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Sandton, Johannesburg
Building a successful, examined and fulfilled life.
Psychiatrist · Substance dependence · Leadership coach
Holistic mental wellness, grounded in evidence-based psychiatry and more than 20 years of experience as a speaker and facilitator.
MBBCh WitsMBA UCTFCPsych (SA)ACC Coach
Specialist psychiatristFCPsych (SA)
Practice no. 0270334Medical aid claims
Sunninghill HospitalSandton, Johannesburg
ConfidentialA private, respectful space
Two ways to work with Dr Makan
Choose where you'd like to begin.
Psychiatric care
Specialist assessment and treatment with a focus on substance dependence, stress and burnout, taking the whole person into account.
Clinical services →Coaching & speaking
Certified leadership coaching for executives, professional athletes and young people, plus talks and facilitation on resilience and leadership.
Coaching & speaking →“I have a deep passion for helping people build a successful, examined, and fulfilled life.”
Dr Makan started a YouTube channel, and a podcast on mental health, leadership and self discovery, to widen his impact beyond private sessions. Watch, listen and read →
Getting started
What to expect.
A first conversation
An unhurried consultation to understand what has brought you in and what you hope will change.
A plan, together
Options are discussed openly, so you leave knowing the next steps and why.
Common questions
Good to know.
Who is Dr Ajay Makan?
Dr Ajay Makan is a specialist psychiatrist in Sandton, Johannesburg. He holds an MBBCh (Wits), an MBA (UCT) and FCPsych (SA), specialises in substance dependence, and is also a certified leadership coach, speaker and facilitator with over 20 years of experience.
Where is Dr Makan's practice?
His rooms are at Sunninghill Hospital, corner of Witkoppen and Nanyuki Roads, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2191. The practice number for medical aid claims is 0270334.
What does Dr Makan specialise in?
His specialty is substance dependence, approached holistically. He also supports people with stress, burnout and resilience, and coaches executives, professional athletes and young people on leadership.
How do I make an appointment?
Call 011 257 2159, email dr.a.makan@gmail.com, or use the online enquiry form on the contact page. Please avoid including sensitive medical details in the form.
Ready to take the first step?
Reach out for a confidential conversation about psychiatric care, coaching or speaking.