Dr Sarel Theron is a Neurologist who has established his practice at Mediclinic Durbanville.
Medicine was a natural career path for Dr Theron, who grew up in a family deeply rooted in the profession. His father is a physician, while both his older brother and younger sister also pursued careers in medicine. Although he had a strong interest in music and the performing arts during his school years, he was equally fascinated by biology and the workings of the human body, making medicine a natural fit.
Within medicine, neurology quickly became his enduring passion. He remains deeply fascinated by the brain and nervous system, which he views as the centre of the entire human experience. From movement and speech to memory, emotion, and subconscious thought, he is continually struck by the extraordinary complexity of how the brain allows people to interact with and interpret the world around them. He believes that, despite major advances in neuroscience, there is still much to discover and understand about the brain.
Dr Theron completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at Stellenbosch University in 2017. He went on to complete his specialist training in neurology through Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital, obtaining his Fellowship of the College of Neurologists of South Africa (FCNeurolSA) in 2025 and his Master of Medicine (MMed) in Neurology in 2026.
His clinical training has included experience at Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital, Central Karoo Hospital, and Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, before progressing into registrar training within the Division of Neurology at Stellenbosch University. Throughout this time, he has managed a wide range of acute and chronic neurological conditions while also gaining experience in specialised diagnostic procedures including electroencephalography (EEG), nerve conduction studies, and electromyography (EMG).
Although Dr Theron practises as a general neurologist, he has a particular interest in movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and dystonia. He has also undertaken specialised training in botulinum toxin therapy for movement disorders, allowing him to offer targeted treatment options for selected neurological conditions.
Central to his approach to patient care is conversation, empathy, and partnership. He believes that effective neurological care begins with listening carefully to patients and working together to better understand the underlying cause of their symptoms and concerns.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Theron has remained actively involved in teaching and training medical students throughout his career, receiving formal recognition from both Stellenbosch University and the University of the Witwatersrand for his contributions to medical education.
Outside of medicine, Dr Theron maintains a longstanding passion for music. He met his wife through the adult choir Vivox Voices, with whom they recently performed at a national event. An amateur saxophonist, he also enjoys playing in his church band.