ER24 welcomes Dr Moodley to its Fixed Wing Services

ER24 recently welcomed Doctor Kumeshan Moodley to the company’s Fixed Wing Services.

Dr Moodley, working for ER24 Global as a flight doctor on primary calls for international callouts and repatriation, obtained his MbCHB degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Dr Moodley rotated his time through the various specialities during his internship at the RK Khan Hospital. Although he had a special interest in obstetrics, orthopaedics and general surgery, he enjoyed working in the field of emergency medicine and casualty as well.

The erratic hours and severity of cases in an emergency centre did not deter him.

Dr Moodley also completed Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Paediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support courses, and focused on his resuscitation skills.

When asked why he chose to become a doctor, Dr Moodley said, “I decided to become a doctor because it is all I ever knew. When I was a child, I used to sit with the family GP and chat about being a doctor.

“I have always wanted to become a doctor and I am appreciative that God has blessed me with the opportunity to be what I have always wanted to be.”

Dr Moodley said he is committed to providing quality medical care.

“I feel I achieve something everyday when I make a difference in someone’s life. From treating an elderly person’s back pain to reversing a myocardial infarction… if I help someone, I feel that I have achieved something,” he said.

When asked why he chose ER24 and what he has planned for the future, he said, “Why ER24? Why not? I was fascinated by this job following discussions last year with Dr Robyn Holgate, the Chief Medical Officer for ER24. I love medicine and travelling. This job combines both aspects. And it is emergency medicine in a fully equipped setup. I am committed to working with and growing the ER24 Global division while building a Global network and Global brand.”