Dr. Olwethu Mbakaza

Olwethu Mbakaza is a clinician-researcher whose work bridges internal medicine, rheumatology, and nuclear medicine imaging. Published research reflects a strong focus on complex diagnostic scenarios, particularly where inflammatory and systemic diseases intersect with advanced imaging modalities. Contributions demonstrate careful attention to clinical detail and interdisciplinary collaboration in patient-centered care.

Research highlights include analysis of venous thromboembolic complications in adult-onset Still’s disease, emphasizing diagnostic vigilance in rare autoinflammatory conditions. This work underscores the importance of recognizing atypical presentations and contributes to improved understanding of inflammatory markers and thrombotic risk in systemic disease.

Additional scholarship examines normal variants and pitfalls in FDG PET/CT imaging, particularly in musculoskeletal, infectious, and inflammatory contexts. By clarifying sources of misinterpretation, this work supports more accurate image reading and safer clinical decision-making. The profile is based on a limited body of currently available publications.