Dr Liani Smit

Dr Liani Smit is a Cape Town-based clinical geneticist specialising in the diagnosis and
management of genetic conditions presenting throughout every stage of life. Liani
has a broad range of working experience portfolio across several medical disciplines
such as general practice, internal medicine, paediatrics, clinical research and
medical genetics. This cemented her foundation and understanding of health
problems presenting in patients of all ages.

Liani graduated top of her class in medical school, she received a Master of Medicine
in Medical Genetics cum laude from Stellenbosch University and was admitted as a
Fellow of the College of Medical Genetics of South Africa in the same year.

Liani combines a patient’s family and medical history with acumen, advanced
computational phenotyping technology, and the latest local and international
genetic testing technologies in pursuit of a diagnosis. She respects the profound
impact living with a known or unknown genetic disease has on the lives of patients
and their families. She strives to help navigate the uncertainty and complexity of
genetic conditions with accurate information, compassion, and support. At Mediclinic
Precise she provides clinical genetic expertise in the development and interpretation
of our high-end genomic service offerings which mirrors her practice ethos