Michael Heyns was born in Cape Town, South Africa in 1970.  He completed his high school career at Grey College in Bloemfontein and matriculated at this highly acclaimed school in 1987.

Dr. Heyns completed his undergraduate medical training at the Free State University, obtaining MB Ch B in 1994. He became a Fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa in 2001 (FCS (SA))

The Douglas Award for most outstanding achievement in the final examination of the College of Surgeons of South Africa was awarded in May 2002.  He has participated in numerous advanced laparoscopic training courses in Europe and this is also where his main interest lies.

Dr. Heyns's primary fields of surgical interest is Laparascopic abdominal surgery, Breast surgery and Cancer surgery.

Whenever Dr. Heyns has an opportunity to relax he spends his time with his wife, Dr. Lizanne Barry, and his two darling daughters.  His hobbies include playing with his children, spoiling his wife and playing golf.