{"id":1436,"date":"2019-07-17T12:49:44","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T10:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/relaunch.hernienzentrumkoeln.de\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2020-04-29T16:18:22","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T14:18:22","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hernienzentrumkoeln.de\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”50″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554986281043{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]\n

About us<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”50″ bottom_padding=”50″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”7\/12″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554986704449{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]\n

Our mission statement<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554986261073{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]We are a highly specialized surgical clinic where the patients and their wishes, fears and symptoms are the central focus.
\nWe strive to receive and care for all patients in a friendly manner and in an atmosphere of mutual respect.<\/p>\n

Our team cooperates closely to ensure that all patients receive the best possible treatment.<\/p>\n

The basis for this is continuous dedication to structural quality, that is, first and foremost the qualitatively excellent further training of our physicians and employees, coupled with awareness and openness towards all new advancements in the field of medicine. Our practice aims to provide modern and state-of-the-art facilities, devices, diagnostic equipment, operative therapy, patient care, and patient organization. All of our medical care is based on the relevant national and international guidelines of the specialist associations and the newest discoveries in the field of evidence-based medicine.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” top_margin=”50″ bottom_margin=”50″ width=”5\/12″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1587″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”small_depth” max_width=”100%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” top_padding=”30″ bottom_padding=”60″ color_overlay=”#add5f6″ overlay_strength=”0.5″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_icon icon_family=”linea” enable_animation=”true” animation_speed=”slow” icon_style=”default” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”20px” icon_linea=”icon-arrows-circle-check” animation_delay=”100″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]We offer all our patients quality medical care of the highest international standards.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” centered_text=”true” column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_icon icon_family=”linea” enable_animation=”true” animation_speed=”slow” icon_style=”default” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”20px” icon_linea=”icon-arrows-circle-check” animation_delay=”100″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]We regularly visit events for further specialist training to ensure that we can offer the most modern medical treatment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_icon icon_family=”linea” enable_animation=”true” animation_speed=”slow” icon_style=”default” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”20px” icon_linea=”icon-arrows-circle-check” animation_delay=”100″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]We apply a rigorous quality management system to enable us to constantly evaluate and improve our services.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”50″ bottom_padding=”50″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1556103952872{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”]\n

Our team<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” bottom_padding=”40″ text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1589″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1556103009333{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

Dr. Bernd Stechemesser<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1556103813831{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]Practice Manager<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1563348786142{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

View CV (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1590″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557135058112{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

Dr. Alexander Digon-S\u00f6ntgerath<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1560265097561{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]Chief Physician<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561364819197{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

View CV (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1595″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588167326081{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

Jennifer Pordzik<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1556103751947{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]PMA (Professional Medical Assistant)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1591″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588167304103{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

Sylwia Schmigelski<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1556103710988{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]PMA (Professional Medical Assistant)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” bottom_padding=”40″ text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1596″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588167338519{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

Vanessa Stetten<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588167343298{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]PMA (Professional Medical Assistant)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1593″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588167309540{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

Andrea Ling<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557135209463{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]OR Nurse<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1596″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588167332348{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

Lisa Terfurth<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588167360562{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]Backoffice<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1594″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588167315544{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

Ebru K\u00fcc\u00fckkaya<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1556103796046{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]Student<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” bottom_padding=”40″ text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1606″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588169046924{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

Franka D\u00f6hring<\/b><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1556103796046{margin-left: 10px !important;}”]Student<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bottom_padding=”50″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”7\/12″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554988332895{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]\n

Our practice<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588168005497{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Our practice is located on the 4th floor of the PAN Clinic. The Pan Clinic is part of the Neumarkt Galerie where you can find a wide range of stores. We treat both statutory insured and private patients. We also have individual agreements with numerous other health insurance providers which allow those insured to undergo treatment as an inpatient at our clinic. This service is available to all private patients. The Hernia Center Cologne was found in 2009 by Dr. Michael Schweins. In 2012, the practice was taken over by Dr. Bernd Stechemesser and expanded into a specialist surgical center for hernia and minimally invasive surgery. We are one of the largest hernia centers in Germany with over 1,200 hernia operations carried out annually.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” top_margin=”50″ bottom_margin=”50″ width=”5\/12″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”1588″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”small_depth” max_width=”100%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”center” top_padding=”50″ bottom_padding=”50″ enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#324783″ color_overlay_2=”#2ac4ea” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”1″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1530535284071{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n

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