Marcelle Plaatjies

Marcelle Plaatjies is an experienced healthcare professional specializing in respiratory physiology, with a current position as Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist and Manager at Lincoln County Hospital since April 2011. In this role, Marcelle focuses on complex pulmonary function tests, sleep assessments, non-invasive ventilation, and cardio-pulmonary exercise tests. Prior experience includes serving as Chief Respiratory Physiologist at Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust from January 2006 to January 2011, and a brief tenure as Specialist Chief Respiratory Physiologist at Nottingham City Hospital in 2011. Marcelle's earlier career includes a significant role as Chief Clinical Technologist at Tygerberg Hospital from April 1988 to March 2003, where responsibilities covered lung function and critical care across adult, neonatal, and paediatric patients.