Prof. Dr. med. Christine M. Freitag

pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
98%	25 years	9.9/10	$$$$	608	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Frankfurt am Main

Health facility

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Medical unit

Department of pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Christine M. Freitag is a highly experienced doctor with a specialization in pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and psychotherapy. With 24 years of experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in her field. Dr. Freitag currently works at the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy in the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main of Goethe-University in Germany. One of the most impressive aspects of Dr. Freitag's career is her extensive research work. She has published a remarkable number of 508 scientific publications, highlighting her dedication to advancing knowledge in her field. Her research focuses on various aspects of mental health, including ADHD, depressive symptoms, genetic studies, and the impact of environmental factors on psychiatric disorders. Dr. Freitag's expertise and contributions to her field have been recognized with numerous accolades and positions of leadership. She serves as an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Neural Transmission, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and has chaired several influential committees and advisory boards. This demonstrates her commitment to improving the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. In conclusion, Prof. Dr. med. Christine M. Freitag is a highly accomplished doctor in the field of pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and psychotherapy. Her extensive research, impressive publication record, and leadership positions make her a trusted and respected professional. Patients can trust that they are receiving top-quality care under her expertise at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1997-1999 United States medical licensing examination Step 1/Step 2
1990-1998 German state exam for MDs, Free University of Berlin and Charite University Medicine Berlin
1988-1994 Master of Arts and ecclesiastical service examination, protestant theology, Eberhardt Karls University of Tubingen
1999-2000 Clinical training in pediatric neurology and pediatrics, research on epilepsy, University Children's Hospital Heidelberg
2000 MD in child and adolescent psychiatry, Charite University Medicine Berlin: "Psychosocial risk factors and behavioral disorders in adolescents from immigrant and German families"
2007 Habilitation in child and adolescent psychiatry, Saarland University Hospital Homburg: "Autistic disorders – genetic and phenotypic studies"
2010 Certificate in medical biometry, postgraduate training, Heidelberg University Hospital: "Linear and logistic regression models: missing values, and comparison of analysis strategies of a child psychiatric dataset"

Experience

1987-1988 Full-time nursing assistant, German Old People’s Home, London
1988 Full-time nursing assistant, Center for People with Disabilities, Ziegler Institute, Wilhelmsdorf
1992-1996 Temporary nursing assistant, night shifts, Neukolln Hospital Berlin
1996-1998 Part-time teacher for nurses in training, Jewish Hospital Berlin
2000-2001 Clinical Research Worker, International Molecular Genetic Study of Autism Consortium, Institute of Psychiatry, London
2001-2002 Post-Doctoral Researcher, genetic epidemiology section, Department of biometry, informatics, and epidemiology at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University Bonn
2003 Clinical Research Worker & Clinical Training, Department of child and adolescent psychiatry, Clinic of the University of Cologne
2003-2008 Associate Professor (C1), Consultant, Clinical Training, Department of child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy, Saarland University Hospital Homburg
2006 Board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy
2008 Director, Department of pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy at University Hospital Frankfurt am Main of Goethe-University

Awards & Memberships

2006 Alois Lauer Promotional Prize for Medicine
2007 August Homburg Prize
2009 Editorial Board Member, Journal of Neural Transmission, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2009 Chair of the S3-Association of Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, Clinical Guidelines Committee on Diagnostics and Intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder
2010 Member of the Germany Scientific Advisory Committee of Autism
2015-2017 Chair of the Germany Scientific Advisory Committee of Autism