Insurance Referrals

We accept these insurance plans in New England:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
United Healthcare
MGB

⚠️ Important for HMO plans: If you have an HMO, your primary care doctor must send us an Insurance Referral before your visit. Without a referral, you can still see us at a discounted self-pay rate.

Why Your Doctor Should Refer You Here

Share these points with your primary care office so you can see top hernia specialists.

🌍 International expertise

Our surgeons are known around the world for hernia care.

🔢 High experience

Each surgeon performs 500+ hernia repairs every year.Most general surgeons do about 50 per year

⏱ Quick access

Clinic visits usually happen in 1–2 weeks,and surgery is often scheduled in 2-8 week.

💡 Unique procedures

We offer advanced hernia repairs you may not find anywhere else in New England.

📉 Lower recurrence

Our recurrence rates are about 1/4 of most surgeon.

😊 Less chronic pain

Patients report much lower long-term pain compared to care from non-specialized surgeons.

FAQ — Quick Answers

What if I do not have an insurance referral?

You can still see us using our self-pay option at a discounted rate.

How fast can I get an appointment?

Most patients are seen within 1–2 weeks.

Why choose a hernia specialist?

Specialists do many more hernia repairs each year. More experience can mean better results, fewer recurrences, and less pain.

For Your Doctor

If your primary care office needs more details, they can review our research on the Publications Page.

At Boston Hernia, our goal is simple: give you expert care, less pain, and a fast return to your life.