Angels with Stethoscopes
Advanced Wound Care at Home or In-Clinic
At Angels with Stethoscopes we understand that healing is more than just physical—it’s about restoring confidence, comfort, and quality of life. Our team is dedicated to providing expert wound care solutions tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Established in 2023, we specialize in advanced treatment options designed to promote healing and prevent complications. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic wounds, or seeking preventive care, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Our commitment goes beyond medical care—we prioritize education, compassion, and personalized treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. At Angels with Stethoscopes, your well-being is our priority.
Trusted wound care across the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. Home visits available.
Our Services
Pre-admission service: Optimising skin and wound readiness before planned hospital admissions.
Non-healing chronic wounds: Comprehensive assessment to identify barriers to healing and tailored treatment plans.
Negative pressure wound therapy (VAC): Application and maintenance of NPWT devices to promote granulation and faster closure.
Burn wounds: Care to reduce pain, prevent infection and support optimal healing.
Pressure ulcers: Staging, off-loading strategies and advanced dressings for pressure injuries.
Post-surgical wounds: Follow-up care, infection monitoring and dressing changes after procedures.
Debridement: Gentle, appropriate removal of non-viable tissue to restart stalled healing.
Wound dressings: Selection and application of advanced dressings matched to wound needs.
Assessments: Holistic wound and patient assessments, including risk and progress tracking.
Meet the Owner
Elaine Basson, RN — Founder, Angels with Stethoscopes
I care deeply about helping people heal and feel better. With experience in both intensive and wound treatment, I focus on providing safe, gentle and effective care. My goal at Angels with Stethoscopes is simple: to support recovery, prevent complications and make every patient feel valued and cared for
Experience highlights:
• Advanced wound assessments and care planning
• Negative pressure wound therapy (VAC) setup and monitoring
• Debridement and dressing selection for chronic and post‑surgical wounds
• Burn and pressure injury care with prevention strategies
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Testimonials
“Professional and compassionate care. My mom’s pressure injury improved within weeks thanks to their home visits and practical advice.”
— Lerato M., Durbanville
“They set up NPWT and taught us exactly how to manage it. Healing was faster than we expected.”
— Andre C., Bellville
“Clear plan, gentle debridement, and the right dressings—my chronic wound finally started to close.”
— Zanele P., Kraaifontein
“Kind, punctual and very skilled. The home visits made all the difference after my surgery.”
— Nadia R., Brackenfell