About us
“My team and I are dedicated to providing exceptionally high quality services and surgical care in a warm and friendly environment. Together we commit to demonstrate behaviour that reflect our core values of compassion, integrity, excellence, dignity and professionalism in honour of our Heavenly Father”
- Dr. Johannes Viljoen
Our Mission
To exceed our patients’ expectations through achieving the highest standards of performance in surgery and patient care delivery; committed to work as a team to deliver maxillofacial and oral surgery to the Southern Cape region.
Our Core Values
We genuinely care about our patients’ needs and are committed to build relationships with our patients based on mutual trust, respect, and understanding. We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professional conduct. We believe in delivering the highest quality of patient care. Therefore, we will continually educate ourselves and our patients. We are committed to open and honest communication with each other and with our patients.
Meet Dr. Johannes Viljoen
Johannes Viljoen was born on 4 November 1960 in Witbank, Eastern Transvaal (eMalahleni, eMpumalanga) and grew up in the mining community.
He matriculated at Carolina High School in 1978, Carolina, eMpumalanga and jump-started his studies with a BA-degree: Theology (1981) after which he pursued his undergraduate training in Dentistry: BChD-degree (1987) at the University of Pretoria. He later also did a Diploma in Odontology: Dip. Odont. (1993).
After graduating and completing two years of Military service in the SADF Medical Corps at 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria, he spent 7 years in general dental practice in Krugersdorp on the Witwatersrand.
Johannes embarked on eight years of formal training obtaining a dual qualification in Medicine: MBChB (1999) and Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery: MChD (Chir. Max-Fac-Med)(2003) at the university of Pretoria.
He started private practice as a Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon in July 2003 in Krugersdorp and moved to George in February 2005.
He is a member of the South African Society of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeons (SASMFOS), International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS) and AO foundation for Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (AOCMF).
Johannes is married to Janine and they have three children. For recreation he enjoys spending time with his family in nature, target practice and reading.
Meet Dr. Johannes Viljoen
Johannes Viljoen was born on 4 November 1960 in Witbank, Eastern Transvaal (eMalahleni, eMpumalanga) and grew up in the mining community.
He matriculated at Carolina High School in 1978, Carolina, eMpumalanga and jump started his studies with a BA-degree: Theology (1981) after which he pursued his undergraduate training in Dentistry: BChD-degree (1987) at the University of Pretoria. He later also did a Diploma in Odontology: Dip. Odont. (1993).
After graduating and completing two years of Military service in the SADF Medical Corps at 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria, 7 years were spent in general dental practice in Krugersdorp on the Witwatersrand.
He embarked on eight years of formal training obtaining a dual qualification in Medicine: MBChB (1999) and Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery: MChD (Chir. Max-Fac-Med)(2003) at the university of Pretoria.
He started private practice as a Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon in July 2003 in Krugersdorp and moved to George in February 2005.
He is a member of the South African Society of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeons (SASMFOS), International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS) and AO foundation for Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (AOCMF).
He is married to Janine, and they have three children. For recreation he enjoys spending time with his family in nature, target practice and reading.
What does a Maxillofacial and
Oral Surgeon do?
Maxillofacial and oral surgery is the surgical speciality concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck. Also referred to as the bridge between medicine and dentistry, it is recognised as an international speciality.
The scope of practice includes the diagnosis and management of facial injuries, head and neck cancers, facial disproportion, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, impacted teeth, dental implantology, cysts and tumours of the jaws, salivary gland diseases as well as numerous problems affecting the hard and soft tissue in the mouth such as lesions and infections.
Due to the nature of the work, Maxillofacial and Oral surgeons often work alongside specialists in other disciplines such as Ear, Nose and Throat surgeons, Radiologists, Neurosurgeon, Oncologists, Plastic surgeons, Orthodontists and Dentists.
Surgical Procedures
Surgical procedures are carried out under local anaesthesia in the rooms or if authorised by your medical aid, under general anaesthetic in hospital.
Surgical Removals
(Wisdom & other teeth)
Dental Implants
Orthodontic surgery
Orthognathic Surgery
Oral Pathology
TMJ (Temporomandibular joint disorders.)
Surgery and management of salivary gland diseases.
Trauma and facial injuries
Surgical Procedures
Surgical procedures are carried out under local anaesthesia in the rooms, conscious sedation or if authorised by your medical aid, under general anaesthetic.
Surgical Removals
(Wisdom & other teeth)
Dental Implants
Orthodontic surgery
Orthognathic Surgery
Oral Pathology
TMJ (Temporomandibular joint disorders.)
Surgery and management of salivary gland diseases.
Trauma and facial injuries
About our practice
Dr. Viljoen mainly consults at his practice situated at 137 Mitchell Street, George but he also has a satellite practice in Mossel Bay, 43 Ryk Tulbach Street, Da Nova.
It is very important that Dr. Viljoen first consults with a patient before performing any kind of procedure on the patient. During the consultation Dr. Viljoen will take a panoramic x-rays / 3D CT-Scan (should it be required), clinically examine the patient and formulate a diagnosis. He will then discuss the various treatment options and explain all the possible risks and complications of each option. During this time, you are welcome to raise any questions or concerns that you may have regarding your condition.
Arrangements will then be made for any necessary surgical procedure to be carried out under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia.
There are 3 hospitals where procedures under general anaesthetic could be carried out:
George Surgical Centre
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Vidamed – Mossel Bay
Wednesdays
Geneva / GSC George
Fridays
Procedures under local anaesthesia with conscious sedation / inhalation sedation are carried out at the George Practice only. This is a very pleasant “non-hospital” environment with a fully equipped operating facility and a recovery room after a sedation procedure.
Written fee estimates, admission information and pre- and post-operative guidance will be provided to you at the consultation visit. We will also assist with your medical authorisation request by e-mailing the necessary documents however, it is the patients responsibility to follow up with their medical aid and obtain authorisation and confirm co-payments.
The practice is equipped with the state-of-the-art 3D CT Technology, surgical equipment and instrumentation. Three-dimensional radiographic anatomical displays (3D CT scans) and panoramic x-rays, allow Dr. Viljoen to view accurate and detailed three dimensional pictures of the patient’s face, mouth anatomy and pathology. These images are crucial to the surgical planning stage. If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office. If additional x-rays are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.
Our reception and surgical team will attempt to provide the best service possible, to make your experience as pleasant and comfortable as we can.
IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit.
George
Wheelchair friendly
Mossel Bay
NOT Wheelchair friendly
Practice Hours
Monday – Tuesday | 08:00-17:00
George Practice
Wednesday | 08:00-13:00
Mossel Bay Practice
Thursday – Friday | 08:00-17:00
George Practice
Thursday – Friday | 08:00-17:00
George Practice
Saturday – Sunday | Closed
Contact us
George Practice
137 Mitchell Street
Bo-Dorp, Greorge
Wheelchair friendly
Mossel Bay Practice
43 Ryk Tulbach Street
Da Nova, Mossel Bay
