Dr Gary Michael Fine – Specialist Psychiatrist – Parktown

Dr Gary Michael Fine – Specialist Psychiatrist – Parktown

Dr Gary Michael Fine is a Specialist Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Psychiatric Clinic, Parktown. He earned his MB BCh from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2001 and then completed his MMed (Psychiatry) at the University of Pretoria, achieving fellowship status (FCPsych(SA)). Consequently, he brings a robust academic foundation to every patient interaction.

During his registrar training, Dr Fine rotated through liaison, geriatric, and emergency psychiatry at Johannesburg’s leading teaching hospitals. Moreover, he honed his skills in psychopharmacology and complex case management. Additionally, he played a key role in developing Parktown’s electroconvulsive therapy protocols, ensuring they align with the latest safety standards.

He joined the Akeso Parktown team over five years ago and has since overseen both inpatient and outpatient programmes. Furthermore, he launched the clinic’s weekly mood disorder support group, focusing on bipolar disorder, anxiety, and trauma recovery. He also mentors junior clinicians through case reviews and interactive skills workshops, which strengthens the next generation of psychiatrists.

Ultimately, Dr Fine combines his clinical expertise with a compassionate approach. He integrates evidence-based therapies and patient education to foster lasting recovery.

Services

• Complete Psychiatric Assessment: He conducts structured interviews and uses validated rating scales to form accurate diagnoses and personalised treatment plans.

• Inpatient Care: He manages acute psychiatric admissions, coordinates multidisciplinary treatment teams, and ensures patient safety in secure wards.

• Outpatient Consultations: He provides medication management, psychotherapy sessions, and ongoing progress reviews within a supportive outpatient programme.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): He administers modern ECT under anaesthetic and muscle-relaxant protocols in a dedicated treatment suite.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): He delivers tailored CBT programmes that address depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders.

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT): He facilitates DBT skills groups to enhance emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Mood Disorder Management: He offers comprehensive pharmacological and psychosocial interventions for bipolar and depressive disorders.

• Trauma-Informed Therapy: He applies trauma-sensitive techniques to support recovery from PTSD and complex trauma, fostering resilience.

• Anxiety Disorder Treatment: He integrates mindfulness, exposure therapy, and digital monitoring tools to reduce panic and phobic responses.

• Family Therapy & Psychoeducation: He involves family members to build coping strategies, improve communication, and strengthen support networks.

Additional Information

At Akeso Parktown, Dr Fine collaborates closely with clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff to deliver holistic psychiatric care. The clinic features a state-of-the-art ECT suite, private therapy rooms, and a specialised group workshop area equipped for mindfulness and stress-management sessions. Consequently, patients enjoy a safe and supportive treatment environment.

Patients may also access telepsychiatry consultations, which broaden care options beyond the clinic walls. Moreover, the facility uses Netcare appointmed™ for streamlined appointment booking and referral management, making follow-up visits simple and efficient.

Dr Fine regularly leads community outreach events across Johannesburg, offering seminars on stress resilience and early intervention strategies. Additionally, he participates in ongoing professional development to remain at the forefront of psychiatric innovations. Therefore, prospective patients are invited to schedule a consultation or tour Akeso Parktown to begin their personalised journey toward lasting mental wellness.