Dr Mari Retief Neuropsychiatrist Pinelands

Dr Mari Retief Neuropsychiatrist, Pinelands

About Dr. Mari Retief

Dr. Mari Retief is a neuropsychiatrist based in Pinelands, specializing in the field that bridges psychiatry and neurology. She graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2007 and furthered her training in psychiatry and neuropsychiatry at Stellenbosch University. Dr. Retief won the MS Bell prize for the best registrar research project during her training and presented her MPhil research at an international conference.

Since 2018, she has been in private practice and holds a sessional position at the Groote Schuur Memory Clinic. There, she plays a key role as an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Dr. Retief’s practice focuses on treating disorders involving both psychiatric and neurological symptoms, including dementia, memory issues, and behavioral problems linked to neurological conditions like epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Retief treats patients of all ages, focusing on holistic, empathetic care. She strives to offer individualized treatments that ensure each patient’s needs are met. Her goal is to help patients improve their quality of life while managing complex neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Services

Dr. Retief offers a range of specialized services for patients with neuropsychiatric conditions, including:

• Dementia & Cognitive Disorders: Assessment and management of dementia, memory loss, and cognitive difficulties across all age groups.
• Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke: Treatment for neuropsychiatric symptoms caused by traumatic brain injuries and strokes.
• Neurological Conditions: Managing psychiatric symptoms related to Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, HIV, lupus (SLE), and neurosyphilis.
• General Psychiatric Care: Treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, and psychosis in both younger and older patients.
• Neurocognitive Screening: In-depth assessments using neurocognitive bedside screening when needed.
• Therapeutic Programs: Admission to specialized programs at Life St. Vincent’s Psychiatric Hospital for elderly patients or younger individuals with neuropsychiatric conditions.

Dr. Retief uses a judicious approach to prescribing medication, ensuring that her patients do not face overmedication risks. She also emphasizes non-pharmacological interventions, like therapy, to support a holistic treatment plan.

Additional Information

To make an appointment with Dr. Mari Retief, please contact:

• Practice Manager (Jann):
  • Phone: 021 200 5924
  • Email: gerireception@sgmclinic.co.za

Dr. Retief is deeply involved in the academic and professional community. She contributes to training programs for medical students and healthcare professionals at UCT. She also enjoys spending time with her family at the foot of Table Mountain, where she loves drawing, hiking, and birdwatching.

Dr. Retief collaborates closely with colleagues at the Specialist Geriatric and Memory Clinic at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital. This clinic offers comprehensive, expert care for individuals aged 60 and above, focusing on neuropsychiatric and geriatric conditions.