Private Practice

Private Practice Physician (Wahlarzt)

As a board-certified specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Behavioral Therapy), I am available to see patients in my private practice (Wahlarztpraxis) by appointment, outside of my university responsibilities. You have the option to submit my private practice fees for partial reimbursement through your health insurance provider.

Advantages

- Ample time for diagnosis and therapy
- No waiting times
- Confidential and trusting atmosphere
- Diagnostics and therapy based on the latest scientific evidence
- Treatment by an excellently trained and experienced clinician
- Your identity remains protected
- e-Prescriptions available upon request

Areas of Expertise

Mood Disorders

- Depression and burnout – from mild to severe forms
- Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) [Def.: lack of improvement despite treatment with at least 2 antidepressants] – Special focus area
- Chronic depression
- Bipolar disorders

ADHD in Adults

- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – Diagnostics and comprehensive pharmacological treatment
- Clinically relevant neuropsychological testing

Other Psychiatric Disorders

- Anxiety disorders (panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorders
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Medication dependence and substance use disorders
- Memory and concentration impairments
- Impulse control disorders
- Mental health concerns related to physical illnesses

Expert Reports

- Psychiatric fitness-to-drive assessments (Führerscheingutachten)

Treatment Options

- Modern psychopharmacotherapy – including innovative treatment options such as esketamine nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression
- Comprehensive range of ADHD pharmacotherapy: methylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine, atomoxetine, and others
- Acute and long-term pharmacological treatment as well as relapse prevention
- Digital therapy with approved Digital Health Applications (DiGAs) (e.g., www.edupression.com)
- Psychotherapy, in particular behavioral therapy approaches (e.g., cognitive therapy)
- Psychoeducation (training in coping with symptoms and information about illnesses with the goal of prevention)

Hospital

Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

In my primary role, I serve as senior attending physician of the General Outpatient Clinic as well as the Specialized Outpatient Clinic for Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Vienna. Private consultations are exclusively available at my private practice (Wahlarztpraxis).