Gerhard Kok MBChB

Dr. Gerhard Kok completed his medical degree at the University of Pretoria. After completing the obligatory 2 years of internship and community service, he worked in the General Surgery Department of the Witbank Hospital Complex (which at the time was incorporated with the University of Pretoria).

Dr. Gerhard Kok then moved to the Ophthalmology Department and subsequently specialized in ophthalmology at the University of Pretoria under the mentorship of Prof. Polla Roux and completed his Fellowship examination at the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa – FCOphth(SA). He completed the vitreoretinal surgery course at the European Vitreoretinal Training School (EVRTS) in Bremen (Germany) as well as the Intermediate and Advanced Surgical Retina course at the European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology (ESASO) in Lugano (Switzerland).

Furthering his professional development is attained by learning visits to prominent and experienced vitreoretinal surgeons both in South Africa as well as in Europe. He frequently presents lectures both locally and internationally and recently assisted in starting an initiative at the European Vitreoretinal Society called Young-EVRS to promote professional development amongst young and upcoming vitreoretinal surgeons. Dr. Kok served in the role of President of the South African Vitreoretinal Society (SAVRS) from 2019 to 2021.