About Dr Mukama
Specialist Plastic &
Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr Innocent Mukama is a Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with a strong interest in restoring function, supporting recovery and improving quality of life through carefully planned surgical care.
He is a Fellow of the College of Plastic Surgeons of South Africa and holds a Master's degree in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He also completed his MBChB through the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
His clinical work includes plastic and reconstructive surgery, microvascular surgery, skin cancer surgery, breast reconstruction, burns, trauma-related reconstruction and aesthetic procedures.
Clinical Interests
Areas of Specialist Focus
Dr Mukama's clinical interests span both aesthetic and reconstructive care, allowing treatment planning to consider form, function, safety and patient-specific needs.
Experience
Hospital & Clinical Background
Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Netcare Kingsway Hospital
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Consultant
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Plastic Surgery Registrar
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Plastic Surgery Medical Officer
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Research & Involvement
Academic & Professional Activity
Published research assessing the antimicrobial effect of micropore tape.
Presentations at ICOPLAST World Congress, UKZN-ECHO Outreach Craniofacial Abnormalities programme and KZN MO Trauma Symposium.
Professional involvement with the Durban Breast Cancer Forum and the South African Burns Society.
Philosophy of Care
Surgery is Personal
Dr Mukama's approach is based on careful listening, respectful communication and realistic planning.
Patients are encouraged to ask questions, understand the reason for each recommendation and consider the expected recovery process before making decisions. Treatment options are discussed in the context of the patient's health, goals and clinical findings.
The aim is to provide professional, patient-centred surgical care that considers both function and appearance, while recognising that every patient and every recovery journey is different.