Our team
It has been my dream to become a doctor ever since I was a child. I completed my medical studies at KU Leuven and underwent my general practice training in Paal.
I joined this practice in 2011, back when it was still located at the old address on Balansstraat. I am very proud that we have since moved to our new location on Gelijkheidsstraat—still right in the heart of our neighborhood.
I believe it is crucial for young doctors to have the opportunity to receive high-quality training in medicine and general practice; that is why I am an accredited clinical supervisor. This means we regularly host trainees and welcome a young colleague specializing in general practice every year. It keeps me feeling young and eager to learn.
To me, being a general practitioner means helping and guiding every person—young or old—through every stage of their life and health.
My name is Ronald Veraart. I spent my childhood in the village of Wuustwezel. When I met my wife, we lived in Kalmthout for a few more years and then we moved to Antwerp, where we still happily live.
As a child I always wanted to be a family doctor and that is what exactly happened. From 2008 to early 2022 I had a practice of my own in Essen but since March 2022 I have been working in this group practice, which I really like.
I am optimistic and very satisfied with my life.
As a doctor I am interested in all diseases and conditions at all ages. Ideal to work as a general practitioner and to try to help you all in the best way possible.
I am Annelies Van Uytvanck, a multifaceted individual with a passion for health. Before embarking on my career as a general practitioner, I explored the world of sports medicine. Alternating between sports shoes and stethoscopes, I qualified as a GP in September 2023. My training journey gave me the opportunity to meet and treat some of you along the way. From April 2024, I will once again be splitting my time between Sint-Niklaas and Antwerp-South.
To me, being a GP means more than just providing treatment; it is about finding a balance between science and lifestyle to promote and protect health.
My name is Stijn Verhulst. Before becoming a general practitioner, I followed a somewhat unconventional path within healthcare: I first studied pharmaceutical care and biomedical sciences, and after completing my medical degree, I spent several years training in emergency medicine and anesthesiology. Ultimately, I found what I was looking for in general practice: broad-based medicine, personal contact, and the opportunity to support patients through various stages of their lives.
During my GP training, I initially worked at a practice in Kapellen. I spent the final eighteen months of my training at this practice, under the supervision of Dr. Nathalie Lenders and Dr. Ronald Veraart. I completed my GP training in October 2026 and have been a happy member of the team here ever since.
I place great importance on care that is clear, scientifically grounded, and practical. I also have a particular interest in physical activity, sports, and musculoskeletal complaints; for this reason, I am currently pursuing a specialization in Sports Medicine at KU Leuven.
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