About Dr. Apfel
I am an optimistic and hopeful person. I know that life can change and that conditions don’t last forever. In my 30 years of experience, I know people can positively shift their perspective, their behavior, and their belief system. As a result, I find deep joy in helping patients like you get better and thrive.
Certifications
Physician and Surgeon (M.D.)
Medical Board of California
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Board Certification in Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Fellow
American Psychiatric Association
Subspecialty Certification in Psychotherapy
Ärztekammer Bayern, Germany
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Board Certification in Occupational Medicine
Ärztekammer Hessen, Germany
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Board Certification in Medicine/Pulmonology
Ärztekammer Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Medical License
Medical Board Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Education
VA Medical Center San Francisco
Fellowship, PTSD Research
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University of California San Francisco
Residency Psychiatry
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Bezirkskrankenhaus Werneck
Residency Psychiatry
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Justus Liebig Universität Giessen
Residency, Occup. Health and Environm. Medicine
Rupprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Residency Pulmonology
Rupprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Medical School, Doctor of Medicine - MD