Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Zipfel

Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Zipfel is a renowned doctor specializing in psychosomatic medicine and nutritional medicine. With over 21 years of experience, he is highly respected in his field and has made significant contributions to the medical community. Dr. Zipfel studied human medicine in Heidelberg, Frankfurt am Main, and London, obtaining his license for medical practice. He furthered his training as a specialist in psychosomatic medicine, psychotherapy, and internal medicine at the University Hospital in Heidelberg and the University of Sydney. He has since obtained a specialization in internal medicine and achieved a Habilitation and teaching license at the University of Heidelberg. Dr. Zipfel is currently the head of the Department of psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy at the University Hospital Tubingen, where he also serves as the Medical Director. He founded the Center of Excellence for eating disorders and the Department of nutritional medicine at the same hospital. Additionally, he holds various prestigious positions, including Co-Spokesman of the German Center for Mental Illnesses in Tubingen and editorial board membership in several esteemed journals. Dr. Zipfel's career highlights include receiving numerous awards for his contributions to psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy. Furthermore, he has published over 500 scientific papers focusing on adolescent body dissatisfaction, the management of functional somatic syndromes, and the psychological burden of food allergies. His extensive knowledge and dedication to research make him an exceptional doctor in his field, providing patients with effective and evidence-based treatments.