Prof. Dr. med. Katja Becker

Prof. Dr. med. Katja Becker is an esteemed doctor specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy. With over 27 years of experience, she has established herself as a leading expert. Dr. Becker's impressive career includes obtaining a medical license and defending her dissertation in 1998. She later received a specialization in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy in 2003. Dr. Becker has held various positions throughout her career, including scientific staff member and physician at prestigious institutions such as the Central Institute for Mental Health and the Medical University of Luebeck. She has also served as the Chair for child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy at the Philipps-University of Marburg since 2008. She is the Medical Director and Head of the Department of child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and psychotherapy at the University Hospital Marburg. Having published over 3700 scientific publications, Dr. Becker's expertise is evident. Her research focuses on various topics, including psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents, psychosocial risk factors, and treatment options. Her contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards and memberships in prestigious organizations. Dr. Becker's extensive experience, dedication to her field, and groundbreaking research make her a highly respected and sought-after doctor in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy. Patients can trust that they are in capable hands under her care at the University Hospital Marburg.