Dr Viresh Manilal Chiman – Specialist Psychiatrist – Parktown

Dr Viresh Manilal Chiman – Specialist Psychiatrist – Parktown

Dr Viresh Manilal Chiman is a Specialist Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Psychiatric Clinic, Parktown. He earned his MBChB from the University of the Witwatersrand, then completed specialist fellowship training (FCPsych(SA)). During his registrar years, he rotated through liaison, geriatric, emergency, and forensic psychiatry. Moreover, he led research on early bipolar intervention, presenting findings at national psychiatry conferences. Consequently, he integrates evidence-based insights into every treatment plan.

Since joining Akeso Parktown over a decade ago, Dr Chiman has overseen both inpatient and outpatient services. He spearheads a weekly mood disorder support group, focusing on bipolar disorder, anxiety, and trauma recovery. Additionally, he mentors junior clinicians through case reviews, skills workshops, and teaching sessions. Therefore, his practice remains at the forefront of psychiatric innovation.

Services

• Complete Psychiatric Assessment
  He conducts structured clinical interviews, applies validated rating scales, and reviews collateral history to ensure accurate diagnoses.

• Inpatient Care
  He manages acute admissions, coordinates multidisciplinary treatment plans, and oversees patient safety in secure wards.

• Outpatient Consultations
  He provides ongoing medication management, personalised therapy sessions, and progress reviews within a supportive outpatient programme.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  He administers modern ECT under anaesthetic and muscle-relaxant protocols in a dedicated treatment suite.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  He delivers tailored CBT programmes targeting depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders.

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  He facilitates DBT skills groups that enhance emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Bipolar Disorder Management
  He offers comprehensive pharmacological and psychosocial interventions for manic and depressive episodes.

• Trauma-Informed Therapy
  He applies trauma-sensitive approaches to support recovery from PTSD and complex trauma.

• Anxiety Disorder Treatment
  He integrates mindfulness, exposure techniques, and digital monitoring tools to reduce panic and phobic responses.

• Family Therapy & Psychoeducation
  He involves families in care planning to build coping strategies, improve communication, and strengthen support networks.

Additional Information

At Akeso Parktown, Dr Chiman collaborates closely with clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff to deliver holistic psychiatric care. The facility features a state-of-the-art ECT suite, private therapy rooms, and a dedicated group workshop area for mindfulness and stress-management sessions. Furthermore, the clinic offers telepsychiatry consultations, allowing patients to access care from home when needed.

The practice utilises Netcare appointmed™ for streamlined appointment booking and referral coordination. Consequently, patients can schedule follow-up visits or virtual sessions with ease. Weekly anxiety and mood-management groups foster peer support and skill development, enhancing the overall patient experience.

Dr Chiman also leads community outreach and destigmatisation events across Johannesburg. He offers seminars on stress resilience, perinatal well-being, and early intervention strategies. Moreover, he contributes to professional training as an examiner for fellowship examinations, ensuring high standards for future psychiatrists. Finally, he invites prospective patients to book a consultation or tour Akeso Parktown to begin a personalised journey toward lasting mental wellness.