Dr Imthiaz Ahmed Hoosen – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Imthiaz Ahmed Hoosen – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Imthiaz Ahmed Hoosen practices as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth. He holds full registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. After earning his medical degree at the University of Cape Town, he completed specialist psychiatry training in the United Kingdom. Consequently, he served as a consultant psychiatrist within the NHS for several years. Moreover, he holds postgraduate diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Occupational Medicine from UK institutions, and he completed expert witness training at Cardiff University.

In addition to clinical duties, Dr Hoosen serves as a senior lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at UCT. He regularly presents at regional conferences and publishes in peer-reviewed journals. Furthermore, he mentors registrar psychiatrists through structured training programmes. His special interests include general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and workplace mental health. Through a patient-centred approach, he combines evidence-based therapies with personalised medication plans to support lasting recovery.

Services

• Psychiatric Assessment
  Evaluate mood, anxiety, trauma, and psychotic symptoms using validated screening tools.

• Medication Management
  Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications to balance therapeutic benefit with tolerability.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  Provide advanced ECT treatment under anaesthesia with continuous EEG monitoring.

• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  Deliver non-invasive TMS sessions for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  Offer structured CBT programmes to build coping skills and resilience.

• Addiction Psychiatry
  Develop personalised care plans for substance use disorders and dual-diagnosis cases.

• Occupational Mental Health
  Address workplace stress and facilitate return-to-work strategies.

• Telepsychiatry
  Enable secure remote consultations to increase accessibility and continuity of care.

• Collaborative Care
  Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans with psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.

Additional Information

Netcare Akeso Kenilworth features private consultation suites with soundproof walls and ambient lighting. Furthermore, serene therapy gardens provide patients with outdoor spaces for reflection and relaxation. Dedicated group-therapy rooms boast multimedia capabilities for interactive workshops. Meanwhile, an on-site pharmacy streamlines access to prescribed medications in one convenient location.

The centre houses a state-of-the-art ECT suite and an advanced TMS unit, ensuring precise and safe neurostimulation. Additionally, patients can use a secure digital portal to complete self-assessments, track progress, and access educational resources at any time. The facility also runs the Akeso KAYA programme for adolescents, addressing anxiety, depression, and behavioural challenges through tailored group and individual interventions.

Moreover, quarterly wellness workshops—covering stress reduction, sleep hygiene, and mindfulness—open to both patients and community members. A 24-hour crisis line remains available for urgent mental-health support around the clock. Meanwhile, the multidisciplinary team meets weekly to review cases and refine treatment plans based on the latest best practices. Complementary therapies such as guided yoga, art and music therapy, and nutritional counselling further support holistic well-being.

Dr Imthiaz Ahmed Hoosen and his team invite you to take the first step toward lasting mental wellness. To begin, request a referral from your GP or book a consultation online today. Take action now and partner with us on your recovery journey.