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Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser

Allgemeinchirurgie Köln

Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser

14 years of experience

7,348+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser at a glance

Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser is an Allgemeinchirurgie practitioner based in Köln, Germany, practising at Universität Heidelberg Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universität Heidelberg (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Köln, Germany and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser began seine Karriere als AiP an der Chirurgischen Abteilung des Wenckebach-Krankenhauses, Berlin-Tempelhof und ist nun, dank seinen zahrleichen Errungenschaften in leitenden Positionen als Oberarzt, Inhaber und Leiter des Hernienzentrum Köln. Außerdem spezialisiert sich Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser auf die Hernienchirurgie und hat im Mai 2000 den von der Berliner Ärztekammer zertifizierten Hospitationskursen im Bereich der Hernienchirurgie durchgeführt. Zudem leistet er aktive Teilnahme an zahlreichen Hernienveranstaltungen in Deutschland und im Ausland, und ist Mitglied des wissenschaftlichen Boards der Zeitschrift Hernia.
Damit die Qualität der medizinischen Leistungen gewährleistet ist, nimmt er mit seiner Praxis an der Qualitätssicherungsstudie Herniamed teil. Das Hernienzentrum Köln trägt außerdem auch das von der Deutschen Herniengesellschaft verliehene Siegel „Qualitätsgesicherte Hernienchirurgie", so dass Patient*innen auf den hohen Anspruch der hier erhältlichen medizinischen Leistungen vertrauen können.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universität Heidelberg, Köln (DE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Allgemeinchirurgie
    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Köln (DE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universität Heidelberg Teaching Hospital — Allgemeinchirurgie

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

DE — Bundesärztekammer
#DE-828359 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Allgemeinchirurgie
#EB-232E8FCB · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 534
Annual physical exam 99395 1,424
Vaccination administration 90471 1,416
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,231

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Bernd Stechemesser
HEADSHOT
Bernd Stechemesser in consultation
IN OFFICE
Bernd Stechemesser with the team
WITH TEAM
Bernd Stechemesser at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 103s
Meet Bernd Stechemesser

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Allgemeinchirurgie
    Bernd Stechemesser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7416/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38503493 · cited by 38
  2. Long-term follow-up of Allgemeinchirurgie across DE
    Bernd Stechemesser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6061/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32370505 · cited by 172
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Allgemeinchirurgie
    Bernd Stechemesser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6382/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34362877 · cited by 18
  4. Long-term follow-up of Allgemeinchirurgie across DE
    Bernd Stechemesser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9409/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31060815 · cited by 192

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Allgemeinchirurgie European Annual Congress (Allgemeinchirurgie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Allgemeinchirurgie National Society Meeting · Köln · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Allgemeinchirurgie — Köln · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Allgemeinchirurgie
  • Awareness When should you see a allgemeinchirurgie?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · bernd.stechemesser@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser's Areas of Specialty

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Allgemeinchirurgie

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Bernd Stechemesser specialises in Allgemeinchirurgie in Köln, DE.

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    Bernd Stechemesser speaks Deutsch.

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