Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Surgery
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Advanced Operative Laparoscopy
- Anorectal Fistula Treatment
- Anorectal Surgery
- Anoscopy
- Cancer Center
- Colectomy
- Colon And Rectal Surgical Procedures
- Colon Surgery
- Colorectal Cancer - Prevention
- Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
- Colorectal Cancer Research
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Colorectal Surgery
- Colostomy
- Consultation for Complicated Colon and Rectal Disease
- Fecal Diversion
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Ileoanal Pouch
- Ileostomy
- Intestinal Stomas
- J Pouch
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion
- Laparoscopic Ileocolectomy
- Laparoscopic Proctosigmoidectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
- Ostomy Reversal and Creation
- Pelvic J-pouch Creation
- Pouch Center
- Rectum Reoperative Abdominopelvic Surgery
- Re-Do Rectal Surgery
- Reoperative Abdominal and Pelvic Surgery
- Reoperative Abdominal Surgery
- Reoperative Pelvic Surgery
- Reoperative Surgery
- Resection of Colon and Rectal Diseases
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
- Robotic Colorectal Surgery
- Rubber Band Ligation Of Hemorrhoids
- Second Opinion
- Sphincter Sparing Surgery
- Stoma Surgery
- Surgery
- Surgery For Carcinoma Of The Colon
- Surgery For Crohn's Disease
- Surgery for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
- Surgical Management for Ulcerative Colitis
- Surgical Treatment for Mucosal Ulcerative Colitis
- Total Abdominal Colectomy
- Treatment for Anal Fissure
- Treatment for Anal Fistula
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Abscess
- Adenomas
- Adenomatous Polyps
- Anal Abscesses
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anorectal Disease
- Anorectal Fistula
- Benign Anorectal Disease
- Cancer
- Cancer of the Colon, Rectum and Anus
- Carcinoma of the Colon
- Carcinoma of the small and large bowel
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Diseases
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Neoplasia
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
- Colovaginal Fistula
- Colovesticle Fistula
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Diverticulum
- Endometriosis
- Enterocutaneious Fistula
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Fap
- Fissure
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Intestinal Endometriosis
- Intestinal Fistula
- Intestinal Fistulae
- Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
- Large Bowel Cancer
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender LGBT Health
- Polyps of the Colon and Rectum
- Rectal Cancer
- Small Bowel Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stoma Related Problems
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Volvulus
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Hermann Kessler, MD,
Dr. Kessler obtained his medical degree and Ph.D. from the University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. There he completed his surgical training with board exams and certifications in General Surgery, Comprehensive Visceral Surgery, and Proctology. He finished two years of clinical and research fellowships for advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the United States: the Cleveland Clinic and the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. During these years, he participated and completed numerous scientific studies. In May 2007, Dr. Kessler was appointed Professor of Surgery at the University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany.
Dr. Kessler joined the Cleveland Clinic, Department of Colorectal Surgery as Section Head, Minimally Invasive Surgery in April 2013. Dr. Kessler is active in many other professional groups, including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, International Society of Digestive Surgery, International Society of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons, International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, & Oncologists, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Kessler’s specialty interests include laparoscopic and robotic surgery, colon and rectal carcinoma, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, J-pouch creation, re-do pouches, familial adenomatous polyposis, pelvic surgery, bowel fistula surgery, and intestinal endometriosis.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2013
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Mount Sinai Medical Center
Colorectal Surgery
New York,
NY USA
1999
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
1998
Medical Education - Medical School University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Erlangen,
1984
Specialty Interests
Laparoscopic and robotic surgery, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, familial adenomatous polyposis, pelvic surgery, intestinal endometriosis
Research & Publications
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141 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.4 | |
| Listens | 4.5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.6 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.5 |
12 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023
Dr Kessler is a man of few words but Dr DeHaan was able to answer my questions and was great as well!
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023
Have had an excellent experience at CC and unfortunately have a few people that have recommended when needed to head to Dr Kessler or anyone in the colorectal department.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023
Excellent provider. Very smart and experienced
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2023
Dr. Kessler is a brilliant GI surgeon. We exceeds being very good. Dr. Kessler is wonderful.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023
All physicians were courteous, pleasant, encouraging and worked well together to best meet my needs.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
Dr Kessler was awesome thank you
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2022
Carrying Informative Professional Handsome 3 doctors. Love Them
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022
The doctors examination was terrible, he pressed so hard on the tail bone while examining rectally, I was really in severe pain for a week since that day, he really tortured me, besides, he had a junior Dr with him who Examined same way right after without getting my permission , I am not a field experiment for them to practice on me, without my consent,it was really a terrible experience, also. Dr kessler's findings were all wrong and against all Dr's findings that I saw so far, he should not be practicing medical.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022
I will never recommend Dr Kessler to anybody, he is too aggressive, harmful and without knowledge on how to Exam, he made me suffer of pain with tears during Exam and for the a week after Exam including back pain after he pressed very hard on the tail bone, and allowing the PA doing something without my consent, I was not a field experiment to nobody, they had me laid on my side which I didn't see what was going on behind me,btill after the fact, THAT WAS RIDICULOUS, DISGUSTING, UNPROFESSIONAL, his findings were wrong and against all other Dr's findings that I ever saw,
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022
Dr Kessler is an excellent surgeon - he gave me my life back 6 years ago and I've been healthy ever since. I appreciate him so much.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2022
Dr Kessler and his staff are top notch.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2022
I was hugely impressed by Dr. Kessler and his team. Dr. Kessler made me feel relaxed and comfortable, answered my questions thoughtfully and provided his recommendation clearly. The team took extra time and extended my appointment to do an unscheduled scope, even though it was late on a beautiful summer Friday afternoon. I will feel confident having Dr. Kessler preform my surgery.