Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Christoph Friederich

psychosomatic medicine, and psychotherapy

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
94%	25 years	9.9/10	$$$$	407	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Heidelberg

Health facility

University Hospital Heidelberg

Medical unit

Department of psychosomatics

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Christoph Friederich is a highly experienced doctor specializing in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy with 24 years of experience. He is currently the Medical Director of the Department of Psychosomatics at the University Hospital Heidelberg in Germany. Dr. Friederich has an impressive academic background, obtaining his medical license and completing his dissertation on mental illnesses in medical inpatients. He went on to specialize in internal medicine and received additional qualifications in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy. Dr. Friederich has made significant contributions to the field through his research and has published over 403 scientific publications. His research focuses on various aspects of psychosomatic medicine, including eating disorders, depression, and anxiety disorders. He has received several prestigious awards for his work, including the Christina Barz Research Prize and the Hilde Bruch Research Prize. With his extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Friederich is highly regarded in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy. He is known for his dedication to patient care and commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health conditions. Patients can trust that they are in capable hands when seeking treatment under Dr. Friederich's care. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Christoph Friederich is a respected and accomplished doctor specializing in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy. With his years of experience, numerous publications, and dedication to patient care, he is considered a leading expert in his field. Whether treating eating disorders, depression, or anxiety, Dr. Friederich's expertise and commitment to research make him a trusted choice for patients seeking help at the University Hospital Heidelberg.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

Studied human medicine
Obtaining a license for medical practice
2000 Defense of the dissertation: "Mental illnesses in medical inpatients - prevalence and therapy needs"
2000-2003 Resident in internal medicine, Departments of cardiology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and endocrinology, University Hospital Heidelberg
Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
2001-2002 In-service training as a medical psychotherapist at the Heidelberg Institute for Depth Psychology
2003-2007 Resident, Department of psychosomatics, University Hospital Heidelberg
2004 One-year research stay at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College University of London
2009 Habilitation: "Clinical and neuroscientific investigations on the spectrum of the specific psychopathology of eating disorders"
Received additional qualifications in the field of psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy

Experience

1999 Internship of the Department of psychosomatics, University Hospital Heidelberg
2005-2014 Head of the eating disorders research group at the Department of psychosomatics, University Hospital Heidelberg
2007-2009 Senior physician, Department of psychosomatics, University Hospital Heidelberg
2009-2014 Senior Consultant and Permanent Representative of the Medical Director, Department of psychosomatics, University Hospital Heidelberg
2014-2016 Deputy Chair of psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy at the medical faculty of the University of Duisburg-Essen
2014-2016 Provisional Medical Director at the LVR Clinic Essen of the University Duisburg-Essen
2016-2018 Medical Director of the Department of psychosomatics, University Hospital Heidelberg
2016-2018 Head of the Department for psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy at the LVR Clinic Duesseldorf of the Heinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf
2016-2018 Chair of psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy at the Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf
2018 Medical Director, Department of psychosomatics, University Hospital Heidelberg
2018 Chair of psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy at the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg

Awards & Memberships

2003 Christina Barz Research Prize
2009 Hans Roemer Prize of the German College of Psychosomatic Medicine
2009 Hilde Bruch Research Prize of the German Society for Eating Disorders
2014 Board Member of the Association of Psychosomatic Hospitals and Hospital Departments
2014-2020 Board Member of the German Society for Eating Disorders
2018 Board member of the German Society for Psychosomatic Medicine and Medical Psychotherapy