Meet Your Cardiologist
About Dr Zama
Ramagaga.
Cardiologist & Specialist Physician
- MBChB (Stell)
- DipPEC (SA)
- FCP (SA)
- MMed Internal Medicine (UP)
- Cert Cardio (SA)
Dr Zama Ramagaga is a Cardiologist and Specialist Physician providing specialist cardiovascular care through Dr ZLR Cardiology Inc at Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital in Assagay, KwaZulu-Natal. Her clinical interests include coronary angiography and intervention, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias and pacemaker implantation, with a focus on clear communication, thorough assessment and personalised treatment plans.
About Dr Zama Ramagaga
A career shaped by medicine, people and service.
Dr Zama Ramagaga comes from the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast and matriculated at Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg. She went on to study medicine at Stellenbosch University, qualifying with her MBChB in 2012.
Her internship at Ngwelezana Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal was followed by community service in Bethal, Mpumalanga. Following her internship and community service, Dr Ramagaga continued her postgraduate career in Gauteng, progressing through internal medicine and later cardiology training associated with Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria.
From emergency care, to internal medicine, to specialist cardiology.
Education & Specialist Training
Built through progressive specialist training.
2012
MBChB
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Early clinical training
Medical Internship
Ngwelezana Hospital
KwaZulu-Natal
Community service
Bethal
Mpumalanga
Postgraduate training
DipPEC (SA)
Diploma in Primary Emergency Care
Internal medicine
MMed Internal Medicine
University of Pretoria
Cardiology training
Cardiology Fellow
Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria
2022
FCP (SA)
Fellowship of the College of Physicians of South Africa
2024
Cert Cardio (SA)
Sub-speciality Certificate in Cardiology
Areas of Clinical Interest
Cardiology across a broad spectrum of adult heart care.
Alongside her clinical interests, Dr Ramagaga provides coronary interventions, TAVI and pacemaker implantation via the practice where clinically appropriate. The practice confirms the procedure venue and preparation when arranging care.
Assessment and interventional management of coronary artery disease where clinically appropriate.
Assessment and management of disorders affecting the heart valves, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) where clinically appropriate.
Assessment and management of abnormal heart rhythms.
Dr Ramagaga provides pacemaker implantation via the practice where clinically indicated to treat certain slow heart rhythms.
Cardiology care for adults living with congenital heart conditions.
Cardiovascular assessment in the context of exercise and athletic activity.
Cardiovascular care relating to the effects of cancer and cancer treatment.
Professional Milestones
Continued learning.
Continued contribution.
2022
SA Heart National Journal Club
While a cardiology fellow at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Dr Ramagaga presented two cases of thrombosed prosthetic valves with different outcomes, discussing the relevant literature and treatment considerations.
2024
SASCI–Mayo Clinic Cardio Fellows Summit Webinar
Dr Zama Ramagaga participated as one of the local cardiology Fellow panellists in the SASCI–Mayo Clinic Cardio Fellows Summit Webinar held on 22 April 2024. The teaching session focused on invasive assessment and management of pulmonary embolism.
2024
Cardiology subspecialty certification
Dr Ramagaga obtained Cert Cardio (SA).
Current
Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital
Dr Ramagaga practises as a Cardiologist and Specialist Physician at Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital.
Professional qualifications.
MBChB
(Stell)
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Stellenbosch University
DipPEC
(SA)
Diploma in Primary Emergency Care
FCP
(SA)
Fellowship of the College of Physicians of South Africa
MMed
Internal Medicine (UP)
Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine
University of Pretoria
Cert Cardio
(SA)
Sub-speciality Certificate in Cardiology
Her Approach to Care
A considered approach to care.
Dr Ramagaga’s approach brings specialist cardiology and clear communication together — taking time to investigate carefully, explain meaningfully and involve each patient in understanding their care.
The person should never disappear behind the condition.
01
Understand
We begin with your symptoms, medical history and clinical context.
02
Investigate
Where appropriate, cardiovascular assessment or diagnostic testing may help clarify the clinical picture.
03
Plan
Dr Ramagaga discusses the findings and an appropriate treatment or management plan.
04
Support
Where needed, follow-up and ongoing cardiac care support the next stage of the patient’s care.
Beyond the Consulting Room
The person behind the practice.
Away from the practice, Dr Ramagaga enjoys travelling, fine dining, exercise and reading inspirational books.
Current Practice
Dr ZLR Cardiology Inc.
Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital.
Suite 22, Ground FloorBusamed Hillcrest Private Hospital471 Kassier RoadAssagay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3610This is Dr Ramagaga’s single practice location in the Hillcrest / Upper Highway area. Patients travelling from Pinetown, Westville or greater Durban can find the address and map on our contact page.
031 768 8507Cardiology servicesPatient informationCardiology proceduresView Dr Ramagaga’s Busamed specialist profile
