Dr Sauer is a consultant psychiatrist. He has been based at the Maudsley Hospital since 1999, where he has held a number of senior positions, including clinical director. 

 

Dr Sauer has extensive experience in treating a wide range of conditions including work based stress, anxiety, phobic disorders, mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, memory disorders, mild cognitive impairment and dementia.  He also has an interest in predictive medicine.

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Dr Sauer is regularly invited to lecture and has published a number of original peer reviewed scientific papers and remains affiliated to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (Kings College London) where he continues to research areas including digital healthcare.

Dr Sauer has been an examiner for the Royal College of Psychiatrists and has published three psychiatry text books for doctors in training. He has also developed several digital healthcare initiatives and applications. 

Dr Sauer's commitment to high quality, individualised patient care has been recognised when he received a local NHS Hero award in 2012. He was shortlisted for a BUPA UK award in 2016 and voted top psychiatrist by his peers in a national pole in 2018.