--- title: "Dr Louis Roos" description: "Dr Louis Roos Introduction: Dr Louis Roos is a specialist psychiatrist and has been in private practice since 2014. Before moving his practice to the Zwavelstream Clinic in 2020, he had practiced in..." url: https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/dr-louis-roos/ date: 2024-04-18 modified: 2025-04-23 author: "root" type: page lang: en --- # Dr Louis Roos ## Dr Louis Roos !(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dr-Louis-Roos.jpg) ## Introduction: Dr Louis Roos is a specialist psychiatrist and has been in private practice since 2014. Before moving his practice to the Zwavelstream Clinic in 2020, he had practiced in Benoni, Secunda and Arcadia. Dr Roos follows a patient-centred multi-disciplinary approach to treating his patients and believes that patients should be involved in every aspect of their treatment process. ## Short summary: Dr Roos has experience in managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions but has special interests in schizophrenia and the potential neuropsychiatric applications and consequences of cannabinoids. Dr Roos has given talks on the genetics of schizophrenia, the neuropsychiatric aspects of cannabinoids, the management of insomnia and the management of anxiety in general practice. ## Qualifications: - MBChB (UP)- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Pretoria. - DMH (SA)- Diploma in Mental Health from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. - MMedPsych (UP)- Masters of Medicine in Psychiatry from the University of Pretoria. - FCPsych (SA)- Fellow of the Colleges of Psychiatry of South Africa. -   ## Practice Contact Details: Email: (mailto:drlouisroosreception@gmail.com) Contact Nr: 0104750189 ## Dr Louis Roos: !(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Zwavelstream-Team.png) ### Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. People affected may experience a combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behaviour that impairs daily functioning and can be disabling. People with schizophrenia require treatment that involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy and coordinated speciality care services. !(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ault-physc.png) ### Insomnia Insomnia is a disorder that describes Persistent problems falling and staying asleep. Most cases of insomnia are related to poor sleeping habits, depression, anxiety, chronic illness or certain medications. Symptoms may include difficulty falling or staying asleep and not feeling well-rested. Treatment for insomnia consists of improving sleep habits, behaviour therapy and identifying and treating underlying causes. !(https://zwavelstreamclinic.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Primary.png) ### Neuropsychiatry With a specific interest in the potential neuropsychiatric applications and consequences of Cannabinoids, Dr Roos has presented talks discussing the aspects of how this affects the nervous system. ## Do you need professional help? 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If you need to reset, if you feel as though things are heavy on you ask your medical Practitioner to do a referral for you. When it's time for you to be discharged you won't want to go home. The person who built this facility deserves all the blessings. !(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKleUHjAmVlU-oqFxLxDmm23eahVkYpvF_P3tYlw_033Jv2ww=s120-c-rp-mo-ba3-br100) Khanyisile Mukhari 2025-03-14 I Highly recommend everything about this facility. !(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVhRu-tOSrkV-B5zJubd6RqpvzzWfGSwc4ZvwmkKAGNO1mdUQPWRA=s120-c-rp-mo-ba4-br100) Maarten Opperman 2025-03-09 Very friendly, approachable staff. CEO visits each and every table herself during lunch for feedback. They cater for individualised and special meals. The clinic has its own private vehicles to transport patients to Pretoria East Hospital, Wilgers Hospital for specialist referrals and radiological investigations. The clinic has a gymnasium and a big physiotherapy section. One-to-one private sessions with an occupational therapist, social worker, or pastoral therapist are available. Each patient consults a private psychiatrist and a private psychologist every day. 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Dr Zwane is so patient, pays close attention to detail and very accommodating ## In Affiliation with: Zwavelstream Clinic is supported and affiliated with most medical aid schemes based in South Africa. 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