Hernia Center
The Vanderbilt Hernia Center includes specialists who work together to surgically repair all types of hernias. Our team performs a wide range of hernia surgeries, including robotic abdominal wall reconstruction. We personalize treatment to your circumstances. If your hernia does not need surgery, we can refer you to other Vanderbilt specialists who can offer treatment that’s right for you.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all types of hernias, including but not limited to these most common ones:
- Epigastric hernia (belly)
- Femoral hernia (upper thigh)
- Incisional hernia (scar)
- Umbilical hernia (navel)
Meet Your Care Team
Michael D. HolzmanMD, MPH
- Benign Disease of the Esophagus, Biliary Disease / Gallbladder, GI Surgery, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, General Surgery, Hernias (Inguinal, Ventral, Incision)
Richard A. PierceMD, PhD, FACS
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, General Surgery, Hernias (Inguinal, Ventral, Incision), Minimally Invasive Foregut Surgery, Sports Hernia/Athletic Pubalgia, Surgical Endoscopy
John B. SummittMD
- Acute and Reconstructive Burn, Aesthetics, Burn, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Kyla P. TerhuneMD, MBA
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Acute Care Surgery, GI Surgery, General Surgery
Why Choose the Hernia Center at Vanderbilt
- Advanced treatment
We offer laparoscopic robotic abdominal wall reconstruction. This is a major advancement for repairing nearly any type of hernia. It’s a minimally invasive surgery that reduces hospital time.
- Recognized expertise
We are part of the American Hernia Society Quality Collaborative. This is a national network dedicated to improving hernia repair and prevention. We gain knowledge from and share information with hundreds of doctors around the country.
- A team approach
Our specialists work together. This helps make sure that your hernia is repaired correctly the first time, preventing a second occurrence.
- Online health portal
We want to make your experience as seamless and stress-free as possible. You can use our secure online portal, My Health at Vanderbilt, to send messages to your care team, schedule appointments, manage medications and access your medical records.
Tests, Treatments and Services
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Open surgery