Dr Mairi Bassingthwaighte

MBChB (UKZN) Cum Laude, MPH (University of Massachusetts, Amherst), DCH (SA), FCPaed (SA), MMed (Wits), Cert Medical Oncology Paeds (SA)

Dr Mairi Bassingthwaighte is a paediatric oncologist who works in the collaborative practice of Poole, Wainright and associates. As a practice we offer comprehensive care for children and adolescents with a wide spectrum of oncological and haematological conditions.

Clinical Focus

• Paediatric And Adolescent Haematology: Anaemia; Immune Thrombocytopaenia; Congenital And Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes; Bleeding Disorders With A Special Interest In Congenital Haemophilia
• Paediatric And Adolescent Oncology: Multi-Disciplinary Management Of The Full Spectrum Of Paediatric Cancers Including Acute Leukaemia (ALL And AML); Lymphomas (NHL And Hodgkin Lymphoma); Abdominal Solid Tumours; Sarcomas; Central Nervous System Tumours; Eye Tumours And Bone Tumours; Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation And Work Up For Allogenic Stem Cell Transplantation. In Challenging Cases
• We Liaise With International Tumour Specific Experts For Management Advice And Access For Clinical Trials Where Appropriate

Procedures

• Bone Marrow Aspirates And Trephine Biopsy
• Lumbar Puncture And Intrathecal Chemotherapy Administration
• Fine Needle Aspiration (As Appropriate)
• Intravenous Chemotherapy

Discipline

• Paediatric & Adolescent Haematology And Oncology