Lourenza Feher
@lourenzafeher
Physician specializing in emergency, paediatrics, and general practice—delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in high-pressure settings.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a dedicated physician with extensive experience across Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, and General Practice. I focus on diagnosis, treatment, and patient management, while building individualized care plans that reflect each patient’s needs.
I’ve led and supported clinical care in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments, including onboard medicine during international voyages. I’m skilled in emergency response, acute intervention, trauma care, and cardiac management, while maintaining accurate medical documentation and compliance with operational protocols.
My background also includes internal medicine and paediatric work in hospital settings, where I managed emergency, inpatient, and outpatient cases with a strong emphasis on family-focused care. I’ve performed minor surgical and trauma interventions and contributed to quality improvement initiatives.
I hold advanced life-support certifications and training that strengthen my ability to stabilize critically ill patients. Licensed in South Africa, I’m seeking to contribute to a private general practice focused on excellence and community health.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Ships Physician
Cunard Cruise Line / P&O UK
Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Provided comprehensive medical care to guests and crew during international voyages, managing acute, chronic, and emergency conditions across all age groups. Led infection control and emergency response protocols and mentored medical staff while maintaining required medical documentation and compliance.
Senior Ship Physician
Virgin Voyages
Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)
Led onboard medical operations, including emergency response and patient management, and supervised clinical staff. Managed medical logistics for crew and passengers and delivered advanced trauma and acute intervention care, including cardiac management.
Ship Physician
Disney Cruise Lines
Jan 2021 - Jul 2021 (6 months)
Delivered emergency and general medical services to international passengers and crew. Managed medical records, coordinated radiology services, ensured infection control procedures, and collaborated with shore-based providers for critical case transfers.
Medical Officer
Baragwanath Hospital
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)
Medical Officer in Paediatrics at Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg.
Medical Officer
Tembisa
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 (5 months)
Medical Officer at Tembisa in Johannesburg with a focus on internal medicine.
Medical Officer
Red Cross Children's Hospital
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Managed emergency, inpatient, and outpatient paediatric cases with a focus on family medicine. Conducted minor surgical and trauma interventions, mentored junior staff, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives.
Intern
Rob Ferreira Hospital
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Completed comprehensive hospital rotations across internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, psychiatry, and emergency medicine. Built diagnostic, procedural, and patient communication skills through clinical practice.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pretoria
Doctor of Medicine (MBChB), Medicine
Completed a Doctor of Medicine (MBChB) at the University of Pretoria in South Africa (completed December 2016).
Uplands College
High School Diploma, High School
Completed a High School Diploma at Uplands College in South Africa (completed December 2010).
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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