Dr. Michael (Micki) Reinhorn is a board-certified general surgeon, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, specializing in ambulatory hernia surgery. He is also an associate clinical professor of surgery at Tufts University. His practice is located near Boston and services most of New England. Dr. Reinhorn sees office patients in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The practice offers surgery at Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites and Surgery Center of New Hampshire – Derry. Dr. Reinhorn serves as a consultant for the American Board of Surgery in order to help define the standard of care in inguinal hernia surgery.
Educational Background
- Doctor of Medicine & General Surgery Residency – Boston University
- Engineering degree – Cornell University
- Master’s degree in Business Administration – Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University
Dr. Reinhorn’s background and motivation*
At the heart of Boston Hernia is Dr. Michael Reinhorn, a board-certified surgeon whose practice reflects a thoughtful, patient-first approach to hernia care. His work is defined by a blend of innovation, clinical precision, and a deep understanding of the patient journey. One of the most notable contributions Dr. Reinhorn has made to the field is his leadership in advancing the Open Pre-Peritoneal (OPP) inguinal hernia repair technique, an approach designed to deliver better outcomes, less pain, and a faster recovery.
With more than 5,000 hernia surgeries performed and outcomes tracked through a national quality database, Dr. Reinhorn brings unmatched experience to every case. His background in engineering and business further informs a systems-level view of healthcare, allowing him to refine not only how surgery is performed, but how care is delivered from start to finish.
The OPP technique, which Dr. Reinhorn has helped pioneer, avoids cutting muscle by using a gentle spreading approach—leading to quicker recoveries and less pain. The mesh is placed on the inside of the abdominal wall, similar to patching a tire from within, which results in better support and a recurrence rate under 1%. By carefully avoiding nerves during surgery, his patients experience an extremely low risk of chronic pain, less than 1 in 300 cases.
What truly sets Dr. Reinhorn’s practice apart is the attention to the entire surgical experience. From IV sedation with local anesthesia (avoiding general anesthesia when possible), to detailed pre-operative education and a return-to-activity plan tailored for each patient, the process is designed with recovery and comfort in mind. Most patients never need an opioid—over 90% recover comfortably with only over-the-counter medication, directly supporting efforts to reduce opioid use nationwide.
Dr. Reinhorn also serves on the Opioid Reduction Task Force for the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative, underscoring his commitment to public health and value-based care. For patients, this translates into not only safer surgery, but a smoother, more supportive experience. The glowing feedback and consistent five-star reviews from patients speak volumes: this is hernia surgery done right, by a team that understands both the science and the human side of healing.
When not working, he enjoys time with his wife and three children, including hiking in the White Mountains, skiing, lifting, biking, woodworking, traveling and cooking.
*Note: In order to improve this content, I took several of my web pages and bios from meetings and speaking opportunities – I then synthesized them into Gemini and ChatGPT and was quite surprised by the fact that the AI models seem to understand why I do what I do. I hope you find this to be accurate if you are one of our patients.
Testimonials for Dr. Reinhorn
“I am so glad I came across Boston Hernia when I was researching no mesh inguinal repair surgeries. From my initial consult, I knew I was at the right place.
Dr. Reinhorn worked magic. I had surgery on a Monday. On Tuesday I was getting bored waiting for the pain to kick in so I grocery shopped and made dinner. By Wednesday I was back to work. I had some sensitivity in the area, but I never felt any real pain, at all.
I am now five weeks out from surgery, and I am back in the gym. I am doing all the same exercises including light squats and deadlifts.
The only thing I am not happy about, is that I waited four years to get it done. If anyone out there needs hernia surgery, I know a guy.”
From Google Reviews
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“The surgery and personal attention was beyond anything I expected. Dr. Reinhorn’s mesh hernia repair method was quick, painless and perfect. I was back to normal within 2 weeks with no pain within 3 days. He saw me right away and performed surgery within a short time later.”
From Google Reviews
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“I had an excellent experience with Boston Hernia! I had a traditional inguinal hernia repair on my left side ten years ago in another state, and I had my right side repaired using the Open Preperitoneal method with Dr. Reinhorn five weeks ago. I have experienced less pain and a much faster healing process despite being ten years older this time around. Every provider I interacted with was excellent; Dr. Reinhorn, Lauren Ott and Kortney Hodgson were all great at explaining the procedure and answering any questions I had in a clear and straightforward way.”
From Google Reviews
Dr. Reinhorn’s CV – Reinhorn – CV UPDATED Public
List of publications and citations
Check out Dr. Reinhorn’s profile on the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine