Online Doctor
Online Coach

Online Doctor for Hormone, Fat Loss & Performance Enhancement

Personalised, in-depth medical consultations designed to give you clarity, structure, and real results.

Telehealth Consultations
HPCSA & IMC Registered

About Dr Du Plessis

Medical Doctor & Online Coach

Dr Deo du Plessis

Dr Deo du Plessis is a medical doctor with 15 years of clinical experience and an online coach, combining deep medical expertise with elite-level athletic insight. As an IFBB Elite professional athlete and National IFBB Elite judge, she brings a rare perspective that bridges clinical medicine and high-performance sport.

She works with lifestyle clients and athletes across all contact, non-contact and physique sports, as well as medical clients seeking structured, evidence-based care — from hormone optimisation and medical weight loss to performance enhancement and long-term health.

Medical Doctor15+ Years ExperienceIFBB Elite Pro AthleteNational IFBB Elite JudgeOnline Coach
Dr Deo du Plessis — IFBB Elite Pro
Dr Deo — IFBB South Africa Championships
Dr Deo with athletes at IFBB

Hormone regulation

Medical weight loss

Women's health

Fatigue & performance

Men's health

How It Works

Four simple steps to better health

Telehealth consultations, designed to be straightforward and effective.

01

Book your consultation

Choose a time that works for you and book online in minutes.

02

Complete intake form

Fill out a short medical history form before your session.

03

Attend video consultation

Connect with your doctor via a secure video call.

04

Receive your plan

Get a structured medical plan with clear next steps.

Free Symptom Decoder

Not sure what's wrong — or where to start?

The Symptom Decoder is a quick, guided assessment that helps you make sense of what you're feeling — and points you toward the right consultation. Answer a few simple questions about your symptoms, and we'll suggest the most relevant next step, whether that's a script review, bloodwork, or a one-to-one consultation with Dr Du Plessis.

A short guided questionnaire that maps your symptoms to the right clinical pathway.

Clear next steps — no guesswork, just a recommendation tailored to you.

Take the Symptom Decoder

Symptom Decoder

~3 minutes · No cost

1Tell us what you've been feeling
2Answer a few targeted questions
3Get a recommended consultation pathway

"It helped me understand what was going on before I even booked."

Our Community

Real Athletes. Real Results.

From competitive stage to everyday performance — clients coached and medically supported by Dr Deo.

Dr Deo coaching client at gym
Expert Coaching
IFBB South Africa Championship 2021
IFBB Championship
IFBB Elite Pro competition stage
IFBB Elite Pro
Client competition result
Client Results
Battle ropes strength training
Strength Training
High intensity training
Peak Performance
Champion bodybuilder with trophy
Champions
Boxing training performance
Combat Sports
Rugby athlete in action
Sport Performance
Strongman competition truck pull
Strength Sport
IFBB competition athletes
Competition Team
Non-physique athlete in action
Athlete Performance
Non-physique athlete in action
Athlete Performance
Non-physique athlete in action
Athlete Performance
Non-physique athlete in action
Athlete Performance
Athlete competition result
Athlete Performance
Athlete poolside
Athlete Performance
Non-physique athlete in action
Athlete Performance

Athletes Coached

Coached to Compete

A snapshot of the athletes I've worked with across contact, non-contact and physique sports — each supported with individualised, medically guided programming.

Boxing / MMA

Boxing / MMA

MMA / Boxing Athlete

Weight-class management, power and conditioning for competitive fighters — balancing lean mass retention with peak fight-night performance.

Strongman

Strongman

Strongman Athlete

Maximal strength and event-specific conditioning with medical oversight on recovery, hormone health and joint resilience for heavy-load training.

Rugby

Rugby

Professional Rugby Athlete

Off-season hypertrophy and in-season maintenance programming tailored to contact-sport demands, speed and injury resilience.

IFBB Bodybuilding

IFBB Bodybuilding

Physique Athlete

Stage-ready conditioning — coached through prep, peaking and post-show recovery with a clinically guided protocol.

Services

Telehealth consultations tailored to you

Every session is structured to provide depth, clarity, and actionable outcomes.

45 min

Comprehensive Consultation

A thorough initial assessment covering your full medical history, lab results, and health goals. Ideal for new patients seeking hormone optimisation or medical weight loss.

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15 min

Follow-Up Consultation

Review progress, adjust treatment plans, and address new concerns. Designed for ongoing patients who need structured check-ins and plan refinement.

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15 min

Express Consultation

A focused session for a specific concern or quick clinical question. Efficient and targeted — ideal when you need clarity on a single issue.

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60 min

Education & Strategy Session

A deep-dive educational session on a specific health topic. Perfect for patients who want to understand the science behind their treatment plan.

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As needed

Prescriptions, Sick Notes & Documents

Request prescription renewals, sick notes, or other medical documents online. Issued when clinically appropriate and compliant with medical regulations.

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Which consultation fits your needs?

Compare every session side-by-side to find the right starting point for your health goals.

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Most popularComprehensive45 min
Follow-Up15 min
Express15 min
Education & Strategy60 min
Prescriptions & DocsAs needed
Best for
New patients starting hormone or weight-loss care
Ongoing patients reviewing progress
A single concern or quick clinical question
Understanding the science behind your plan
Renewals, sick notes & medical documents
Depth of assessment
Full history & goals
Focused review
Targeted
Deep educational
Administrative
Lab / bloodwork review
If new results
Context only
Personalised treatment plan
Adjustments
Strategy only
Prescription issuance
If appropriate
Renewal if appropriate
Educational deep-dive
Overview
Brief
Recommended for first visit

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"This is not a rushed GP consultation. Each session is designed to provide depth, clarity, and a structured medical plan tailored to your needs."

Fitdoc Dr Deo · Clinical Medicine & Metabolic Health

Success Stories

Real Outcomes, Real Patients

Discretion and trust are at the heart of our practice. These are anonymised stories from patients who put their health in Dr Du Plessis's hands.

"After months of fatigue and brain fog, Dr Deo's hormone review finally gave me clarity. The process was discreet, fully remote, and the guidance was genuinely evidence-based."

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Sarah T.

Hormone Optimisation

"The TRT suitability review was honest and thorough. I didn't get the answer I expected — I got the one that was actually right for my health. That integrity is rare."

M

Mark R.

TRT Suitability Review

"I'd been stuck at a plateau for years. The peptide clinical review broke it down properly, with real bloodwork oversight. Down 14kg and finally feeling like myself again."

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Lerato M.

Peptide Weight-Loss Pack

"The bloodwork breakdown was like nothing I'd had before — every marker explained in plain language. It flagged issues my GP had missed entirely."

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James D.

Bloodwork Review

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Start a structured approach to your health today

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