Dr. Christoph Müller Pfeiffer

Professor

Biography

Christoph Müller-Pfeiffer is a Senior Physician in the Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ). His expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic disorders, as well as conducting medical assessments related to these conditions. Dr. Müller-Pfeiffer's research focuses on the biological mechanisms underlying post-traumatic disorders, employing psychophysiological and imaging methods. His career includes significant roles, such as Research Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and he has been affiliated with USZ since 2004. Holding a medical degree from the University of Zurich, he completed his habilitation in 2015. He is certified in EMDR therapy and has been a member of several professional organizations related to trauma and psychiatry. His contributions to the field are acknowledged through his membership in the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and other associations. Dr. Müller-Pfeiffer is also committed to methodological research in insurance medicine, aiming to enhance frameworks for assessing and treating trauma-related conditions in psychiatric practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Physician
2015-01-01 — Present

University Hospital Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Leading physician in the Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, focusing on post-traumatic disorders.

Research Fellow
2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA, USA

Conducted advanced research in psychiatric disorders and therapies.

Attending Physician
2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University Hospital Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Provided care and oversight in the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry department.