Leilani van der Merwe

Leilani van der Merwe is a Wound Care Specialist with extensive experience in the treatment of burns, Steven-Johnson Syndrome, and NecrotiziNg Fasciitis; as well as the assessment and treatment of all acute, chronic and non-healing wounds.

Speciality Advanced Wound Care
Degree Diploma in General Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatry and Registered Midwife.
Areas of Expertise
  • Wound Care
  • Psychiatry
  • General Nursing
  • Burn Treatment
    • Steven-Johnson Syndrome and Necrotizing Fasciitis

    Medical Education & Experience

    Private Practice with Sr. Hanri van NiekerkPRIVATE NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Smith & Nephew (Pty) LtdADVANCED WOUND CARE

    Advanced wound care specialist for Advanced Wound care West-Rand. Assist and promote specialized burn products to Specialist Burn Surgeons.  Assist with Advanced Wound Care products during treatment of burns, Steven-Johnson Syndrome and Necrotizing Fasciitis. Assist with assessment and treatment of all acute, chronic and non-healing wounds.

    Advanced Wound Care, Hertfordshire University, UK

    Advanced Burn Care & Management Course, Birmingham Hospital

    Tecmed Africa, Medical Equipment SuppliersPRODUCT SPECIALIST AND SALES REP

    Niehaus, Dyson and Lancet PathologistsREGISTERED NURSE

    Medical and Health Services, SANDFREGISTERED NURSE

    College for Nursing Training, South African Medical Health ServiceSTUDENT

    Diploma in General Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatry, and Registered Midwife. Best Achiever in Scientific Foundations of nursing, Distinctions in Midwifery and Psychiatry, Community nursing and Scientific foundations of nursing.