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Passionate about patient care and continuous improvement, he balances complex surgeries with the demands of private practice, while maintaining a strong connection to community health outcomes.<\/h3>\n<p>Dr Lelethu Bango, a neurosurgeon at Life Rosepark Hospital, officially entered the field of neurosurgery during his community service year at the former Kimberley Hospital. Although it was not his first choice, the experience led him to pursue the specialty full-time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Free State Department of Health advised me to start studying neurosurgery because I was managing patients independently when senior staff were unavailable,\u201d Dr Lelethu said.<\/p>\n<p>He later moved to Bloemfontein and joined the neurosurgery training programme as a supernumerary. His training was extended due to delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. He qualified as a neurosurgeon in 2021 and worked in the public sector before entering private practice.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Lelethu says he is motivated by his strong interest in the field. \u201cI enjoy every moment spent being a neurosurgeon. I can\u2019t see myself doing anything else,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Although relatively new to private practice, he said one key lesson has been the importance of administrative diligence. \u201cYou have to stay on top of your admin. But if you enjoy the work, it doesn\u2019t feel like work,\u201d said Dr Lelethu.<\/p>\n<p>He does not define success by traditional metrics. \u201cSuccess for me is about constant self-improvement,\u201d he said, referencing an approach similar to actor Matthew McConaughey\u2019s idea of pursuing one\u2019s future self.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Lelethu credits several mentors for influencing his development. \u201cDr Taleb in Kimberley introduced me to neurosurgery. In Bloemfontein, I received support from various seniors. Currently, Dr P. Louw, Dr P. van Aardt, and Dr Dan Hugo have been especially influential,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>His daily routine includes early patient handovers, surgeries, consultations, and administrative work. \u201cMy day usually starts at 07:00 and ends when the work is done. Days with meetings tend to be longer due to the extra administrative demands,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Asked about advice for those entering the field, Dr Lelethu said, \u201cIt\u2019s a lot of hard work. You need a strong and understanding support system. Most of your time will be spent studying or working, and when you\u2019re not, you\u2019ll be recovering.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Balancing professional and personal life remains difficult. \u201cI try to be present in the moment, whether at work or during leisure, but the balance heavily favours work,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Lelethu also emphasised the role of community in his work. \u201cThe goal is to help people return to their communities as functioning members of society. A healthy individual contributes to a healthy community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He has wanted to be a doctor since childhood and says he is satisfied with finding a specialty he enjoys. Outside of work, Dr Lelethu enjoys sports and has a background in music. \u201cI played the euphonium in high school and studied music theory,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get in touch: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>051\u00a0492 5414 \/ <a href=\"mailto:drbbango@gmail.com\">drbbango@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Text: JUSTINE FORTUIN \/ Photograph: SUPPLIED<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr Lelethu Bango is a qualified neurosurgeon at Life Rosepark Hospital with a background in both public and private healthcare. Passionate about patient care and continuous improvement, he balances complex surgeries with the demands of private practice, while maintaining a strong connection to community health outcomes. 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