Ms Urvashi Maganlal – Neuropsychologist – Parktown

Ms Urvashi Maganlal – Neuropsychologist – Parktown

Dr Urvashi Maganlal is a Neuropsychologist at MemoryCare Parktown. She holds a BSc (Chemistry) and BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Multimedia Medicine from UNISA. Moreover, she earned an MA in Neuropsychology with distinction at Wits, and she continues her doctoral studies in neurocognitive disorders at the same institution.

After nearly two decades in the fragrance and flavour industries, she pivoted to clinical neuropsychology in 2009. Consequently, she brings a unique blend of analytical rigor and scientific precision to her assessments. Since 2015, Dr Maganlal has specialised in evaluating adults across the age spectrum—ranging from head-injury survivors to individuals with cerebrovascular events. Additionally, she conducts medico-legal assessments that inform capacity and risk evaluations.

Within the multidisciplinary team at MemoryCare Parktown, Dr Maganlal co-developed the signature memory rehabilitation workshops. These weekly groups combine interactive cognitive exercises with lifestyle coaching and peer support. Furthermore, she integrates advanced digital cognitive testing platforms to track changes in memory, attention, and executive function. Ultimately, her goal remains to translate complex neuropsychological data into clear, actionable treatment plans.

Services

• Neurocognitive Assessment
  She conducts structured clinical interviews and administers standardized tests for general intellect, executive functioning, attention, memory, and visual-spatial skills.

• Clinical Interview & Collateral History
  She gathers detailed patient histories and collaborates with families to ensure comprehensive understanding of cognitive and emotional changes.

• Neuropsychological Reporting
  She delivers in-depth reports that include diagnostic impressions, functional recommendations, and cognitive rehabilitation strategies.

• Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
  She designs personalized rehabilitation programmes that blend computer-based exercises with real-world skill training.

• Medico-Legal & Capacity Evaluations
  She offers forensic assessments for insurance, curatorship, and risk management, providing expert opinions on competence and safety.

• Psychoeducation & Family Coaching
  She educates patients and carers on brain health, coping strategies, and lifestyle modifications to support recovery and resilience.

• Telepsychology Consultations
  She provides secure virtual follow-ups for continuity of care, especially benefiting patients with mobility or geographic constraints.

• Group Workshops
  She leads weekly sessions on memory enhancement, stress reduction, and brain-healthy lifestyle practices that foster peer support.

Additional Information

MemoryCare Parktown features a dedicated neurodiagnostic suite, a digital cognitive testing lab, and a group workshop area equipped with multimedia tools. Consequently, patients access state-of-the-art technology within a comfortable, confidential environment. In addition, private assessment rooms and family interview spaces allow seamless transitions between individual and family-focused interventions.

The practice employs a secure online portal that streamlines appointment scheduling, session reminders, and result sharing. Therefore, patients and carers manage follow-ups and telepsychology consultations with ease. Regular multidisciplinary case reviews ensure that treatment plans evolve in line with each patient’s changing cognitive profile and life goals.

Dr Maganlal also leads community outreach seminars on early detection of cognitive decline and caregiver resilience across Johannesburg. Moreover, she collaborates with local support networks to offer pro bono educational events. Ultimately, prospective patients and their families are encouraged to schedule a consultation or join an upcoming workshop at MemoryCare Parktown. By doing so, they take an active step toward lasting cognitive wellness under her expert guidance.