Hernia Repair

[saberonyx]

i have a inguinal right side direct hernia for about 6 months now,,,i am tired of wearing ace bandages or support.i am ready to have it repaired... i have good coverage,blue cross ppo...i will call my union tomorrow for a list of providers, but i joined this site to see and read about what to except....any good doctors i could call....

[stulchinsky]

Hello, this is a forum moderator responding. Although I don't have a direct answer to your question, HC's MDLocator may be used to help you find a qualified surgeon in a community near you:
http://www.surgerychannel.com/mdlocator/index.shtml/

Although MDLocator lists many surgeons, it does not include all. Thank you for participating in the forum, and I wish you the best in finding answers to your medical questions.

[saberonyx]

thanks, im learning the site.......i will give it a try...my local doc doesn't take blue cross ppo..my wife called a very good local hospital(st francis heart hospital in port washington ,long island,about 10 miles from me.i am waiting for them to get back to me..also i sent an e-mail to syosset hernia center...i came across them this morning...thanks again...