Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh), University of the Witwatersrand, 2004
- Diploma in Obstetrics (Dip Obs SA), College Of Medicine of South Africa, 2006
- Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FCOG), College Of Medicine of South Africa, 2011
- Masters of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MMED), University of the Witwatersrand, 2011
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of the Witwatersrand, 2015
Dr Taheera Hassim
Dr Taheera Hassim is an experienced and compassionate Obstetrician and Gynaecologist practising at Netcare Sunninghill Hospital in Sandton.
Growing up during Apartheid, Dr Hassim was no stranger to hardship and strife. Nevertheless, she understood the power of being an educated woman at a very young age due to the multiple hurdles she faced. Through her hard work and dedication, she was accepted to study Medicine at the University of Witwatersrand. However, with many financial constraints, her studies were paved with challenges and hardship. It was through the support of her community, family and friends that Dr Hassim overcame multiple hurdles to continue her education and qualify as a doctor.
She didn't stop there - Dr Hassim went on to qualify as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, thereby completing 4 other degrees, which include a Master of Business Administration. In addition to her studies, Dr Hassim worked as a consultant at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital for the University of Witwatersrand and trained medical students, interns and registrars in this field. She also travelled internationally to enhance her skill in keyhole surgery.
Since then, Dr Hassim has gone from strength to strength, excelling academically to become a renowned gynaecologist with a flourishing private practice. She currently practices at the Netcare Sunninghill Hospital and serves on the hospital physicians' advisory board. During the COVID-19 pandemic, her fearless nature allowed her to be a frontliner and care for patients.
Making A Difference
Firmly perched on the pinnacles of success, Dr Hassim is now giving back to society and trying to make a difference. She has been the figurehead of several global charitable campaigns, such as the World Memon Organisation, and has travelled to the Myanmar border to serve the Rohingya community. Closer to home, she spearheaded many humanitarian causes to uplift the marginalised in Africa.
After the Menstrual Cup Project, wherein hygienic, affordable and effective sanitary products were made available to underprivileged girls, Dr Hassim has taken up another worthy to selflessly devote time towards the upkeep of several orphanages in South Africa and to bring hope and a smile on faces of hundreds of children who reside in these homes. She also forms part of the Gift of Givers medical team and offers assistance during disasters.
Her zeal and enthusiasm have led her to dedicate her life to charity and humanitarian causes. And, in 2022, Dr Taheera Hassim broke the glass ceiling and was selected as part of the Mrs South Africa Top 5.