Dr Faeza Arnold

Cape Town's healthcare landscape shapes what kind of primary care people actually need. The city draws people from across South Africa — workers, retirees, students — and many arrive without established relationships with local doctors. The mix of private medical aid, out-of-pocket patients, and self-employed people means GPs here deal with broader economic pressures than in other cities. Dr Faeza Arnold works within this context, where general practice isn't just clinical but also navigates the reality that not everyone has the same insurance coverage or ability to pay. The city's healthcare infrastructure — proximity to Groote Schuur and private hospitals, the afterhours urgent care ecosystem — shapes how a successful practice functions in this specific place.