About
Dr Ilana Joubert MBChB, BSc Human Physiology and Biochemistry, BA Hons (Biokinetics), PGDip Diabetes (Cardiff), CDE, Diabetologist/Woman’s Health Advocate/ with special interest in Hormonal Health.
If you’ve ever wished for a doctor who not only understands your body but truly sees you, your struggles, your hopes, your health journey – then you are wishing for Dr Joubert
Dr Joubert is not just a diabetologist, she is a dedicated clinician, a scientist of the body’s deepest systems, and an empathetic healer whose work is rooted in both expertise and extraordinary care. Her path to medicine was driven by a lifelong passion to unlock the inner workings of the human body, beginning with a BSC in Physiology and Biochemistry, followed by an Honours degree in Biokinetics. These foundations formed her unique lens: one that views health not as a symptom to treat, but a balance to restore.
After qualifying as a medical doctor at the University of Pretoria, she gained diverse and invaluable experience at leading hospitals like Johannesburg General and Karl Bremer, and in the state-run primary care clinics, where the complexity of everyday patient challenges ignited her lifelong mission – compassionate, intelligent, human-centred medicine.
A pivotal moment in her career came when she encountered the silent epidemic that is diabetes. Not content with surface-level understanding, Dr Joubert immersed herself in postgraduate diabetes studies – earning top honours through the CDE Diabetes Program and graduating with distinction from the prestigious University of Cardiff. Her research-driven curiosity and relentless pursuit of better outcomes have since made her a dedicated and passionate voice in diabetes and hormonal health.
But what truly sets Dr Joubert apart is the soul behind the science.
She brings a rare, holistic approach to everyday consultation - blending the latest in evidence-based medicine with a deep understanding of how hormones, emotions, stress and lifestyle choices intertwine to affect long-term wellbeing. Her particular expertise in woman’s health and sustainable weight loss is anchored in her own lived experience as a mother of three daughters, navigating the fine line between nurturing others and preserving one’s own health.
For her patients, Dr Joubert is more than a doctor. She is a strategist, coach, and tireless advocate. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, or seeking a new path after years of frustration, she meets you exactly where you are and helps guide you to where you want to be.
In a word of one-size fits all healthcare, Dr Ilana Joubert is a rare and radiant exception; Her patients don’t just leave her office with prescriptions, they leave with hope, clarity, and a personalized plan for transformation.