What We Do
The Allergy Clinic provides comprehensive care for patients living with allergic conditions. We focus on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management of allergies in both adults and children, using evidence-based medical approaches tailored to each patient’s needs.
Our services include the assessment and treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, food and medication allergies, chronic urticaria, eczema, and insect venom allergies. We offer advanced diagnostic procedures, such as allergy testing and supervised challenges, as well as treatment options including immunotherapy and oral immunotherapy for selected food allergies.
At The Allergy Clinic, we believe that understanding your allergy is key to improving quality of life. We take time to educate patients and their families about their condition, treatment options, and ongoing care, empowering them to manage allergies with confidence and clarity.
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About Our Doctors
Dr Marinda McDonald
As the founder of The Allergy Clinic, Dr. McDonald has taken on the role of managing an allergy unit. At her clinic, various diagnostic and treatment services are offered. This range of services underscores her dedication to providing comprehensive care for patients with allergies.
Dr Marinda McDonald is a qualified medical doctor with postgraduate training in allergy, holding an MBChB, Diploma in Allergy (SA), and Certificate in Allergies from Southampton, United Kingdom.
Dr. McDonald’s involvement in the field extends beyond her clinic. She serves as the elected chairperson of the Rhinitis working group, a subgroup of the Allergy Society of South Africa. Additionally, she contributes to the medical community as an examiner for the Diploma in Allergology offered by The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).
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Dr M Maharaj-Setlalekgosi
Dr Marshé Maharaj-Setlalekgosi is a specialist paediatrician with advanced training in allergy care. She holds an MBChB, FC Paed (SA), MMed, Diploma in Allergy (SA), and Certificate in Paediatric Allergy.
She provides personalised care for children and adults with allergic conditions. She works in private practice and at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, and is actively involved in teaching healthcare professionals in allergy management.
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Dr Megan Frampton
Dr Megan Frampton is a medical doctor with specialised training in allergy care. She holds an MBBCh from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Diploma in Allergy (SA). After working in emergency medicine, she developed a strong interest in allergic disease.
She co-founded and now leads the Paediatric Allergy Clinic at Rahima Moosa Hospital, committed to empathetic, individualised care that empowers patients to manage allergies confidently.
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Dr Françoise Pinillos
Dr Françoise Pinillos holds an MBBCh from the University of the Witwatersrand, a Diploma in Allergy (SA), and a Certificate in Allergies from the University of Southampton.
After years in general practice, her personal experience with family allergies inspired advanced training in allergology. She currently practices at the Rahima Moosa Allergy Clinic and is known for her compassionate, patient‑centred approach to care.
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Early Introduction of Solids
A structured and supervised approach to introducing allergenic foods early in infancy to reduce the risk of developing food allergies.
Oral Immunotherapy
A carefully monitored treatment where small, increasing amounts of an allergen are given orally to help reduce sensitivity and improve tolerance over time.
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
Allergen immunotherapy given as scheduled injections to reduce sensitivity to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, pets, and insect venom.
Food & Medication Challenges
Controlled testing where food or medication is administered under medical supervision to confirm or exclude an allergy, or determine if tolerance has developed.
Medication Allergy
Comprehensive assessment of suspected medication allergies using skin testing and supervised medication challenges where appropriate, prioritising patient safety.
Food Allergy
Specialist evaluation and management of food allergies, including diagnosis, avoidance strategies, emergency planning, and consideration of immunotherapy when suitable.
Skin Prick Test
A rapid and reliable diagnostic test used to identify sensitivities to food and environmental allergens through controlled skin exposure.
Aspirin Desensitisation (AERD)
Specialised treatment for aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease, aiming to improve tolerance to aspirin and manage associated asthma and nasal symptoms.
Dietician
Our in-house dietician, Taryn Lee Bortz, provides personalised nutritional guidance to help patients safely manage allergies while maintaining a balanced diet.