Dr. Zoltan Barkanyi

Dr. Zoltan Barkanyi has been working in psychiatry for over 12 years. He's an expert consultant in this field and has a master's degree in sexology from the University of Aalborg. Currently, he's in charge of the Team for Sexology at Odense University Hospital and also works as a consultant at the Center for Gender Identity in Odense. Dr. Barkanyi began his journey working as a registrar at the University Hospital of Szeged in Hungary. He then spent a year as a registrar at the Psychiatric Ho...spital in Aalborg, Brønderslev. This experience provided him with foundational knowledge for his future endeavors. Following this, he expanded his horizons by working as a registrar in the Department of Psychiatry in Aabenraa. This international exposure broadened his perspective on psychiatric care. Dr. Barkanyi's career progressed further as he became a consultant psychiatrist in the Department of Psychiatry in Odense. In this capacity, he took on leadership roles, including overseeing the Psychiatric Emergency Unit, Mobilteam, Liaison Psychiatry Function, and Clinic for Suicide Prevention. Continuing his ascent, he was appointed as the Chief Physician in the Department of Psychiatry in Odense. Here, he managed diverse teams and units, such as the Mobilteam (Subacute Unit), Clinic for Suicide Prevention, Team for Sexology, and Clinic for Eating Disorders. Throughout his journey, Dr. Barkanyi's dedication to enhancing mental health care has been evident. He is particularly drawn to using talking therapy, like Mentalization-Based Therapy, and medications to address mental health issues. Additionally, his interest in addiction medicine and sexology underscores his comprehensive approach to patient well-being.