Dr Armand Toma is a South African-trained specialist general surgeon and a fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa – FCS (SA). He obtained his MBChB from UKZN in 2012 and received a Master in Medicine degree for internationally published work on breast cancer pathology in 2019.
Dr Toma grew up in the Eastern Cape and is able to consult with patients in English, IsiXhosa and Afrikaans. He attended Selborne College in East London, finishing with Academic Honours and the Palma Virtuti award for service. His passions outside the workplace include music, comedy and sport – attempting to find balance in today's fast-paced world.
He practises as a full-time general surgeon at Netcare Cuyler Clinic, hoping to make a difference in people's lives. The principles which he lives by are honesty, integrity and service. He enjoys engaging with his patients and tailoring their treatment according to their unique backgrounds. His determination is to reach the root cause of the patient’s medical condition and to guide them through the treatment process, whether it be surgical or conservative.
Dr Toma displays competency in a wide array of procedures, specialising in laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive hernia repair – always finding the least invasive route for his patients. He has a particular interest in breast and endocrine surgery and is a member of the Breast Interest Group of South Africa (BIGOSA). He also offers endoscopy and proctological procedures, filling the great need for these interventions in the community.
