Assess the whole patient
Medical history, current medication, previous attempts, body composition, lifestyle and relevant investigations are considered together.
Doctor-led care · Waterkloof, Pretoria
Medical weight loss. Peptide expertise. One medical strategy.
Consult Dr Luhard for personalised, medically assisted weight loss and responsible peptide care—built around your history, blood results, body composition and long-term health.
MBChB (Pret)
HPCSA-registered medical doctor
Founder of Medify
Co-founder of MedBase
Medicine before hype
The goal is not simply to weigh less. It is to become medically healthier.
Weight loss and peptide care should never start with a product. They should start with a doctor who understands the full clinical picture.
The Dr Luhard method
A clear path from consultation to sustainable progress.
Every plan is individual. These are the clinical principles that guide the process.
Build the right strategy
Where clinically appropriate, prescription treatment is integrated with nutrition, activity, sleep and a plan for preserving lean mass.
Monitor and adapt
Follow-up matters. Progress, tolerance, blood results and changing goals guide responsible adjustments over time.
Doctor-led. Data-informed.Medical care built around the individual.
Medical-assisted weight loss expert
A medical weight loss plan should be more than an injection.
Dr Luhard’s adult medical weight loss consultations focus on finding the safest, most effective route for the individual—not forcing every patient into the same protocol.
Personal clinical assessment
Identify relevant health risks, barriers, previous treatment experience and realistic outcomes.
Investigations where indicated
Blood tests and body composition can help turn assumptions into a more precise medical plan.
Long-term follow-up
Monitor response, side effects, lean mass, metabolic markers and the maintenance strategy.
Peptide medicine expert
Peptides need clinical judgement—not internet protocols.
Peptide medicine is an evolving field. Responsible care means separating evidence from enthusiasm, choosing only clinically appropriate options and monitoring the patient—not simply dispensing a product.
Responsible clinical framework
Every peptide discussion should answer four questions.
Why?Clear indication and realistic objective
For whom?Appropriate patient selection
How tracked?Follow-up and measurable response
Suitability is determined individually after medical consultation. Not every peptide discussed online is appropriate, registered or supported by the same level of evidence.
Training the profession
He does not only treat patients. He teaches doctors.
As co-founder of MedBase, Dr Luhard helps train healthcare professionals through structured medical education, practical workshops and clinically grounded discussions.
His educational focus includes medical weight loss, peptides, aesthetic medicine and the practical integration of emerging treatments into responsible clinical practice.
Clinical practice meets education.Founder of Medify · Co-founder of MedBase
About Dr Luhard
A doctor building at the intersection of medicine, aesthetics and healthy ageing.
Dr Luhard Jansen van Vuuren is an MBChB-qualified general medical practitioner based in Waterkloof, Pretoria. He has developed a focused clinical interest in medical weight management, peptide medicine, aesthetic medicine and healthy ageing.
He is the founder of Medify, where he consults and treats patients, and co-founder of MedBase, a medical education platform created to help doctors translate knowledge into responsible clinical practice.
His approach is direct: understand the patient, use medicine intelligently, measure what matters and never let marketing replace clinical judgement.
Verified patient feedback
Care patients recommend.
★★★★★
“Baie dankie vir die uitstekende ervaring vandag! Julle was so professioneel en vriendelik…”Zanique V · Fresha · July 2026Read live Fresha reviews
Frequently asked questions
Before you book.
What is medically assisted weight loss?
It is a doctor-led approach to adult weight management. A medical consultation identifies relevant health factors and determines whether lifestyle intervention, prescription treatment or a combined strategy is appropriate. Follow-up is used to monitor progress, tolerance and long-term health.
What happens during a weight loss consultation?
Dr Luhard reviews your medical history, current medication, previous attempts, goals and relevant risks. Body composition and blood investigations may be recommended where they would change clinical decision-making.
What is peptide therapy?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signalling molecules in the body. The term covers many different compounds with different evidence, indications and regulatory status. A consultation is needed to establish whether any peptide-based treatment is medically appropriate.
Does a consultation guarantee a prescription?
No. Prescription treatment is only considered after a medical assessment and when clinically appropriate. A safe consultation may also conclude that a specific treatment should not be used.
Where does Dr Luhard consult?
At Medify, 265 Main Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria, Gauteng. Use the map link below for live directions.
How do I request a consultation?
Send a WhatsApp message to 065 559 5412. The team will guide you on availability and the most appropriate consultation type.
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Waterkloof, Pretoria.
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