Dr Brian Behrens

General Practitioner

MBChB (UCT) BScPhysio (UCT)

About Me

I graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2013 and my MBChB degree was awarded with First Class Honours. I am dedicated to family health care and find the continuity of working with a family over time very rewarding. At UCT I received undergraduate awards in the fields of Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology and Anatomy.

I also graduated as a Physiotherapist and practiced full time for a year and part time during my medical training.

I completed my Medical Internship at Victoria Hospital and my Community Service at Mowbray Maternity Hospital.

I joined Kendalwood Surgery as a partner in 2018 and after 7 years of dedicated practice I opened Dr Brian Behrens GP Rooms in 2024.

Care Provided

All acute illness
Adult and Child health care
Chronic illness care

(such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, asthma…)
Thorough musculo-skeletal evaluation and treatment
Evaluation for and provision of Cortisone injections for:

allergy, shoulder pain, knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow and bursitis
Mental health care

Minor surgical procedures: done under local anesthetic
- Unwanted skin lesions: excision and closure
  Skin wart removal: debridement and liquid nitrogen application
  Abscess: incision and drainage
  Ingrown toenail: partial excision of the nail
  Other nail disorders: total nail excision available
  Skin tag: removal through excision
  Nose bleeds: cautery
Weight loss: medical treatment to assist weight loss

Discovery Health

Submit claims directly to Discovery at Discovery rates
Smart Plan approved
Discovery Premier Plus General Practitioner: co-ordinate the following care

- Diabetes Care Program
- Cardio Care Program
- Mental Health Care Program
Will activate your chronic benefits and associated medication