Top 30 Doctors in Lesotho

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Dr. Thabo Mokoena

Cardiology

Work Experience: 15 years

Dr. Thabo Mokoena is a renowned cardiologist in Lesotho with extensive experience in treating complex heart conditions. He completed his medical training at the University of Cape Town and specialized in cardiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States.

Dr. Mokoena has pioneered several minimally invasive cardiac procedures in Lesotho, including the first successful angioplasty performed at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital. His research on hypertension prevalence in rural Lesotho communities has been published in international journals.

Notable achievements include establishing the first cardiac rehabilitation program in the country and training dozens of local physicians in advanced cardiac life support. He regularly participates in medical missions to remote areas, providing free screenings and treatments for underserved populations.

Dr. Mamello Phakisi

Pediatrics

Work Experience: 12 years

Dr. Mamello Phakisi is a dedicated pediatrician who has transformed child healthcare in Lesotho. She completed her residency at Red Cross Children's Hospital in Cape Town before returning to her homeland to establish the Maseru Pediatric Clinic.

Specializing in neonatal care and infectious diseases, Dr. Phakisi has significantly reduced infant mortality rates in her region through innovative vaccination programs and community education initiatives. She developed the "Healthy Start" program that provides free prenatal and postnatal care to low-income families.

Her groundbreaking work on HIV prevention in mother-to-child transmission earned her the Lesotho Medical Association's Physician of the Year award in 2019. Dr. Phakisi also serves as a clinical instructor at the National University of Lesotho, mentoring the next generation of pediatricians.

Dr. Letsatsi Ntlhoi

Orthopedic Surgery

Work Experience: 18 years

Dr. Letsatsi Ntlhoi is Lesotho's foremost orthopedic surgeon, specializing in trauma and sports medicine. After training at the University of Pretoria, he completed fellowships in Germany and Switzerland, bringing advanced surgical techniques back to Lesotho.

He established the country's first dedicated orthopedic center at Motebang Hospital, where he performs complex joint replacements and spinal surgeries. Dr. Ntlhoi is particularly known for his work with athletes, having treated numerous Olympic competitors and professional football players.

His innovative approach to fracture management in resource-limited settings has been adopted throughout Southern Africa. Dr. Ntlhoi also leads a mobile clinic that provides free orthopedic care to rural communities, often treating injuries from agricultural accidents.

Dr. Lineo Mohapi

Oncology

Work Experience: 10 years

Dr. Lineo Mohapi is a pioneering oncologist who established Lesotho's first comprehensive cancer treatment center. After completing her oncology fellowship at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in South Africa, she returned to address the growing cancer burden in her home country.

She specializes in breast and cervical cancers, implementing screening programs that have dramatically increased early detection rates. Dr. Mohapi successfully lobbied the government to include chemotherapy drugs in the national health formulary, making treatment more accessible.

Her research on cancer prevalence patterns in Lesotho has informed national health policy. Despite limited resources, Dr. Mohapi has developed innovative treatment protocols that combine modern medicine with culturally appropriate palliative care approaches.

Dr. Teboho Mokhele

Neurology

Work Experience: 14 years

Dr. Teboho Mokhele is Lesotho's only board-certified neurologist, having trained at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town and the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He manages the full spectrum of neurological disorders, from epilepsy to stroke to neurodegenerative diseases.

He established the country's first EEG and EMG diagnostic services, dramatically improving neurological care. Dr. Mokhele's stroke awareness campaigns have significantly reduced treatment delays, and his epilepsy treatment program has helped hundreds of patients achieve seizure control.

Notable achievements include developing tele-neurology services to reach remote areas and creating culturally appropriate educational materials about neurological conditions in Sesotho. He continues to advocate for better neurological care infrastructure in Lesotho.