Neurosurgical & spine care · Gaborone
Every nerve tells a story. We listen before we operate.
The Neuro Tribe brings specialist brain, spine and nerve surgery to Gaborone — precise, unhurried, and built around your recovery, not just your diagnosis.
- Gaborone clinic
- Francistown clinic
Structure, mapped with precision
Questions welcomed. Options explained. Decisions made together.
Championing Potential, Together
“Neurosurgery is not just a procedure. It’s a relationship — with your body, your recovery and the people walking through it with you.”
Dr Kgosi, Consultant Neurosurgeon — The Neuro Tribe was founded to bring specialist, patient-centred neurological and spinal care to Botswana, without the need to travel abroad.
Your neurosurgeon
Meet Dr Kgosi, Consultant Neurosurgeon.
Dr Kgosi provides specialist neurosurgical consultations, cranial surgical care and follow-up for patients in Botswana. His approach combines careful clinical assessment with clear, practical conversations for patients and families.
Current practice
Consultant Neurosurgeon at Gaborone Private Hospital since December 2022, with Neuro Tribe consultations in Gaborone and Francistown.
Qualifications
Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery
Fellow of the College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Professional experience
More than a decade across both public and private healthcare in Botswana and South Africa — from district hospitals to specialist referral centres, including Princess Marina Hospital and Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital.
The Neuro Tribe
Specialist care. A more human experience.
A neurosurgical diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Our approach combines careful clinical judgement with direct, understandable conversations — so patients and families know what is happening and why.
The practice provides clinic consultations and access to established hospital theatres for appropriate surgical care in Gaborone and Francistown.
Areas of care
Cranial neurosurgical procedures
Every procedure begins with specialist assessment, appropriate imaging and a conversation about the recommended approach.
Brain tumour surgery
Craniotomy for tumour resection or debulking, guided by specialist assessment and imaging.
Brain abscess drainage
Cranial surgical drainage where clinically indicated, with coordinated hospital care.
Burr hole drainage
Burr hole procedures for selected intracranial haematomas following careful evaluation.
EVD insertion
External ventricular drain insertion for appropriate cerebrospinal fluid management.
VP shunt surgery
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion and revision, with ongoing follow-up care.
Not sure which applies to you? Bring your scans and reports — an assessment starts with what you already have.
Surgical expertise
Precision, supported by an experienced theatre team.
Where surgery is recommended, care is coordinated with hospital theatre teams and supported by appropriate neurosurgical technology.
Microsurgical technique
Coordinated hospital care
Your journey
From first consultation to full recovery, mapped out clearly.
Neurosurgery can feel unfamiliar. Here is exactly what to expect at each stage of your care.
Consultation & referral
Bring your referral letter and any prior imaging. We review your history and symptoms in full before recommending next steps.
Diagnosis & imaging
MRI, CT and further scans are reviewed personally to build an exact picture of your condition.
Surgical planning
Where surgery is needed, we walk you through the procedure, risks and expected recovery timeline in plain language.
Surgery
Procedures take place at Gaborone Private Hospital and Riverside Hospital, Francistown, with a dedicated theatre and post-operative team.
Recovery & follow-up
Structured follow-up visits and fitness-to-work guidance support a full and monitored recovery.
Two locations
Specialist care within reach.
Consultations are available in both cities, with hospital theatre access for procedures where clinically required.
Gaborone
Gaborone Private Hospital
Garden Court View, 8448 Segoditshane Way, Gaborone.
Francistown
Riverside Hospital
Consulting and surgical care by appointment, Francistown.
Patient information
Neurosurgery questions, answered clearly.
Helpful information before arranging a consultation with a neurosurgeon in Botswana.
The Neuro Tribe provides specialist neurosurgical consultations in Gaborone and Francistown. Contact the practice to choose the most convenient clinic and arrange an appointment.
Yes. Consultations are available in Francistown, with access to Riverside Hospital for appropriate procedures when surgery is recommended.
The practice provides craniotomy for brain tumour resection or debulking, drainage of brain abscesses, burr hole drainage of selected haematomas, EVD insertion, and VP shunt insertion or revision following specialist assessment.
Bring your referral information where available, recent scans and radiology reports, a list of current medication, and any relevant medical records. The clinic can confirm what is needed when you book.
No. The website provides general practice information only. For sudden or severe symptoms, seek immediate care at the nearest emergency facility.
Appointments & referrals
Start with a specialist consultation.
Choose Gaborone or Francistown and tell the clinic how it can help.