as many consults as they can! But not at this practice - here, you’re seen as and respected as a person. And the practice works to ensure you’re in good health always! This level of expertise and compassion is rare and I’m so glad to have finally found it with Dr Ransome and her team!

Very efficient and communicative reception and administrative team. Doctors are kind, caring and thoughtful. Practice always sends a follow-up message to check-in on the patient and resolve any concerns.

I am very impressed with this practice. Clinical excellence in a beautiful and welcoming environment. Website and waiting room – both beautiful and inviting and follow up e-mail – don’t think anyone else do that. I have worked in public health across Africa for the last 15 years and this clinic is very impressive in all ways. Love the personal touch point, including the fact the receptionist knowing your name when you enter.

I am a parent living in KZN, my daughter studies in Cape Town, when got very sick I called around looking for a doctor after reading reviews from other patients. Dr Ransome was kind and made my daughter feel very comfortable. The meds she prescribed were excellent because my daughter was back to herself the same evening. Thanks