Led by Dr Annetjie van der Nest, a female GP caring for children, adults, and the elderly in George Central. By appointment.


Restore Health and Care is a private family practice based in George Central, Western Cape, led by Dr Annetjie van der Nest, a female general practitioner (GP) in George. The practice provides medical care for the whole family: children, adults, and the elderly, with a focus on continuity of care and unhurried consultations.
One practice for the whole household, from routine checks to the unexpected, and the minor procedures that needn’t mean a hospital visit.
Unhurried consultations for everyday health concerns, for every member of the family.
Ongoing care for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and other long-term conditions.
Wellness visits and annual health checks to catch things early and keep you well.
Same-week care for coughs, infections, injuries, and the days you’re not yourself.
Routine screening as part of staying well over the years.
Checkups, growth, and everyday childhood illness, from newborns to teenagers.
Contraception, menstrual health and menopause care, unhurried and confidential.
Skin lesion removal, wart treatment, ingrown toenail treatment, and abscess drainage.
We accept the following medical aids. Some schemes carry specific plan exclusions or conditions, noted below the list.
Specific plan exclusions apply for some schemes, and not every plan within a scheme is covered. If your plan is not listed, or you’re unsure, please get in touch.
Networks: Discovery GP Network and Premier Plus GP Network. Covered in full at the Discovery Health Rate.
KeyCare, Flexicare and other low-tariff plans are not covered.
myFED is not covered.
Covered only if you have sufficient savings available. A 35% co-payment may apply.
On the Medshield network.
BP Medical Aid Society: all plans accepted.
Now on the Polmed GP Network. Nominate Dr van der Nest (practice 0934046) and visits are covered in full, with no co-payment.
Plan structures change each year. If you’re unsure whether your plan is covered, please contact the practice.
Not sure if your plan is covered?
Yes, care at Restore Health and Care is by appointment, so we can give you unhurried attention. Call the rooms on 044 0011 727 to book.
129 Mitchell Street, George Central, George, 6530, Western Cape, beside Outeniqua High School, behind the KFC.
Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00. Closed on weekends and public holidays. Care is by appointment. Call 044 0011 727 to book.
Most major South African medical aids are accepted, including Discovery, Bonitas, Momentum, GEMS, Bestmed, Bankmed and Fedhealth, and we are on the Polmed and Medshield networks. Some plan conditions apply.
Yes. Restore Health and Care is led by Dr Annetjie van der Nest, a female general practitioner and family doctor caring for children, adults and the elderly, for patients who prefer a female doctor.
Yes. We provide whole-family care from newborns to teenagers and the elderly, including baby check-ups and everyday childhood illnesses.
We perform minor procedures in-rooms including skin lesion removal, wart treatment, ingrown toenail treatment, abscess drainage and wound suturing, saving you a hospital trip.
Yes. We provide ongoing management and regular reviews for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension and asthma.
Restore Health and Care
129 Mitchell Street