Things to consider before hernia surgery:
Not everyone needs surgery
Only about 2 in 3 patients who think they have a hernia, or are diagnosed with a hernia need surgery. Abdominal strain or core muscle injury symptoms are very similar to hernia symptoms but are treated without surgery and some people have a hernia that does not require immediate attention.
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We offer 4 unique approaches to surgery. Because each of us is unique, there is no one size fits all approach to surgery. Patients do better when their surgery is tailored to their needs.
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Choose a specialist, not a generalist
We started out as general surgeons. When we specialized, our patients did better. More experience results in better outcomes. We’ve dedicated our lives to becoming experts in this and have raised the bar for quality hernia care.
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* This tool is not a substitute for a surgical opinion. These options are just estimates and may not be accurate for some patients. Many more variables come into play into surgical decision making, and seeing a hernia specialist is the only way to understand which options are available and best for an individual patient. We created this page so that patients coming to see a hernia specialist are able to do more focused reading or research before or after a consultation. Many people have unique questions or needs that can be addressed at a consultation with a hernia surgery specialist.
From our surgeons:
Our name makes it clear: we focus on taking care of patients with hernia. This has allowed us to continually perfect hernia surgery and the care we provide, before and after surgery.
Unlike most general surgeons who perform a range of procedures—we specialize in hernia care. We see more patients and perform more repairs. The result is expertise in hernia care and superior outcomes for our patients.
What you should know about Boston Hernia:
Our clinical team will give you the time you need and answer all your questions.
You’ll feel confident knowing that your surgeon specializes in hernia surgery—and has a proven track record of refining both the surgical technique and the care that patients receive. We perform more than 1000 hernia repairs per year.
We tailor the surgical approach to your needs. No one-size-fits-all surgery!
More than 90% of our patients do not require opioid pain medication after surgery. (Visit our Opioid Reduction page for details.)
You’ll return to work and regular activities quickly. Most of our patients are surprised at just how quickly this happens; 40% of our patients report missing no work at all.
We make it easy for you to see us!
If you live in and around New England, come see us in person.
If you can't visit us in person, we offer several premium services to meet your needs. Corporate benefits like Accolade of 2nd.md may be available to you through work.
If you don’t have insurance, are out of our network, or have a high deductible plan, it’s not a problem. Our services can be paid for using an HSA, check, or credit card.
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