Sherko Kuemmel

Sherko Kuemmel is a breast surgeon and oncologist specializing in breast cancer care. He is an Executive Board Member of the AGO and has authored 322 peer-reviewed publications. Kuemmel leads the Breast Cancer Research Program at Kliniken Essen-Mitte and treats patients at the German Medical Institute.

Breast Cancer Specialization & Research

Kuemmel treats breast cancer, fibrocystic disease, and gynecomastia — the enlargement of breast tissue in men. He performs reconstructive breast surgery and plastic procedures following tumor removal. His approach integrates systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted treatments. He also leads clinical investigations as a Global Principal Investigator for 27 clinical trials.

Academic & Clinical Leadership

• Clinical Director of the Multidisciplinary Breast Unit at Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Germany
• Scientific Director of the West German Study Group (WSG)
• ESMO Faculty member for Breast Cancer
• Speaker for the AGIMed Commission for Integrative Medicine
• Member of the AGO Organ Commission Mamma
• Member of the AWO Gyn Commission for plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Member of national and international Steering Boards and IDMCs

Research & Scientific Impact

Kuemmel is a prolific researcher with an h-index of 66 and 232 i10-index citations. He has contributed to 59 books and book chapters on surgical oncology. Additionally, he has delivered 1,032 invited lectures at international medical congresses. His scientific record includes 443 congress proceedings and 38 papers as first or senior author.

Professional Memberships

• European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• European Academy of Senology
• German Cancer Society
• German Society of Senology
• German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
• Working Group for Gynecological Oncology (AGO)