Dr Sayed Shaheen Kader – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Sayed Shaheen Kader – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Sayed Shaheen Kader serves as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth, where he leads both inpatient and outpatient mental health programmes. He graduated from the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his MMed (Psychiatry) in 2015. In addition, he practised as a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Milpark Centre in Cape Town, delivering comprehensive psychiatric care. He specialises in child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatric disorders. Consequently, he applies a patient-centred, evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment. He has contributed to regional research on early intervention in psychosis and frequently presents at professional conferences. Furthermore, he mentors registrar psychiatrists through case-based workshops to advance clinical skills. He also collaborates with community organisations to reduce stigma and promote mental-health awareness. Ultimately, his dedication to patient empowerment fosters resilience and lasting recovery.

Services

• Psychiatric Assessment
  Perform structured evaluations of mood, anxiety, trauma, and psychotic symptoms using validated tools.

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

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  Provide advanced ECT treatments with continuous EEG monitoring for severe or treatment-resistant cases.

• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  Offer non-invasive TMS sessions for patients with refractory depression and related conditions.

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  Deliver goal-oriented CBT sessions to develop effective coping strategies and resilience.

• Group Therapy
  Lead peer-support groups focusing on stress management, grief processing, and interpersonal growth.

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  Address psychiatric disorders in children and teenagers with age-appropriate interventions.

• Geriatric Psychiatry
  Treat mental-health issues in older adults, including dementia-related and mood disorders.

• Telepsychiatry
  Enable secure remote consultations to enhance 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, sound-proof consultation suites with ambient lighting to foster a calm environment. In addition, tranquil therapy gardens offer outdoor spaces for guided mindfulness walks and reflection. The centre houses a dedicated ECT suite and an advanced TMS unit, ensuring safe, precise treatment delivery. Meanwhile, an on-site pharmacy streamlines medication access in one convenient location.

Moreover, the facility runs the Akeso KAYA programme for adolescents aged 13–18, addressing anxiety, depression, and behavioural challenges through individual and group interventions. A 24-hour crisis line remains available for urgent support around the clock. Additionally, quarterly wellness workshops—covering stress reduction, sleep hygiene, and mindfulness—open to both patients and the wider community. Complementary therapies such as guided yoga, art and music therapy, and nutritional counselling further enhance holistic care. The Exercise and Wellness Studio provides guided movement-therapy sessions to support physical and emotional well-being. Weekly multidisciplinary case reviews ensure that every treatment plan aligns with the latest best practices.

Dr Sayed Shaheen Kader invites you to request a referral from your GP or book a consultation online. Take the first step toward lasting mental-health recovery today.