Proffesor Pieter Fourie Paediatrician Kylemore

Proffesor Pieter Fourie Paediatrician

Prof Pieter Rousseau Fourie has been practising paediatrics for 24 years, with 22 years in private practice. Currently, he is affiliated with Cape Gate Mediclinic and also serves as the visiting paediatric consultant at Optima@RustenVrede Clinic. Prof Fourie specializes in immune deficiencies, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Furthermore, he maintains strong academic ties with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, where he holds an extraordinary associate professor position in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care. He is also an adjunct professor in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, supervising various research projects related to ADHD and autism.

Prof Fourie is committed to involving both parents and caregivers in the decision-making process, ensuring they fully understand and agree with treatment and management strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Electronic Engineering)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
• Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Physiology) – obtained in 1989
• Master of Medicine (Paediatrics) – completed in 1994
• Associate Professor in Medical Physiology and Biochemistry, Stellenbosch University (1995-1996)
• Head of Bioengineering Research Group, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Stellenbosch University (2015-2019)

Services – Proffesor Pieter Fourie Paediatrician – Kylemore

Prof Fourie provides expert paediatric care, focusing on a range of conditions that affect children. His services include:

• Comprehensive assessment and management of immune deficiencies
• Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD
• Evaluation and care for children with Tourette Syndrome
• Support and management for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• General paediatric consultations for complex medical and developmental needs

Moreover, Prof Fourie emphasizes a holistic, patient-centered approach, actively involving both children and their caregivers in every step of the care process. This approach allows him to address each child’s unique needs while providing effective, tailored treatments.

Additional Information

At Optima@RustenVrede, Prof Fourie works alongside a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, neuro-psychologists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and physiotherapists. Together, they offer a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan for each patient.

The clinic, nestled in the beautiful Banhoek Valley just outside Stellenbosch, provides a peaceful, state-of-the-art therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, and adults. With its specialized treatment programs, the clinic is committed to promoting healing and recovery.

Optima@RustenVrede specializes in treating a broad spectrum of mental health issues, developmental disorders, and crisis situations. Patients typically stay for a two-week period, though the duration may vary depending on their needs and medical aid benefits.