Dr. Alex Gorelyk Practice

Dr. Alex Gorelyk Practice Medical Doctor with 25 years of experience: GP consultation & surgical procedures. Based in Swakopmund, but just a call away
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Our doors are open for you! 🚪✨Here is everything you need to know about our operating hours and how to reach us:🕒 Openin...
07/09/2026

Our doors are open for you! 🚪✨
Here is everything you need to know about our operating hours and how to reach us:

🕒 Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 14:00
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

Emergency services available

📞 Book Your Appointment:
Call / WhatsApp: +264 81 8686 719
After-hours: +26485 610 3225
Email: [email protected]

📍 Location: Otavi Bahnhof building Dr. Sam Nujoma Ave, Swakopmund, Namibia

👩‍⚕️ Services: GP consultation / Health education / Surgical procedures / Preventive Care / Wound care / Urgent Care / Check-ups

💡 Walk-ins are welcome, but booking in advance helps us minimize your waiting time.

💬 Follow me here for health tips and updates:
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Have a question? Send us a direct message or give us a call - we’re always happy to help! 💙
Here’s to health and good vibes - more to come!


We’re Officially on Google Maps! 📍🏛️Finding us just became a whole lot easier: Dr. Alex Gorelyk Medical Practice is now ...
04/09/2026

We’re Officially on Google Maps! 📍🏛️

Finding us just became a whole lot easier: Dr. Alex Gorelyk Medical Practice is now officially listed on Google Maps. Whether you need turn-by-turn directions, contact details, or practice hours, it’s all available with a quick tap on your phone:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/N5pFHXX43TmxSc716

🏛️✨ If you're walking around town, take a moment to admire the classic architecture of the Otavi Bahnhof and keep an eye out for our signage while you're there.

Really, one of the greatest joys of living in Swakopmund is that taking a simple stroll feels like stepping through the pages of a history book. I have to admit, as a doctor, I feel deeply honored and proud to welcome patients into a place with such rich heritage. Built in the early 1900s, this beautiful building has stood the test of time, witnessing over a century of our town’s history. Walking through its doors every morning to serve our community is truly something special.

🌿✨ What makes it even more special is the atmosphere inside: we share this wonderful building with our friends at Eden Grove Therapeutic Centre, making it a true hub for health, care and well-being in the heart of town.

Whether you need a routine check-up, urgent care or a friendly consultation, you can now easily find us. Wishing you all a healthy and peaceful day.

Here’s to health and good vibes - more to come!
📞 +26481 8686 719
📌 Otavi Bahnhof building Dr. Sam Nujoma Ave, Swakopmund
💬 Follow me here for health tips and updates


We’re Officially on Google Maps! 📍🏛️Happy Friday, Swakopmund!Finding us just became a whole lot easier: Dr. Alex Gorelyk...
04/09/2026

We’re Officially on Google Maps! 📍🏛️
Happy Friday, Swakopmund!

Finding us just became a whole lot easier: Dr. Alex Gorelyk Medical Practice is now officially listed on Google Maps. Whether you need turn-by-turn directions, contact details, or practice hours, it’s all available with a quick tap on your phone:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/N5pFHXX43TmxSc716

🏛️✨ If you're walking around town, take a moment to admire the classic architecture of the Otavi Bahnhof and keep an eye out for our signage while you're there.

Really, one of the greatest joys of living in Swakopmund is that taking a simple weekend stroll feels like stepping through the pages of a history book. I have to admit, as a doctor, I feel deeply honored and proud to welcome patients into a place with such rich heritage. Built in the early 1900s during the railway expansion, this beautiful building has stood the test of time, witnessing over a century of our town’s history. Walking through its doors every morning to serve our community is truly something special.

Whether you need a routine check-up, urgent care, or a friendly consultation, you can now easily find us. Wishing you all a healthy, peaceful, and relaxing weekend ahead.

Cheers,
Dr. Alex

September 3rd is DNA Uniqueness Discovery Day 🧬✨Did you know that you are a walking, talking, one-of-a-kind miracle? Tod...
03/09/2026

September 3rd is DNA Uniqueness Discovery Day 🧬✨

Did you know that you are a walking, talking, one-of-a-kind miracle? Today, we celebrate the science behind what makes YOU unique - our DNA!

Here are 7 mind-blowing DNA facts you will love:

1. A Book Written in 4 Letters
🔤 If your body were a giant Lego set, DNA would be the instruction manual. But instead of using the whole alphabet, this manual is written using only 4 letters: A, T, C, and G.

2. 99.9% Identical
👯‍♂️ You share 99.9% of your DNA with every other human on Earth. That tiny 0.1% difference is what gives you your unique smile, eye color, height, and personality.

3. Two DNA profiles in one
👥 A rare condition called chimerism allows a person to carry two entirely different sets of DNA, often from absorbing a twin in the womb.

4. To the Moon and Back... 600 Times
🚀 If you uncoiled and stretched out all the DNA inside a single human body, it would reach to the Moon and back more than 600 times (about 74 trillion meters long).

5. Over 2 Meters Long in One Tiny Cell
🔬 If you unpacked the DNA from just one single cell in your body, it would be about 2 meters long, yet it fits inside a space 100 times smaller than a grain of sand.

6. The Ultimate Sunscreen Needed
☀️ The Sun’s UV rays can damage hundreds of DNA strands in your skin cells every day. Luckily, your body has a built-in "repair team" that fixes most of it automatically (and sunblock helps the rest).

7. A Legacy from the Past
🏺 Your DNA is a living history book passed down from your parents, grandparents, and ancestors from thousands of years ago. You carry a little piece of history inside you!

🎁 BONUS FACT: Namibia’s Ancient Genetic Treasure! 🇳🇦
Did you know that the San people carry some of the most ancient and diverse DNA on the planet?
Genetic studies show that all human populations outside Africa share roots with these ancient lineages. You could say Namibia is home to one of the original chapters of humanity’s DNA storybook🌍✨

💡 The Doctor’s Note:
Understanding our DNA helps modern medicine create personalized care tailored specifically to you. Take care of your amazing body - it’s the only one in the universe built just for you!

Here’s to health and good vibes - more to come!
📞 +26481 8686 719
📌 Otavi Bahnhof building Dr. Sam Nujoma Ave, Swakopmund
💬 Follow me here for health tips and updates


Here is your ultimate guide to awareness days in September. So many day to celebrate!💬 To our community: these days are ...
01/09/2026

Here is your ultimate guide to awareness days in September. So many day to celebrate!

💬 To our community: these days are more than just hashtags, they’re chances to learn something new, support a good cause, or maybe check in on your own health.

👩‍⚕️ If you’re in healthcare, consider this your friendly nudge. We all know these dates, but let’s be honest - we don’t always remember to mark them. This is your sign to keep it handy or pass it along.
Forward this post to a friend or share it in WhatsApp groups.

This is A4 format. So it's easy to print and hang above your desk.

Here’s to health and good vibes - more to come!
📞 +26481 8686 719
📌 Otavi Bahnhof building Dr. Sam Nujoma Ave, Swakopmund
💬 Follow me here for health tips and updates


Happy Heroes’ Day, Namibia! 🇳🇦True strength lies in unity, resilience and good health. Today, as we honor the pioneers a...
26/08/2026

Happy Heroes’ Day, Namibia! 🇳🇦

True strength lies in unity, resilience and good health. Today, as we honor the pioneers and heroes of our nation, we remain committed to keeping our community healthy, strong, and thriving. Taking care of your physical and mental well-being is the best way to keep Namibia moving forward. Being a hero today means making healthy choices every day.

A healthy nation is a strong nation. Built on Bravery, Bound for a Prosperous Future.

Here’s to health and good vibes - more to come!
📞 +26481 8686 719
📌 Otavi Bahnhof building Dr. Sam Nujoma Ave, Swakopmund
💬 Follow me here for health tips and updates


🩺 Friday Free Prescription: The Swakopmund Digital Detox 🌊Happy Friday! Today is Internet Self-Care Day, which sounds a ...
21/08/2026

🩺 Friday Free Prescription: The Swakopmund Digital Detox 🌊
Happy Friday! Today is Internet Self-Care Day, which sounds a bit ironic coming from a post you’re reading on a screen... but stick with me!

Here in Swakopmund, when the cold Atlantic mist rolls in, it usually slows everything down. Yet somehow, inside our warm houses, our brains are still running a marathon, processing 24/7 notifications, group chats, news, and endless scrolling.

As a doctor, I see the physical tax this takes: "text-neck" tension, eye strain, tension headaches, and that late-night insomnia from blue light overexposure. Your nervous system was never designed to process the entire world's chaos before breakfast.

🌊 Go out, inhale that salty air and just look at the horizon, noticing how pretty the ocean sunset looks in real life
☕ Swap doom-scrolling for a hot cup of tea and a real paper book 📖

Your phone will survive without you for a few hours. Your brain, on the other hand, will be happy.

Who is taking their "prescription" this weekend? Drop 🔕 in the comments if you’re joining the screen-free challenge!

Remember: in the real world resolution is better than 4K!
Cheers and have a peaceful weekend.

Here’s to health and good vibes - more to come!
📞 +26481 8686 719
📌 Otavi Bahnhof building Dr. Sam Nujoma Ave, Swakopmund
💬 Follow me here for health tips and updates


20/08/2026

Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, arrived in Windhoek for the 5th Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (ReSCo) Meeting.

Hope his presence adds significant weight to a gathering centred on one of the region’s most important priorities: building stronger, more resilient health systems that can respond to the needs of our people.

Welcome to 🇳🇦 Namibia, Dr. Tedros. We are honoured to host you.

4 Mind-Blowing Facts About Breast Cancer Research That Change Everything 🌸Today is World Breast Cancer Research Day. We ...
18/08/2026

4 Mind-Blowing Facts About Breast Cancer Research That Change Everything 🌸

Today is World Breast Cancer Research Day. We often feel like we’ve heard every standard piece of advice on this topic, but recent scientific breakthroughs have completely shifted how modern medicine views breast health.

Here are 4 fascinating, research-backed facts that every patient should know:

🧬 Breast cancer is not just one disease. It’s at least 4 distinct types
- In the past, treatment was largely "one-size-fits-all." Today, research has proven that under a single name lie completely different tumor subtypes, each with its own unique "genetic signature." This is why two women at the exact same stage may receive entirely different, highly targeted therapies - the hallmark of modern personalized medicine.

🏃‍♀️ 30 minutes of daily brisk walking reduces risk by 10–20%
- Large-scale observational studies have demonstrated a direct link: regular, moderate physical activity alters estrogen metabolism and lowers systemic tissue inflammation. It is one of the most accessible, evidence-based preventive tools available - working at a cellular level.

☕ The myths about deodorants, coffee, and underwire bras are officially debunked
- Rigorous population studies have confirmed that aluminum antiperspirants, wearing underwire bras, and consuming caffeine do not increase breast cancer risk. Science helps eliminate unnecessary anxiety and everyday phobias.

🔬 Self-exams are helpful, but breast density matters more
- Do you know your breast density level from your mammogram? For women with dense breasts, standard mammography can be less clear because both dense tissue and potential changes appear white on the screen. Research led directly to combining mammograms with ultrasound or MRI for high-density tissue to ensure maximum diagnostic accuracy.

💡 The Key Takeaway: Breast cancer is no longer an insurmountable diagnosis. When detected early, the 5-year survival rate exceeds 98%. Understanding your body, knowing your dense tissue status, and scheduling regular check-ups give you total control over your health.

Here’s to health and good vibes - more to come!
📞 +26485 610 3225
💬 Follow me here for health tips and updates


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