Professor Hans Stampfer

Professor Hans Stampfer, a leading psychiatrist in the WA Health system, works as a consultant at Joondalup Private Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus. As a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Western Australia and JHC, he brings extensive knowledge and experience to his clinical practice. After completing his education at UWA, Professor Stampfer worked at Royal Perth Hospital before holding positions at Graylands Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. He started working at JHC as a consultant psychiatrist in 2008 and was later promoted to Head of Department in 2014.

Professor Stampfer is passionate about understanding the link between mental illness and circadian heart rate, which has led him to embark on a research study involving General Practitioners. His study aims to determine the usefulness of circadian heart rate in evaluating a person's response to antidepressant medication. His work in this area is contributing to the development of new diagnostic tools and treatment options for those suffering from mental illness. Professor Stampfer's contributions are highly regarded within the field of psychiatry, making him one of the most respected and sought-after experts in the mental health community.