Dr Alexander Van Heerden joined Releaf as a Clinical Doctor in late January 2024, bringing with him eight years of experience in the medical industry. His role involves clinical work focusing on the prescription of cannabis-based medicines to treat both acute and chronic conditions. With a long professional history in Emergency Medicine, Dr Van Heerden brings a comprehensive understanding of patient care in high-pressure environments, which he now applies to the rapidly evolving field of medicinal cannabis.

Dr. Van Heerden is dedicated to advancing Releaf's objectives of delivering personalised care for every patient, and helping to educate the public about the benefits and applications of medical cannabis to help remove the stigma surrounding this rapidly emerging field.