Family GP · Constantia, Cape Town
Dr Petra Matsicas, General Practitioner in Constantia
A family doctor for children, adults and elderly patients, based at the Alphen House Practice on Brommersvlei Road in Constantia.
About Dr Matsicas
Dr Petra Matsicas is a general practitioner (GP) with over 25 years in private practice. She joined the team at Alphen House in Constantia in 2013.
Petra qualified with an MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 1994 and did her internship at Frere Hospital and Tygerberg Hospital. She went on to work as a medical officer in emergency medicine, gynaecology and paediatrics in Cape Town, and then did a short stint in respiratory medicine, accident and emergency (A&E) and intensive care (ICU) in England.
Petra knew from the late 1990’s that she wanted to become a GP in her community. She enjoys treating the whole family.
As a family doctor, Petra is usually the first doctor her patients see about a new health concern. She is part of the Cape Doctors’ GP Group and has a good referral network.
She is married and has four grownup children. Petra enjoys her family time, pets and garden. Most often, you’ll find her with her nose in a book.
GP services
Medical care for the whole family, from everyday illnesses to chronic conditions.
- General consultations and health screening (BP, urine test, finger prick cholesterol and glucose tests, breast checks and Pap smears)
- Minor procedures like draining an abscess or suturing a wound (please check with reception as you may need a longer appointment)
- Cryotherapy for warts/skin tags.
- Vitamin B injections
- Blood collection for the lab, rapid tests on site including influenza A/B, HIV, malaria
- Influenza vaccines
- Chronic prescriptions and referrals
- Alphen House is a wheelchair accessible practice
- After hours consultations eg for your sick children, can be arranged directly with Petra.
Dr Petra Matsicas is not contracted to any medical aids. Please settle your account at the time of your consultation.
Contact & directions
Alphen House is in Constantia, a short drive from Tokai, Bishopscourt, Bergvliet, Wynberg and Plumstead.
- Address
- Alphen House, 15 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806
- Reception hours
- Monday to Thursday, 08:30–16:30
Friday, 08:30–16:00
Closed on weekends and public holidays - Parking
- On site
- Emergencies
- In an emergency, go to your nearest hospital emergency unit or call 084 124 or 082 911 or 10177 for an ambulance.
How to book
To make an appointment with Dr Matsicas, phone reception or send a WhatsApp message to reception. New patients are welcome.