Prof. Dr. med. Robert Krämer
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery & Hand Surgery in Gelsenkirchen.
Knappschaft Kliniken Gelsenkirchen-Buer· Schernerweg 4, 45894 Gelsenkirchen

Prof. Robert Krämer, MD, is a renowned specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery as well as hand surgery. As Chief of Surgery, he combines state-of-the-art surgical techniques with many years of clinical experience and scientific expertise. His goal is to achieve the optimal balance between restoring function and delivering outstanding aesthetic outcomes.
Areas of focus
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Center for Severe Burn Injuries
- Post-Bariatric Surgery (Body Contouring Procedures)
- Breast Surgery
- Tumor Surgery
- Chronic Wound Management
Admission criteria
- At least 10 years of surgical and treatment experience
- Expertise in modern diagnostic and surgical procedures
- An outstanding treatment focus within your own specialist area
- Member of a leading national professional association
- Leading professional position
- Active participation in specialist events (e.g. lectures)
- Active in research and teachin
- Evaluated quality management (e.g. certification)
- Membership of the German Society for Hand Surgery (DGH) (Hand Surgery)
- Possession of the additional qualification in hand surgery (Hand Surgery)
- At least one presentation on hand surgery at an annual congress or advanced training seminar of the DGH (Hand Surgery)
About Prof. Dr. med. Robert Krämer
Prof. Robert Krämer, MD, serves as Chief of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery as well as Hand Surgery and is recognized as one of the most experienced specialists in his field. He is board-certified in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery and also holds additional qualifications in Hand Surgery and Emergency Medicine. In his clinical practice, he combines precise surgical expertise with a strong commitment to delivering advanced, patient-centered medical care.
His scope of practice encompasses the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery. This includes aesthetic procedures, reconstructive operations following disease or injury, hand surgery, and complex tumor surgery. The primary objective of his work is to restore both function and appearance to the greatest extent possible, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in a lasting and meaningful way.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Prof. Krämer is actively involved in research and medical education. He studied medicine at institutions including Hannover Medical School and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the United States and was later appointed Professor at the University of Lübeck. His scientific work and extensive surgical experience continuously contribute to the advancement of modern plastic surgery treatment concepts.
Under his leadership, the department offers a comprehensive range of modern plastic surgery services—from reconstructive procedures and hand and peripheral nerve surgery to aesthetic treatments. Individualized consultation, the highest standards of medical care, and a trusting physician–patient relationship remain at the core of his practice.
His scope of practice encompasses the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery. This includes aesthetic procedures, reconstructive operations following disease or injury, hand surgery, and complex tumor surgery. The primary objective of his work is to restore both function and appearance to the greatest extent possible, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in a lasting and meaningful way.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Prof. Krämer is actively involved in research and medical education. He studied medicine at institutions including Hannover Medical School and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the United States and was later appointed Professor at the University of Lübeck. His scientific work and extensive surgical experience continuously contribute to the advancement of modern plastic surgery treatment concepts.
Under his leadership, the department offers a comprehensive range of modern plastic surgery services—from reconstructive procedures and hand and peripheral nerve surgery to aesthetic treatments. Individualized consultation, the highest standards of medical care, and a trusting physician–patient relationship remain at the core of his practice.
Facts & experience
- Facial surgery (Reconstructive Surgery)
over 200
- Reconstructive breast surgery (Reconstructive Surgery)
over 100
- Plastic-reconstructive eyelid surgery (Reconstructive Surgery)
over 100
- Reconstructive facial surgery (Reconstructive Surgery)
over 150
- Facial malformations (Reconstructive Surgery)
over 100
Expert interviews
Location
How to reach Prof. Dr. med. Robert Krämer
Knappschaft Kliniken Gelsenkirchen-Buer
Schernerweg 445894 GelsenkirchenGermany
Specialisation
The medical spectrum of Prof. Dr. med. Robert Krämer
Diseases
- Facial Malformations (opens in a new tab)
- Syndactyly (opens in a new tab)
- Tubular breast (opens in a new tab)
- Leg ulcer (opens in a new tab)
- Ganglion (opens in a new tab)
- Dupuytren's disease (opens in a new tab)
- Osteomyelitis (opens in a new tab)
- Rheumatism (opens in a new tab)
- Rhizarthrosis (osteoarthritis of the thumb saddle joint) (opens in a new tab)
- Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tendovaginitis) (opens in a new tab)
- Swan-neck deformity (opens in a new tab)
- Tendovaginitis (De Quervain's tendovaginitis) (opens in a new tab)
- Tendon injury (opens in a new tab)
- Tennis Arm (Tennis Elbow) (opens in a new tab)
- Facial nerve palsy (opens in a new tab)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Paralysis (opens in a new tab)
- Migraine (opens in a new tab)
- Polyneuropathy (opens in a new tab)
- Sulcus ulnaris syndrome (cubital tunnel syndrome) (opens in a new tab)
- Hyperhidrosis (opens in a new tab)
- Diabetic Foot (opens in a new tab)
- Basal cell carcinoma (opens in a new tab)
- Hemangioma (opens in a new tab)
- Skin Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Bone Tumor (opens in a new tab)
- Melanoma (opens in a new tab)
- Spinal lymphoma (opens in a new tab)
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma (opens in a new tab)
- Gynecomastia (opens in a new tab)
- Distal radius fracture (opens in a new tab)
- Skaphoid Fracture (opens in a new tab)
- Injuries from Accidents (opens in a new tab)
- Combustion (opens in a new tab)
- Wound-healing disorders (opens in a new tab)
- Nerve Compression Syndromes (Hand) (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Scleroderma (opens in a new tab)
- Panaritium (nail bed infection) (opens in a new tab)
- Ingrown Toenail (Unguis incarnatus) (opens in a new tab)
- Golfer's Elbow (Golfer's Arm) (opens in a new tab)
- Metacarpal Fracture (opens in a new tab)
- Finger Fracture (opens in a new tab)
- Wrist fracture (opens in a new tab)
- Osteoarthritis of the Finger Joints (opens in a new tab)
- Chondrocalcinosis of the Wrist (Pseudogout; CPPD) (opens in a new tab)
- Lunate Necrosis (Kienböck's Disease) (opens in a new tab)
- Nail Disorders (opens in a new tab)
- TFCC Lesion (Wrist Cartilage Damage) (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Mammary Gland Dysplasia (opens in a new tab)
- Chronic Wounds (opens in a new tab)
Treatments
- Thoracic Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Tummy Tuck (opens in a new tab)
- Body Lift (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Augmentation (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Reduction (opens in a new tab)
- Facelift (Facial Tightening) (opens in a new tab)
- Wrinkle Treatment (opens in a new tab)
- Wrinkle Filler (opens in a new tab)
- Liposuction (opens in a new tab)
- Facial Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Hand Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Hand Surgery in Children (opens in a new tab)
- Skin Tightening (opens in a new tab)
- Surgical Oncology (opens in a new tab)
- Sweat Gland Suction (opens in a new tab)
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Plexus Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Reconstructive Surgery (Ureter/Urethra) (opens in a new tab)
- Ear Correction (opens in a new tab)
- Upper Arm Lift (opens in a new tab)
- Eyelid Correction (opens in a new tab)
- Rhinoplasty (opens in a new tab)
- Scar Correction (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Cancer Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Muscle Transfer Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Eyelid Lift (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Lift (opens in a new tab)
- Thigh Lift (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Symmetry (opens in a new tab)
- Forehead Lift (opens in a new tab)
- Mole Removal (opens in a new tab)
- Microneedling (opens in a new tab)
- Autologous Fat Grafting (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Reconstruction Using a DIEP Flap (opens in a new tab)
- Botox Treatment (opens in a new tab)
- Lip Augmentation (opens in a new tab)
- Nerve Reconstruction (opens in a new tab)
- Skin Cancer Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Eyelid Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Forehead and Brow Lift (opens in a new tab)
- Hyaluronic Acid Treatment (opens in a new tab)
- SVF Autologous Fat Stem Cell Therapy (opens in a new tab)
- Plastic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Diagnostics
- Orthopedic Examination (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Cancer Diagnostics (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Cancer Screening (opens in a new tab)
- CT (Computed Tomography) (opens in a new tab)
- Cancer Diagnostics (opens in a new tab)
- Mammography (opens in a new tab)
- MRI (opens in a new tab)
- Sonography (Ultrasound) (opens in a new tab)
- Tumor Diagnostics (opens in a new tab)
- Breast Ultrasound (opens in a new tab)
- Laboratory Diagnostics (opens in a new tab)
Areas of Expertise
Prof. Dr. med. Robert Krämer
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery & Hand Surgery in Gelsenkirchen.

