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About Dr DMT Mjoli
General
About Dr Mjoli
A highly trained surgeon with subspecialist colorectal expertise
Dr Mjoli is a highly trained general surgeon with subspecialist expertise in colorectal surgery. Originally from the Eastern Cape, he grew up in the former Transkei and has built a distinguished career dedicated to advanced surgical care and academic contribution.
He obtained his medical degree from the University of Transkei (now Walter Sisulu University) and went on to specialise as a general surgeon at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, qualifying in 2010. In 2012, he completed an advanced laparoscopic fellowship at the Academic Medical Centre at the University of Amsterdam, where he was awarded the SASES Laparoscopic Fellowship.
Dr Mjoli further subspecialised in surgical gastroenterology, with a focused interest in colorectal surgery, completing his training in 2014 alongside his Master of Medicine (MMed) in Surgery. He is committed to continuous professional development, ensuring patients receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based, and minimally invasive surgical care.
Career journey
Training & professional milestones
MBChB — University of Transkei
Completed his medical degree at the University of Transkei, now Walter Sisulu University, in the Eastern Cape.
Specialist qualification — University of KwaZulu-Natal
Qualified as a specialist general surgeon at UKZN, establishing the foundation for his subspecialist surgical career.
SASES Laparoscopic Fellowship — Amsterdam
Completed an advanced laparoscopic fellowship at the Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, and was awarded the SASES Laparoscopic Fellowship.
MMed Surgery & Colorectal Subspecialisation
Completed his Master of Medicine in Surgery alongside focused subspecialist training in colorectal and surgical gastroenterology.
Colorectal Specialist — Pietermaritzburg
Served as a colorectal specialist at Grey's Hospital and as an honorary lecturer at UKZN, contributing to surgical training and laparoscopic development.
Specialist Surgeon — East London
Currently practices at Life St Dominic's Hospital and provides specialist colorectal services at Cecilia Makiwane and Frere Hospitals. Active member of the gastrointestinal cancer MDT.
Where we practise
Hospital affiliations & consulting rooms
Life St Dominic's Hospital
Primary practice and consulting rooms. Medical Suites B, 45 St Mark Road, Southernwood, East London, 5201.
Frere Hospital
Specialist colorectal surgical services provided for public sector patients in the Eastern Cape.
Cecilia Makiwane Hospital
Specialist colorectal surgical services provided for public sector patients in the Eastern Cape.
Approach to care
Committed to evidence-based, minimally invasive care
Dr Mjoli’s services rely on a commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring that his patients receive the most up-to-date and evidence-based surgical care available. His approach emphasises minimally invasive techniques wherever appropriate, reducing recovery time and improving outcomes.
He is an active member of multidisciplinary teams managing gastrointestinal cancers across both the public and private sectors — ensuring that every patient, regardless of where they are treated, benefits from a collaborative, specialist-led approach to their care.
Get in touch
Ready to take the next step in your care?
Contact our rooms to book a consultation with Dr Mjoli at Life St Dominic’s Hospital, East London.