Dr. J. Volmerig is a leading expert in thoracic surgery and serves as Director of the Lung Cancer Center at Evangelische Kliniken Essen-Mitte. With decades of experience and a specialization in minimally invasive surgical techniques, he has earned national and international recognition in the treatment of lung cancer. His areas of expertise include complex surgical procedures performed at the highest medical standards, ensuring patients receive both gentle and highly effective therapy.
At the Lung Cancer Center, Dr. Volmerig leads an interdisciplinary team of specialists that covers all aspects of cancer care. Under his leadership, thoracic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and pulmonologists work in close collaboration to provide comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. This close integration of specialties enables precise diagnosis and carefully tailored therapies. In addition to surgical excellence, the team emphasizes holistic care—including follow-up and rehabilitation—to help maintain the highest possible quality of life for patients.
Dr. Volmerig is committed to providing every patient with personalized and meticulous care. His approach combines the latest surgical innovations with compassionate, patient-centered support that addresses both the medical and emotional needs of those affected by lung cancer.

Dr. med. Jan Volmerig, FEBTS
Specialist in Thoracic Surgery & Interdisciplinary Lung Cancer Treatment, Expert in Lung Cancer Centers of the German Cancer Society
Henricistr. 9245136 Essen
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He specializes in minimally invasive procedures and leads an interdisciplinary team dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of lung cancer patients. With many years of expertise and a strong focus on innovative research, he applies the latest technologies to ensure patient-centered, individualized care using the most advanced and least invasive methods available.
Focuses
- Open and Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, including Robotic-Assisted Procedures
- Treatment of Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Lung, Pleura (Rib Lining), and Mediastinum (Central Chest Cavity)
- Metastatic Surgery, Including Tissue-Preserving Laser Techniques
- Septic Thoracic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery of the Chest Wall
- Acute Chest Trauma and Post-Traumatic Thoracic Conditions
- Treatment of Rare Conditions, such as Hyperhidrosis and Myasthenia
Medical spectrum
Diseases
- Chest Injuries and Post-Traumatic Conditions of the Thorax
- Chest wall tumor
- Diaphragmatic paresis
- Disorders of the pleura
- Hyperhidrosis
- Lung cancer
- Pleural carcinosis
- Pleural empyema
- Pleural mesothelioma
- Pulmonary diseases
- Pulmonary emphysema
- Pulmonary metastases
- Rib fracture
- Rib fractures/pseudoarthroses
- Sunken chest
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Thymoma/thymic carcinoma/mediastinal tumor
- Tracheal cancer
- Tracheal Stenosis
Therapies
- Emphysema surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung surgery
- Lung surgery
- Septic / Infectious Disease Surgery
- Sunken chest surgery
- Surgery of the mediastinum (mediastinal surgery)
- Thoracic surgery
- Thoracoscopic sympathicotomy / sympathectomy
Directions
Plus Code: 9F39C2RJ+Q5
Lungenkrebszentrum an den Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte
Henricistr. 92
45136 Essen
Webseite: kem-med.com
Call now: +49 201 5990016
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