Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Rainer Kimmig

obstetrics, gynecology, and gynecological oncology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
99%	40 years	9.8/10	$$$$	482	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Essen

Health facility

University Hospital Essen

Medical unit

Department of obstetrics and gynecology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Rainer Kimmig is a highly experienced doctor with 39 years of experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and gynecological oncology. He works at the University Hospital Essen in Germany as the Chair and Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. With an impressive CV, Dr. Kimmig has a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He has received specialized training in gynecological oncology and numerous qualifications and certifications throughout his career. He has published 482 scientific publications, highlighting his dedication to research and staying at the forefront of advancements in his field. Dr. Kimmig's contributions extend beyond his clinical work. He is actively involved in various medical societies, serving on boards, committees, and councils. He has founded and directed several research centers and institutes, including the Uni Breast Center Essen and the Center for Ontogenetic Tumor Surgery. Dr. Kimmig's innovative approach to gynecological surgery has made him a pioneer in robot-assisted surgery. Overall, Dr. Klaus Rainer Kimmig's extensive experience, impressive credentials, and commitment to advancing his field make him a highly respected and sought-after doctor in obstetrics, gynecology, and gynecological oncology.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1978-1984 Studied human medicine at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
1984 Obtaining a license for a medical practice at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
1985-1986 Training in pathology at the Bundeswehr Central Hospital in Koblenz
1986 Defense of the dissertation at the Institute for Physiological Chemistry of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich: "Short-term regulation of liver metabolism by glucagon"
1986 Further training in gynecology and obstetrics at the Clinic Grosshadern, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
1991 Obtaining specialization in obstetrics and gynecology
1996 Further training in special surgical gynecology from the Bayerische Medical Association
1999 Habilitation and a teaching license: "Flow cytometric DNA analysis of solid gynecological tumors after cytokeratin labeling for the detection of tumor cells"
2006-2007 Received additional qualifications in the field of gynecological oncology

Experience

1986-2001 Assistant Doctor, Department for gynecology and obstetrics at the Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich
1991-1998 Senior Physician, Department for gynecology and obstetrics at the Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich
1998-2000 Head of the Department of gynecological oncology and Department of gynecological brachytherapy at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich
1998-2001 Head Senior Physician, Department for gynecology and obstetrics at the Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich
1999 Private Lecture at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Senior Physician at the University Women's Clinic in Munich-Grosshadern
Medical Director at the West German Tumor Center
2001 C4 Professor, Chair, and Director of the Department of obstetrics and gynecology at the University Hospital Essen
2003 Foundation and Medical Director at the Uni Breast Center Essen
2008 Head of the gynecological cancer center in Essen from the German Cancer Society
2009 Head of the gynecological oncology section of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Essen, funded by the German Cancer Aid
2013-2016 Visiting Professor at the University of Nanjing
2015 Founded the Center for ontogenetic tumor surgery at the University Hospital Essen

Awards & Memberships

1994-2001 Full Member of the Munich Tumor Center
1996-2001 Head of the training center of the gynecological endoscopy working group from the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
1999 Membership in the ovarian study management group of the gynecological oncology working group
2000 Member of the organ committee uterus malignancies of the gynecological working group on oncology from the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2002 Establishment and management of the ovarian cancer study control center of Essen
2002 Study lead group for ovarian carcinoma of the working group for gynecological oncology from the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2003 Member of the organ committee ovary of the gynecological working group on oncology from the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2007 Board Member and First Secretary of the Lower Rhine-Westphalian Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2007 Founding Member and Member of faculty from the European Academy of Senology
2009-2013: Member of the Council of the European Society for Gynecological Oncology as a Representative in Central Europe from the European Society of Gynecological Oncology
2009-2015 Chair of the Educational Committee and Vice President of the European Society of Gynecological Oncology
2010 Development and management of the Epicenter Germany for robotic surgery in gynecology
2010-2011 Founder of the "Essen School of Robotic Surgery" and took over the pioneering role in gynecological robot-assisted surgery in German-speaking countries
2011-2013 Head of the educational committee from the European Society of Gynecological Oncology
2012 Appointed to the Society of Pelvic Surgeons
2012 Founding Member of the European Institute of Gynecological Oncology
2012 Honorary Director of the Breast Center, University of Nanjing
2013 Member of the council from the European Society for Robot-Assisted Surgery in the Gynecology
2013 Delegation to the S3 guideline commission for the prevention of cervical cancer in Germany Cancer Society
2013 Delegation to the federal specialist group in gynecology for cross-sectoral quality healthcare at the Aqua Institute Goettingen
2013-2015 Vice President of the European Society of Gynecological Oncology
2014 Organized the 6th International congress of the Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery in Essen
2014 Congress President of the European Congress for Robot-Assisted Surgery in the Gynecology of Essen
2014 First gynecological operation on the Da Vinci Xi system in Europe
2016-2020 Elected to the council of the International Gynecological Cancer Society as representative for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
2017-2019 Chair of the Lower Rhine-Westphalian Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics
2019-2021 President of the Society of European Robotic Gynecological Surgery
Member of the Society of Pelvic Surgeons
Member of the working group on gynecological oncology