Do you struggle with depression?
Do you suffer from anxiety?
Are you battling to cope?
Psychiatry can help.
Dr Nadia Baker
Psychiatrist
MBChB (Pret), FC Psych (SA), MMed Psych (Pret)
Making mental health a priority
About
What is Psychiatry?
Psychiatry is the medical treatment of mental health issues ranging from anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder.
What is a Psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has specialised in treating mental illnesses. They evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe treatment for mental illnesses in the form of medication or other forms of therapy. A psychiatrist is the one at the helm of a multidisciplinary team and refers patients to psychologists and other mental or physical health therapists as part of a treatment or management plan.
Welcome to Dr. Nadia Baker's Mental Health Care Practice
Who is Dr Nadia Baker?
Dr. Nadia Baker is a compassionate and experienced psychiatrist based in Pretoria.
With a strong educational background, she graduated from the University of Pretoria and gained valuable experience during her internship and community service. Dr. Baker’s passion for mental health care emerged during her time as a medical officer at Tshwane District Hospital, where she provided primary mental health care services to the local community. Building on this foundation, she further honed her skills at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital for four years. Driven by her commitment to excellence, she completed her Master’s degree in psychiatry at the University of Pretoria and pursued a fellowship in psychiatry at The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
Dr. Baker firmly believes in practicing evidence-based medicine and staying up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in the field of psychiatry. She embraces a multidisciplinary treatment approach, prescribing medication only when absolutely necessary.
In her holistic approach to mental health care, Dr. Baker collaborates with a team of mental health professionals, including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and physiotherapists. As a private practitioner, she is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare with compassion at the core of her practice.
Services
Dr Baker assesses and treats a wide spectrum of mental health problems. These include:
Depression
A mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
Anxiety
Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and/or fear about everyday situations. This can be characterised by a fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired.
Sleep disorders
Changes or disruption in one’s normal sleeping patterns or habits that can negatively affect one’s health.
Addiction
A biopsychosocial disorder characterised by repeated use of alcohol and/or drugs, or repetitive engagement in a behaviour such as gambling, despite harm to oneself and others.
Eating disorders
Illnesses in which one experiences severe disturbances in one’s eating behaviours and related thoughts and emotions. People with eating disorders typically become preoccupied with food and their body weight.
Personality difficulties
A way of behaving that deviates from the norm, causing distress or problems functioning in society and in personal relationships.
Trauma / PTSD
A disorder characterised by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a particular event such as sexual abuse or other forms of violence. The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions.
Bipolar disorders
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
Psychotic disorders
Mental disorders characterised by a disconnection from reality. Psychosis may occur as a result of a psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia. In other instances, it may be caused by a health condition, medication, or drug use.
Neurodevelopmental problems
Disabilities affecting the functioning of the brain that affect behaviour, memory, or ability to learn such as dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning deficits, and autism.
Dementia
A group of conditions characterised by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgement.
Consultations
Your Journey with Dr. Baker
Dr. Baker understands that seeking help for mental health issues can be overwhelming. However, she firmly believes that with the right support, no challenge is insurmountable.
During your initial consultation, which typically lasts for approximately 60 minutes, you will be seen in a confidential setting. Dr. Baker will take the time to understand your concerns by conducting a comprehensive assessment of your history. By the end of the consultation, she will provide a provisional diagnosis.
If further investigations or referrals to other specialists are required, Dr. Baker will discuss them with you and guide you accordingly. Follow-up appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes, ensuring ongoing support and monitoring of your progress.
Appointments
For information on our fees structure, please contact our practice directly.
Rest assured, confidentiality will be strictly maintained throughout your journey with Dr. Nadia
Baker.
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Appointments
To schedule an appointment for assessment or treatment, please reach out to our practice at Evexia Psychiatric Day Hospital Midstream during office hours on weekdays (Mon – Thurs) between 08h00 and 16h00 and Fridays from 08h00 to 12h00..
We kindly request that cancellations be made 24 hours in advance. Failure to cancel or a no-show will result in the patient being responsible for the full payment, except in cases of emergencies.
Important Information
Dr. Baker’s practice does not handle medicolegal work.
012 883 4371
Email: info@drnadiabaker.co.za
Please note that emails are only monitored during office hours. In case of an emergency, please contact our practice for an appointment or visit your nearest emergency unit.
LOCATION
Dr. Nadia Baker’s practice is conveniently located at:
EVEXIA PSYCHIATRIC DAY HOSPITAL MIDSTREAM
Midstream Hill Medical Park | Suite 115
155 Midhill Blvd
Olifantsfontein 410-JR
Olifantsfontein
1666
OFFICE HOURS:
Mondays – Thursdays 08h00 – 16h00
Fridays 08h00 – 12h00