The St. Augustine's Hospital Hyperbaric Medical Unit was established in 2000 by a team led by Drs Springate and Marshall. This marked a significant milestone as Durban's inaugural hospital-based hyperbaric oxygen therapy center and KZN's first hyperbaric unit to feature a multiplace chamber. Strategically positioned below the Level 1 Trauma Unit and in close proximity to the operating theatres and intensive care units, the unit's location optimizes patient accessibility and seamless integration with critical care services. 

Chad Katz

Chad studied emergency medicine and graduated as a Basic Life Support Paramedic from ER24 College in 2017. Thereafter, Chad completed the Hyperbaric Chamber Attendant and Operators course through the Divers Alert Network (DAN). In 2022 Chad completed the Hyperbaric Technologist qualification from the Simon Frasier University in Canada. Chad's passion for both emergency and hyperbaric medicine makes him an invaluable asset to our team. As the Unit Manager and Safety Director, Chad is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of every patient who enters our unit and hyperbaric chamber. He oversees all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a secure environment, ensuring patients receive treatment with the highest standards of care and risk management.