The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors in South Africa

Find the Top Schizophrenia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Schizophrenia near South Africa. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Schizophrenia
    Elite in Schizophrenia
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    Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

    Robin Emsley practices practicing medicine in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Emsley is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Metabolic Syndrome, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Tardive Dyskinesia.

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Francie Van Zijl Drive, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Laila Asmal practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Asmal is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Metabolic Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Durban, ZN, ZA 

    Bonginkosi Chiliza practices practicing medicine in Durban, South Africa. Chiliza is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Metabolic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

    Hilmar Luckhoff practices practicing medicine in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Mr. Luckhoff is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required

    University Of Cape Town Western Cape

    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Fleur Howells practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Howells is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Sotos Syndrome.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

    Lebogang Phahladira practices practicing medicine in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Phahladira is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Metabolic Syndrome.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    University Of Cape Town, Western Cape, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Henk Temmingh practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Temmingh is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Sotos Syndrome, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

    Sanja Kilian practices practicing medicine in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Ms. Kilian is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Metabolic Syndrome.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required

    University Of Cape Town

    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Freda Scheffler practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Scheffler is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Metabolic Syndrome.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Francie Van Zijl Drive, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Stefan Du Plessis practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Du Plessis is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Infertility, Schizophrenia, and Metabolic Syndrome.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required

    University Of Cape Town

    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Olivia Wootton practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Wootton is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Francie Van Zijl Drive, 
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Soraya Seedat practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Ms. Seedat is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), HIV/AIDS, and Metabolic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Molotlegi Street, 
    Ga Rankuwa, GT, ZA 

    Brian Godman practices practicing medicine in Ga Rankuwa, South Africa. Mr. Godman is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Pneumonia, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

    Retha Smit practices practicing medicine in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Ms. Smit is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

    Louise Warnich practices practicing medicine in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Ms. Warnich is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Dana Niehaus practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Niehaus is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Their clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Port Elizabeth, EC, ZA 

    Zukiswa Zingela practices practicing medicine in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Zingela is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Their clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required

    Anzio Road

    Cape Town, WC, ZA 

    Shareefa Dalvie practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Dalvie is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), HIV/AIDS, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Rhodes, EC, ZA 

    Megan Campbell practices practicing medicine in Rhodes, South Africa. Ms. Campbell is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Referral may be required
    Stellenbosch, WC, ZA 

    Martin Kidd practices practicing medicine in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Mr. Kidd is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Tuberculous Uveitis, Schizophrenia, and Osteotomy.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Schizophrenia?

    Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it hard to tell the difference between what is real and not real.

    It also makes it hard to think clearly, have normal emotional responses, and act normally in social situations.

    When should I see a Schizophrenia doctor in South Africa?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Schizophrenia doctor in South Africa?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Schizophrenia doctor in South Africa?

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    How does MediFind rank Schizophrenia doctors in South Africa?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Schizophrenia doctors in South Africa?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Schizophrenia doctor in South Africa?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schizophrenia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Schizophrenia doctor in South Africa?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Schizophrenia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Schizophrenia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Schizophrenia doctors in South Africa?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Schizophrenia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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