Dr Phillip Von Brandis-Martini – Psychiatrist – Garsfontein

Dr Phillip Von Brandis-Martini – Psychiatrist – Garsfontein

Dr Phillip Von Brandis-Martini is a Specialist Psychiatrist serving the Garsfontein community. He earned his MBChB from the University of Pretoria in 1995. Moreover, he completed his MMed (Psychiatry) at the same university in 2001 Mediclinic. Early in his career, he trained at major tertiary hospitals, thus building expertise in both adult and geriatric psychiatry.

At Mediclinic Denmar Mental Health Services, he leads the psychiatry team. Consequently, he oversees inpatient and outpatient care pathways. Furthermore, Dr Von Brandis-Martini integrates evidence-based pharmacotherapy with psychotherapeutic approaches. Therefore, patients benefit from a comprehensive, holistic treatment model. Ultimately, he combines clinical mastery with compassionate communication to ensure every individual feels heard and supported.

Services

Dr Von Brandis-Martini offers a broad spectrum of diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive psychiatric services, each tailored to unique patient needs:

• Mood Disorder Management: Personalized treatment for major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant depression, using both CBT and advanced pharmacotherapy.

• Anxiety & Trauma Therapy: Evidence-based care for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, and phobic conditions, incorporating exposure therapy and EMDR.

• Adult ADHD Assessment & Treatment: Comprehensive evaluations and stimulant or non-stimulant medication plans, alongside executive-function coaching.

• Psychotic Disorder Care: Collaborative management of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and early-psychosis intervention, supported by long-acting injectable antipsychotics.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Safe, effective ECT for severe mood and catatonic disorders, conducted in a dedicated ECT theatre within Denmar Hospital.

• Geriatric Psychiatry: Specialized assessments for dementia, delirium, and age-related mood disorders, coordinating seamlessly with neurology and geriatric medicine.

• Psychotherapy & Counselling: Individual and group CBT, interpersonal therapy, and family therapy for a range of mental-health conditions.

• Day Clinic Rehabilitation: Structured day-programme offering psychoeducation, skills training, and peer support to promote long-term recovery.

Additional Information

Denmar Specialist Psychiatric Hospital was founded in 1951 as Pretoria’s first private psychiatric clinic. Today, it offers 170 beds, a modern ECT theatre, and full Day Clinic facilities. Consequently, Dr Von Brandis-Martini can provide both acute stabilization and ongoing rehabilitative care without delay.

Moreover, he participates actively in clinical governance and quality-improvement committees. Hence, he helps refine patient-safety protocols and evidence-based guidelines. In addition, he mentors registrars and medical students, fostering a culture of continuous learning within Denmar. Furthermore, he contributes to mental-health education through seminars on adult ADHD—including a recent presentation on “What You Need to Know About Adult ADHD” (15 November 2024) Mediclinic.

Ultimately, patients and families benefit from his integrative, patient-centred philosophy. Therefore, whether you require initial psychiatric assessment, specialized therapy, or ECT, you will receive personalized, evidence-based care. Schedule a consultation today to begin your journey toward mental well-being under the expert guidance of Dr Phillip Von Brandis-Martini.