Accepting new patients
Dr.
Dr Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser
Allgemeinchirurgie · Köln
- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser
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."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Bundesärztekammer · DE
#DE-828359
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Allgemeinchirurgie
#EB-232E8FCB
Renewal due 2023
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Generali Healthcare
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2002–2008
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universität Heidelberg, Köln (DE)
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2008–2012
Residency · Allgemeinchirurgie
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Köln (DE)
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08
Junior consultant
Universität Heidelberg Teaching Hospital — Allgemeinchirurgie
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
534 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,424 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,416 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,231 |
Patient reviews
See all 3"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 21 · i10: 9
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Allgemeinchirurgie
DOI: 10.7416/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 38
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Long-term follow-up of Allgemeinchirurgie across DE
DOI: 10.6061/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 172
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Validation of clinical scoring in Allgemeinchirurgie
DOI: 10.6382/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 18
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Additional publications
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Long-term follow-up of Allgemeinchirurgie across DE
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Allgemeinchirurgie · European Annual Congress (Allgemeinchirurgie) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Allgemeinchirurgie · National Society Meeting · Köln · 2023
Articles by Dr Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Dr. med. Bernd Stechemesser is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
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03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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