Dr Neil Horn Table View

Dr Neil Horn, Table View

About

Qualifications:
MBChB (UCT), MRCPsych (UK)

Dr Neil Horn is a specialist psychiatrist based in Cape Town. After starting his career in family practice, he spent 10 years training and practising psychiatry in the UK before returning to Cape Town in 2004. He has since worked in the Department of Health, the University of Cape Town, and in private practice. Dr Horn specialises in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and complex, treatment-resistant or medico-legal problems. He also writes on clinical and neuroscience aspects of mental health and lectures primary care practitioners and fellow psychiatrists.

Services Offered

Psychiatric Evaluation
Dr Horn offers thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders, determine the need for Palm Tree Clinic admission, and assess the potential benefit of long-term inpatient care.

Biopsychosocial Management
He provides holistic care, including prescribing medication and referring patients to additional services such as therapy or specialist consultations.

Psychoeducation
Dr Horn provides psychoeducation to patients and their families, helping them better understand mental health and the treatment process.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration
He works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives the most appropriate and effective care.

Additional Information

Referral Process
For admission to Palm Tree Clinic, a psychiatric referral is required. Dr Tamsin Malengret will assist with referring patients who are not yet known to a psychiatrist at the clinic.

Commitment to Care
Dr Horn is passionate about supporting individuals with mental health issues, striving to provide the best treatment options to help patients recover and manage their conditions effectively.