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Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD

(22 Ratings)

Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery

Professional interests include: Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoid banding, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A30
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-7000

Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD is a colon and rectal surgeon in Cleveland, OH specializing in colon & rectal surgery. Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A30
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	37

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

doctor visit	67

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	34

doctor visit	86

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	22
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	37

doctor visit	114

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	13
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	31

doctor visit	113

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

doctor visit	104

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

doctor visit	139
gastrointestinal procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

doctor visit	128
gastrointestinal procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	38

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Cleveland, OH were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	123
gastrointestinal procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	51
Male	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	74
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	13
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	4
Cancer	25

Education & Training

He is certified by the Comprehensive Visceral Surgery Proctology General Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Board Certification: Comprehensive Visceral Surgery Proctology General Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.59 out of 5 stars based on 22 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hermann Kessler, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Covidien LP	$23,844 LigaSure $1,526	iDrive $116	Beacon $114	Situate $109	$21,977
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$6,789 Surgical Energy Products $5,079	Endoscopy Products $1,710
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,757 Da Vinci Surgical System $3,757
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,790 Signia $166	EEA $104	LigaSure $20	$2,500
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated	$1,736 $1,736
Other	$8,133 Vessel Sealing $1,500	HTX-011 $1,400	GELPOINT PATH $1,256	SURGICAL $647	Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $246	Other $3,083

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$17,708
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,050
Food and Beverage	$6,918
Consulting Fee	$6,725
Education	$6,647

Biography

Dr. Hermann Kessler is a specialist in colon & rectal surgery. Dr. Kessler (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish, Greek, and German. Dr. Kessler's clinical interests include rectal cancer, second opinions, and hemorrhoid banding. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5).