A gentle, friendly doctor for your little ones — in Pretoria
Dr Murray is a general practitioner offering comprehensive paediatric consultations in Rietondale, Pretoria — from newborn check-ups and well-baby visits to childhood illness, growth monitoring, routine paediatric immunisations, and adolescent health. A calm, child-friendly environment where parents are never rushed and children feel at ease. 20+ years of clinical experience working with paediatric patients. Specialist paediatric referrals provided when clinically indicated.
Dr Michelle Murray
MBChB · GP · Paediatric Visits
20+
Years in Practice
10k+
Patients Treated
0–18
Age Range Seen
R650
Consultation Fee
What to know about Dr Murray's paediatric consultations
Opening hours, location, accreditation, accepted medical aids, and what paediatric visits look like for both you and your child — the practical things worth knowing before your first paediatric appointment.
A Doctor Who Connects with Kids
Dr Murray explains everything to your child in language they understand. Tears are met with patience. Anxious teens get space. The pace is set by the child, not the clock.
Same-Day Slots for Sick Kids
A high fever doesn't wait for next week. We keep slots open every weekday and Saturday morning specifically for acutely unwell children.
Right Here in Rietondale
155 Soutpansberg Road. Easy access from the N1, N4, and Pretoria CBD. Free secure on-site parking right at the door, prams welcome.
Calm, Child-Friendly Rooms
Quiet, unhurried consulting rooms with toys for younger children. The receptionist team is great with kids, and the practice never feels like a queue.
HPCSA Registered
MBChB qualified general medical practitioner with 20+ years of clinical experience caring for children. Full HPCSA registration and ongoing professional development.
Major Medical Aids
Discovery, Bonitas, Momentum, Medihelp, GEMS, Fedhealth, Bestmed, Profmed and more — claims submitted electronically on your behalf.
Paediatric care for every age and stage
From newborn check-ups in the first weeks of life, through childhood paediatric visits, to adolescent consultations — Dr Murray, a general practitioner, provides paediatric services under one calm roof.
Newborn check-ups
Post-discharge assessments in the first weeks — weight, feeding, jaundice, skin, sleep guidance.
Well-baby visits
Routine check-ups, growth tracking, and developmental milestones from birth onward.
Sick-child consultations
Fevers, ear and throat infections, gastro, coughs, rashes — diagnosed and treated in one visit.
Growth & development
WHO growth chart monitoring, developmental screening, and early referrals when needed.
Routine immunisations
In-house administration of the routine EPI-SA paediatric schedule and recommended additions.
Allergies & eczema
Diagnosis and management of common childhood allergies, eczema, hay fever, and food sensitivities.
Asthma & wheezing
Evaluation, action plans, and ongoing review for children with asthma or recurrent wheezing.
Adolescent health
Age-appropriate, confidential consultations for teens 10–18 — puberty, mood, sleep, school stress.
Behaviour & ADHD screening
Assessment of attention, focus, sleep and mood concerns. Validated screening and onward referrals.
Dr Michelle Murray
Dr Michelle Murray is a qualified general medical practitioner who completed her MBChB at the University of Pretoria. With over 20 years of clinical experience — including extensive primary-care experience with children and their families — she brings a wealth of knowledge and a warm, patient bedside manner to every paediatric consultation. For conditions requiring specialist input, she refers to trusted paediatric specialists.
Dr Murray treats each child as an individual, takes time to explain everything to parents, and never rushes a visit. From newborn check-ups to confidential teenage consultations, the same trusted doctor supports your family through every age and stage.
Booking your child's paediatric visit — in three easy steps
Book a paediatric slot
Book online in 60 seconds, call 012 051 7030, or send a quick WhatsApp. Same-day paediatric slots are reserved for sick kids every day.
Calm, child-friendly paediatric visit
A quiet, unhurried consulting room. Dr Murray speaks to both you and your child, examines gently, and never rushes the paediatric consultation.
Paediatric care plan to take home
Walk out with a clear diagnosis, treatment plan, home care instructions, and a follow-up date. Medical aid claim submitted on your behalf.
Paediatric consultations near you in northern Pretoria
Our rooms are easy to reach for paediatric visits from anywhere in Pretoria — typical drive times from the surrounding suburbs and highways are shown below.
Visit us in Rietondale
Room 1, 155 Soutpansberg Road
Rietondale, Pretoria, 0084
Gauteng, South Africa
Typical drive times
What Pretoria parents say
A small selection of patient feedback. Full public reviews are available on the practice's Google Business Profile.
"Our daughter spiked a fever on a Saturday morning. Dr Murray saw her within an hour, was warm with our anxious six-year-old, and gave us a clear plan to take home. We had answers and a way forward by lunchtime."
"As a first-time mom I had a hundred questions for our newborn check-up. Dr Murray took the time to answer every single one without making me feel silly. We left feeling so much more confident."
"My teenager was nervous about a consultation. Dr Murray gave him space to speak privately, treated him like an adult, and respected his confidentiality. He actually wants to go back next time."
Questions parents often ask
If your question isn't here, give us a call or send a WhatsApp — we're happy to help.
Schedule a paediatric consultation
Same-day and next-day paediatric slots are usually available for sick kids. Book whichever way works for you — online, phone, or WhatsApp. Paediatric visits with Dr Murray, a general practitioner, in Rietondale.