Dr. Cecil Reid, Orthopaedic Surgeon

MBChB, DA(SA), FCorth(SA)

Cecil completed his medical training at the University of Pretoria in 2001, whereafter he moved to Durban for his internship and community service. He obtained the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) Diploma in Anaesthesiology during his community service year.

He moved to Cape Town in 2004, where he worked as a senior medical officer in general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and critical care while awaiting a registrar position. He commenced orthopaedic surgery registrar training at the University of Cape Town in 2007. In 2011, after completing specialist training, Cecil became a fellow of the College of Orthopaedic Surgery of South Africa [FC Orth (SA)] and registered as a specialist orthopaedic surgeon.

Cecil stayed on in the UCT department of orthopaedic surgery for 18 months of post specialist fellowship training, focusing on lower limb trauma and reconstruction for six months, followed by hip and knee arthroplasty (joint replacement) for 12 months. He remains involved with the department and assists with registrar training, as well as joint replacement waiting list initiatives.

Cecil held the rank of Major in the South African Military Health Services (SAMHS) and had a fulltime appointment at 2 Military Hospital (2Mil) in Cape Town for four years, acting as head of the department of orthopaedic surgery for two years. During his time at 2Mil he continued to pursue his interest in hip and knee surgery and expanded his scope of practice to include partial knee replacement. He also gained experience in newer technologies in joint replacement, such as computer guided surgery, patient specific instrumentation, and custom implants. He still provides a sub-speciality hip and knee service as a private provider to the military, as well as teaching to medical officers and registrars at 2Mil. 

In 2016 Cecil resigned from the military to pursue fulltime private practice based at Mediclinic Constantiaberg in Cape Town. He continues to focus on primary and revision hip and knee replacement as his main focus. In 2022 Cecil completed training in the use of Mako Smartrobotics™ for joint replacement surgery and became the first surgeon to use this technology at Constantiaberg.

Cecil enjoys spending time with his family and is a keen runner.

Ms. Margo Viljoen, Practice Manager

Adv. Diploma – Medical Aesthetics

Since Margo was young, she demonstrated an interest in biology, human connection, and leadership. She was raised in the beautiful Garden Route, pursued her studies in Stellenbosch, and went on to relocate to Cape Town after graduating.

Through years of diligent study and hands-on experience, she obtained her Diploma in Somatology, as well as Advanced Diploma in Medical Aesthetics from Isa Carstens Academy. Margo worked as a laser and skincare specialist before deciding to pursue new interests, as she looks forward to diving into studies in the tech and development sector. 

Now, as our Practice Manager, Margo strives to uphold an empathetic environment for patients. She sets high standards for herself and is always excited to learn something new. She is dedicated to enhancing the patient experience and driving the success of the practice forward.

Margo enjoys anything creative, spending time with her loved ones, and catering to the whims of her two cats. 

Dr. Michael Meyer, Anaesthesiologist

MBChB, FCA(SA)

Michael graduated MBChB at the University of Cape Town (1995) and completed his internship at Groote Schuur Hospital in 1996. He work in the United Kingdom from 1997 – 2000, and spent time in internal medicine, paediatrics, and emergency medicine before starting Anaesthesia specialist training. He obtained his Part 1 specialist (FRCA) exams while working as a resident at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

He returned to South Africa and completed his anaesthetic training at Groote Schuur Hospital from 2001 – 2003, obtaining the Fellowship in Anaesthesia (FCA) and working as a consultant at Groote Schuur Hospital until 2006. In 2006, Michael left Groote Schuur Hospital to enter private practice in Cape Town as an associate with Anaesthesia Cape Town (ACT), where he has been ever since.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys family time, outdoor sporting activities (namely cycling, golf, and surfing with his wife and kids), and music.

Michael completed the Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support refresher in September 2022.

His memberships and registrations include:

HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa); FCA(SA) (Fellow of College of Anaesthesia, South Africa); SASA (South Africa Society of Anaesthesia); GMC (General Medical Council, United Kingdom).