Dr Pieter Pretorius
Qualifications
MBChB, MSc, FRCR
GMC number: 4233949
Practising since: 1993
Specialties
Clinical Radiology
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About
Pieter Pretorius is a Consultant Neuroradiologist who completed his specialist training in Oxford and now practices as a Diagnostic Neuroradiologist in both the NHS (Oxford University Hospitals) and Private Practice.
Pieter qualified in medicine (MBChB - cum laude) from the University of the Free State in South Africa in 1993. He was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University where he completed an MSc in Radiology. He was a Specialist Registrar in Radiology in Oxford from 1998 – 2002 after which he was appointed to a 2 year Fellowship in Neuroradiology at the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford. In 2005 he was appointed to his current post as Consultant Neuroradiologist in the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. His clinical role involves diagnostic Neuroradiology and Head & Neck Radiology, specifically the interpretation of MRI and CT scans of the brain, spine, skull base and head & neck in adults and children. He has particular interests in Brain Tumour imaging, Skull Base Imaging as well as imaging of patients with Neurofibromatosis type 2.
Languages spoken
English, Afrikaans
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Pieter Pretorius at Nuffield Health
- CT scan (or CAT scan)
- MRI scan
Locations Dr Pieter Pretorius works with
Related experience
Research
I am involved in a range or research projects involving Neuro-oncology, Neuro-protection in Cardiac surgery, temporal bone infections, TB meningitis, and Dementia imaging.
Memberships
- Royal Collage of Radiologists
- British Society of Neuroradiologists
Other posts held
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Consultant Neuroradiologist
Declaration
Dr Pieter Pretorius does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Pieter Pretorius does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Pieter Pretorius does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.