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At Erectile Dysfunction Clinic, the initial consultation is R2 500. That covers the full assessment: your history, the pattern of the difficulty, your general health and medication, and a discussion of what should happen next. Any care beyond that assessment is discussed with you first, and nothing is started without your agreement.
Two things are worth knowing before you assume this is entirely out of pocket with no offset at all: naturopathic consultations in South Africa are rarely covered as a guaranteed medical aid benefit, but they do qualify as a deductible medical expense with SARS. Fees elsewhere vary widely, so the sections below cover what actually drives the cost of erectile dysfunction care in South Africa.
1. What Actually Determines the Cost
A few factors typically affect what a consultation costs: whether it’s your first consultation, usually longer, covering a full history, or a follow-up; whether it’s in person at our Sandton practice or a remote consultation; whether it includes reviewing existing blood test results, or just the consultation itself; and any follow-up plan or ongoing support built into the package. We’ll always confirm the exact cost with you before you book, so there are no surprises.
2. Medical Aid Rarely Covers This as a Guaranteed Benefit
Naturopathic consultations are not classified as a Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) under South African medical scheme regulation, they sit in a category most schemes treat as a day-to-day or savings-account benefit rather than a guaranteed, separately-funded one. Whether you’re covered at all depends heavily on your specific scheme and plan, not just whether you “have medical aid.” Some schemes maintain networks of practitioners with more favourable cover, it’s worth checking your specific scheme’s rules directly before your appointment.
3. It Qualifies as a Tax-Deductible Medical Expense
Under South African Revenue Service (SARS) rules, fees paid to a registered naturopath are recognised as a qualifying medical expense, alongside those paid to other registered practitioners such as GPs, dentists, and physiotherapists. Keep your invoice, this can be included when calculating your medical expense tax credit, even where medical aid doesn’t cover the consultation directly.
4. What R2 500 Buys, and What Comes After
The R2 500 initial consultation is the assessment itself, and it is the only figure you need in order to decide whether to come in. It is not a deposit against a treatment package and it does not commit you to anything further. If your assessment points to blood tests, those are arranged through a pathology laboratory and billed by them, not by us. If it points to a referral, you will be told that plainly — and a referral costs you nothing here. Follow-up consultations and any ongoing naturopathic care are quoted separately and discussed with you before anything begins. The clinic is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and you do not need an appointment, so there is no booking fee and no waiting list to price in.
Cost is only one of the things worth asking about. We also cover what to ask a clinic before you book, including how to confirm the practitioner is registered.
>A Private Self-Check
Click an answer on each question to help you prepare before you book.
1. Do you know whether your medical aid covers naturopathic consultations?
Good, you already know where you stand, that makes budgeting for this straightforward.
Worth a quick call to your scheme before your appointment, rather than assuming either way.
2. Would this be your first consultation, or a follow-up?
First consultations typically cost a bit more than follow-ups, since they cover a fuller history, we’ll confirm the exact cost when you book.
Follow-ups are generally shorter and priced accordingly, we’ll confirm the exact cost when you book.
3. Would you prefer in-person in Sandton, or a remote consultation?
Both options are available, ask us for current pricing on in-person consultations specifically when you book.
Remote consultations are available for men anywhere in South Africa, ask us for current pricing when you book.
4. Do you already have recent blood test results that might need reviewing?
Bring these along, or send them ahead, this may affect what’s included in your consultation.
No problem, we’ll discuss whether any testing is needed as part of your assessment.
5. Have you kept invoices from previous medical consultations for tax purposes?
Good habit, keep doing the same with your consultation invoice here for your medical tax credit.
Worth starting now, your naturopath consultation invoice qualifies as a deductible medical expense under SARS rules.
Whatever your answers, the fastest way to a real number is simply asking us directly, we’ll confirm before you commit to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my medical aid cover this consultation?
It depends entirely on your specific scheme and plan. Naturopathic care isn’t a guaranteed benefit in South Africa, contact your scheme directly to confirm your cover before your appointment.
Can I claim this against tax even if medical aid doesn’t cover it?
Naturopath consultations qualify as a deductible medical expense under SARS rules, keep your invoice for your tax return regardless of medical aid coverage.
Is a remote consultation cheaper than an in-person one?
This can vary, contact us directly for current pricing on both options.
Do you offer payment plans?
Contact us directly to discuss what’s available, we’re happy to talk through options.
Is there a cost difference between a first consultation and a follow-up?
Typically yes, a first consultation usually covers a fuller history and takes longer than a follow-up. We’ll confirm both costs upfront.
Are blood tests included in the consultation fee?
Blood tests themselves are typically arranged and billed separately through a pathology lab or your GP, we’ll clarify what’s included in your specific consultation when you book.
Reviewed by George Mulaudzi, Naturopath, Erectile Dysfunction Clinic. Pricing information on this page is general and subject to change; contact us directly for current, accurate fees. This page does not constitute financial or tax advice, consult SARS or a tax practitioner for guidance specific to your situation.
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