Dr Sophie Davies-van Es

Specialist Endocrinologist | Cape Town

Specialist Endocrinology Care

Dr Sophie Davies-van Es is a specialist endocrinologist providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and long-term management of endocrine and metabolic disorders in adults. Her practice is based at UCT Private Academic Hospital in Observatory, Cape Town, where she provides both outpatient consultations and inpatient endocrinology services.

Her clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based medicine, with a focus on accurate diagnosis, individualised treatment, and continuity of care.

Professional Background and Qualifications

Dr Davies-van Es is a Fellow of the College of Physicians of South Africa and holds specialist certification in Endocrinology and Metabolism. She completed her postgraduate specialist training through the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, where she gained extensive experience across internal medicine and endocrinology.

Her qualifications include:

Certificate in Endocrinology and Metabolism, Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (2025)
MMed (Internal Medicine), University of Cape Town (2023)
Fellowship of the College of Physicians (FCP), Colleges of Medicine
of South Africa (2022)
MBChB
(with honours and distinction in the clinical examinations), University
of Cape Town (2012)

Her clinical training included senior registrar and registrar roles at Groote Schuur Hospital, with responsibilities spanning inpatient and outpatient endocrinology care, multidisciplinary consultation, and specialist diabetes management.

Academic Distinctions and Awards

Dr Davies-van Es has received several academic awards recognising achievement in internal medicine. These include:

Asher Dubb Medal – Best Clinical Candidate, Fellowship of the College of Physicians Part II (CMSA)
Huskisson Medal – Fellowship of the College of Physicians Part II (CMSA)
Class Medal – Best Overall Performance in Internal Medicine (UCT)
Will-Frid Exner Baumann Memorial Medal – Top student in Internal Medicine final year MBChB (UCT)
Adcock Ingram Award – Best student in Clinical Medicine final year MBChB (UCT)

Academic and Research Involvement

Personal Background

Clinical Services

The practice provides specialist assessment and management of a wide range of endocrine conditions, including:

Diabetes mellitus, including complex diabetes management and diabetes in pregnancy

Thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules

Pituitary disorders including pituitary hormone deficiencies and hormone producing pituitary tumours

Parathyroid disorders and calcium metabolism abnormalities

Adrenal disorders

Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease

Endocrine causes of hypertension

Complex and less common endocrine conditions

Inpatient endocrinology consultations are also provided for patients admitted to UCT Private Academic Hospital

Appointments and Contact

UCT Private Academic Hospital
Room 71, Anzio Road
Observatory, Cape Town

Telephone: 021 442 1801
Email: kim.martin@uct.ac.za

Referrals from general practitioners and medical specialists are welcomed. Self-referrals are also accepted.

Appointments may be scheduled by contacting the practice during office hours.

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Room 71, Netcare UCT Private Academic Hospital, Cape Town

Dr Sophie Davies-van Es

Specialist Endocrinologist | Cape Town

Specialist Endocrinology Care

Clinical Services

Appointments and Contact

Appointments and Contact