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Dr Mabaso in Dobsonville is Dr Absolom Nhlanhla Mabaso (Dr A.N. Mabaso), a private general practitioner at First Care Medical Centre, 9350 corner Manetsi and Kaimane Street, Dobsonville Ext 3, Soweto. The practice phone number is 011 934 2554.
The practice is not in a shopping centre and does not publish consulting hours online, so phone before you go. These details were checked on 13 September 2026 against the HPCSA register, Medpages and two medical scheme network lists.
Doctor: Dr Absolom Nhlanhla Mabaso, general practitioner
Practice: First Care Medical Centre
Address: 9350 cnr Manetsi & Kaimane Street, Dobsonville Ext 3, Soweto, 1863
Phone: 011 934 2554
Hours: not published. Phone to confirm.
HPCSA: registered, status active (checked 13 September 2026)
Contact Details & Opening Hours
| Detail | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Practice name | First Care Medical Centre | Medpages (updated 12 February 2026); GEMS network list (August 2026) |
| Phone | 011 934 2554 | Medpages; GEMS list (August 2026); Wooltru Healthcare Fund list (2025) |
| Consulting hours | Not published | No first-party source found |
| Weekend and public holiday hours | Not published | No first-party source found |
All three sources give the same phone number. We found no website for First Care Medical Centre, so the phone is the best way to confirm hours and whether Dr Mabaso is consulting on the day you want to go.
Looking for a different Dr Mabaso?
Mabaso is a common surname, and there is more than one Dr Mabaso in Soweto. The practice in Dobsonville Ext 3 is Dr A.N. Mabaso. The GEMS network list also shows a Dr Themba Mabaso at 890-C Maholwane Street, Zola (011 931 1242), which is a separate practice in the neighbouring township. Check the initials on your script or referral letter if you are not sure which doctor you need.
Address, Map & Directions
First Care Medical Centre is at stand 9350, on the corner of Manetsi and Kaimane Streets, Dobsonville Ext 3. Online listings spell the street names slightly differently (for example “Mavetsi”), so if your map app cannot find the address, search for “Dobsonville Ext 3” and phone the practice for landmarks.
Dobsonville Ext 3 is on the Dobson Point side of Dobsonville. If you are coming by taxi, ask the practice which main road to get off at before you travel.
Services Available
Dr Mabaso is listed as a general practitioner. The Wooltru Healthcare Fund GP network list (effective January 2025) marks the practice as dispensing, so the doctor may supply some medicines during your visit. The practice does not publish a full service list.
Typical GP care includes consultations for acute illness, chronic condition check-ups and repeat scripts, minor injuries, sick notes and referrals. Confirm by phone if you need a specific service, such as an employment medical or a procedure.
Appointments & What to Bring
We could not confirm whether First Care Medical Centre takes appointments or walk-ins. When you call, ask:
- Is Dr Mabaso consulting today, and what are the hours?
- Do I need to book?
- What is the consultation fee and does it include medicine?
- Do you accept my medical aid, or do I pay and claim back?
Bring your ID or passport, medical aid card, a list of current medicines and allergies, and any previous test results or clinic records.
Fees or Price Guidance (If Verified)
Consultation fees are not published, so none are shown here. Ask for the price when you phone.
For medical aid members, the practice appears on the GEMS family practitioner network list dated August 2026 (practice number 1503367) and on the Wooltru Healthcare Fund GP network list for 2025. Network lists can change during the year, so confirm with your scheme.
For a no-fee public option, the City of Johannesburg lists Itireleng Clinic (011 988 3101) and Nokuphila Clinic (011 988 7924) in Dobsonville.
Accessibility & Nearby Facilities
Wheelchair access and parking at First Care Medical Centre were not verified. Phone ahead if you need help getting in.
Dobson Point shopping centre on Mohajane Drive in Dobsonville Ext 3 lists Dobsonpoint Family Pharmacy (072 060 0752) in its store directory. For more GPs, see Doctors in Dobsonville, and for clinics, dentists and hospitals, see Healthcare in Dobsonville.
Urgent Care / Emergency Information
For chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, a serious injury or signs of a stroke, get emergency help immediately rather than waiting for a GP.
- Ambulance: 10177, or 112 from a cellphone.
- City of Johannesburg Emergency Connect: 011 375 5911.
- Private 24-hour emergency unit: Clinix Tshepo Themba Private Hospital, corner Braamfischer Drive and Elias Motsoaledi Road, Dobsonville. Emergency line 010 443 3711. Private fees apply.
- Public hospitals serving Soweto: Bheki Mlangeni District Hospital (Jabulani) and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.
Latest Update & Official Sources
Checked on 13 September 2026 against the HPCSA public register (Dr Absolom Nhlanhla Mabaso, registration MP 0379115, active, independent practice), Medpages, the GEMS family practitioner network list (August 2026) and the Wooltru Healthcare Fund GP network list (2025). Hours and fees are not published. We do not publish reviews or ratings.