Dr. med. Asta Kaufmann

Dr. med. Asta Kaufmann is a highly experienced neurologist and psychiatrist who currently serves as the Medical Director of the Day Clinic Stuttgart at Kliniken Schmieder. With a career spanning over two decades within one of Europe’s leading neurological rehabilitation groups, she has become an expert in bridging the gap between clinical stabilization and the return to everyday life. Her clinical expertise is centered on the rehabilitation of patients with stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and multiple sclerosis, with a particular emphasis on Phase C and D rehabilitation. She is widely recognized for her ability to design individualized therapy plans that address both the physical motor deficits and the complex neuropsychological challenges that often follow neurological damage. Beyond her administrative leadership, Dr. Kaufmann is deeply committed to the concept of social medicine, ensuring that medical recovery is paired with practical vocational reintegration. She leads a multidisciplinary team of therapists and social workers to help patients regain their independence and return to their professional lives whenever possible. Recently, she has taken a prominent role in addressing emerging medical challenges, such as the neurological effects of Long COVID, by developing specialized outpatient programs that integrate cognitive training and fatigue management. Her professional philosophy is defined by a "heart and competence" approach, advocating a treatment environment in which patients are seen as active partners in their recovery.