Psychiatrists
Dr Khatija Olla
Dr Olla has worked at a number of psychiatric hospitals, both in South Africa and the United Kingdom before settling in Pietermaritzburg. Her areas of interest include Depressive Mood Disorders, Bipolar Mood Disorder, Anxiety and Stress related Disorders and Personality Disorders. Dr Olla uses a problem-oriented, holistic approach to helping her patients; incorporating medication, individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy. She is a proud advocate of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
Dr Njabulo Sibiya
Dr Sibiya a Specialist Psychiatrist, MBChB (UKZN), FC Psych (SA), MMed (Psych)(UKZN), consults at Oatlands Care Centre. His practice is based on a combination of expertise, professionalism and compassion which will ensure you receive efficient mental health services. Dr Sibiya provides comprehensive clinical assessments and offers focused treatment.
He has a special interest in, Psychopharmacology (The complex field of study of the appropriate use of psychiatric medication), Psychosomatic Medicine (Psychological factors affecting the development, course and outcome of diseases), and Spirituality in Psychiatry. Dr Sibiya involves you in decisions about your treatment because he believes that you are an important role player in your healing journey.
Dr Busisiwe Bhengu-Duba
Dr Busisiwe Bhengu-Duba INC is specialist psychiatric practice situated in Pietermaritzburg at Akeso Clinics PMB. The practice was established in September 2022 and launched in October 2022. Dr Busisiwe Bhengu-Duba is a specialist psychiatrist who has admission rights at Akeso clinics Pietermaritzburg and Oatlands Care Centre in Howick.
Dr Busisiwe Bhengu-Duba can provide you with psychiatric care for a number of conditions. These conditions include Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Mood Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychosis, Dementia, Personality Disorders, sleeping disorders (insomnia), HIV Related Psychiatric Disorders. She also has an interest in women’s health, and believes maternal mental health is intricately linked to and influences infant and child health.