Dr. Moeketsi Elliot Khabisi serves as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Alberton. He earned his MBChB from the University of the Free State in 1996 and completed his MMed (Psychiatry) at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2004. Early in his career, he interned at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, where he managed a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions. Furthermore, he fulfilled his community service within Johannesburg Metro before undertaking registrar training in psychiatry at Wits University. Consequently, he achieved Fellowship status with the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa, affirming his expertise in both general adult and adolescent psychiatry. Indeed, Dr. Khabisi combines rigorous academic training with years of hands-on clinical experience.
His principal interests include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders and dementia care. Moreover, he contributes to peer-reviewed publications on mood regulation techniques and trauma-informed approaches. In addition, he presents regularly at national conferences and mentors junior psychiatrists through continuing professional development workshops.
Services
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
He conducts structured interviews and validated psychometric assessments to ensure precise diagnoses and personalised care plans.Depression Treatment
He applies evidence-based therapies and medication management to alleviate symptoms and restore daily functioning.Anxiety Disorder Management
He delivers cognitive behavioural techniques that help patients reframe negative thoughts and reduce avoidance behaviours.Psychosis Care
He oversees antipsychotic regimens and psychosocial supports to stabilise symptoms and improve quality of life.Bipolar Disorder Therapy
He guides patients through mood-stabilising strategies and psychoeducation to prevent relapse and enhance resilience.Substance Use Intervention
He integrates motivational interviewing and relapse-prevention strategies to support sustained recovery.Dementia Support
He conducts neurocognitive assessments and develops care plans that enhance memory and daily living skills.Adolescent Psychiatry
He specialises in developmental assessments and family-centred therapy to support young people’s mental health.Trauma-Informed Therapy
He applies sensitive, evidence-based protocols to foster resilience in survivors of abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder.Family Therapy
He involves caregivers in treatment to strengthen support networks and improve communication.Neurocognitive Testing
He administers on-site assessments of memory, attention and executive function following neurological events.Telepsychiatry Consultations
He offers secure virtual appointments, increasing access and continuity for remote patients.
Additional Information
Netcare Akeso Alberton features modern therapy suites equipped with digital symptom-tracking tools that enhance engagement and monitor progress. In addition, the facility maintains on-site EEG capabilities and partners with advanced neuroimaging centres for comprehensive diagnostics. Secure high-dependency wards provide safe environments for acute crises, while discreet consultation rooms uphold patient privacy and dignity.
Interdisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, psychologists and occupational therapists collaborate on each care plan. Moreover, the clinic offers cognitive rehabilitation programmes to support recovery from neurological impacts. Meanwhile, nutritional counselling and mindfulness-based wellness sessions complement traditional therapies for holistic healing.
Weekly psychoeducational workshops and support groups empower patients and families with practical coping strategies. Consequently, families learn to support loved ones through every stage of care. Furthermore, the clinic’s digital treatment-planning system streamlines coordination among all providers, ensuring seamless follow-through.
To begin personalised psychiatric care, ask your GP or medical aid for a referral to Dr. Moeketsi Elliot Khabisi. Take the next step today and experience compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric services at Netcare Akeso Alberton.
