Every breath
matters.
Expert assessment and highly specialised management of respiratory and allergic conditions from infancy through adolescence.
Consulting at Netcare Linksfield Hospital.
Subspecialist care for
developing lungs.
Dr. Carla Els is a specialist paediatric pulmonologist and allergist with over 15 years in private practice, dedicated to the delicate science of paediatric respiratory health.
She completed her MBChB at the University of the Free State, followed by subspeciality training at the University of Pretoria and an internationally recognised fellowship in pulmonology at UZ Leuven, Belgium. She holds a rare dual qualification in paediatric pulmonology and allergy, and leads what is believed to be Gauteng's largest private paediatric Cystic Fibrosis practice.
Areas of
Specialisation
Asthma Management
Comprehensive assessment, trigger identification, and individualised management plans for adolescent and childhood asthma.
Cystic Fibrosis
Gauteng's largest private paediatric CF practice — expert multi-disciplinary management from diagnosis through adolescence.
Allergy & Immunology
Skin prick testing, blood-based allergy panels, and immune deficiency workup for children with recurrent or atypical presentations.
Chronic Cough
Systematic evaluation of cough aetiology — distinguishing post-viral, allergic, structural, and airway reactivity causes.
Ready for a
specialist opinion?
Contact the practice directly to schedule an appointment. Self-referrals are welcome. Consulting at Netcare Linksfield Hospital, Johannesburg.