Otto F. Kernberg

Born in 1928
Psychiatry
  • Otto Friedmann Kernberg is an Austrian-born American psychoanalyst and psychiatry professor at Weill Cornell Medicine.

  • Born in 1928, he is renowned for his contributions to psychoanalytic theory, particularly in understanding borderline personality organization and narcissistic pathology.

  • Kernberg's work has significantly influenced the field of psychiatry and psychoanalysis.

  • His expertise extends to various aspects of personality disorders and interpersonal relationships.

  • Through his research and clinical work, Kernberg has developed innovative approaches to understanding and treating complex psychological issues.

  • His book "Love Relations" demonstrates his ability to apply psychoanalytic concepts to the study of love and intimate relationships, further cementing his status as a leading figure in contemporary psychoanalysis.

Books by Otto F. Kernberg