What doctor to see for hernia?

A hernia occurs whenever an internal organ protrudes through an abnormal part of the body. A hernia most commonly occurs when a portion of the intestines pushes through the abdominal wall. Once a doctor determines that symptoms indicate a hernia, that doctor schedules a consultation with a surgeon for the patient. read more

If you think you have inguinal hernia, you can consult a general surgeon to start with. Hernias are usually operated by the general surgeons. Just in case the general surgeon faces some difficulty in diagnosing/treating, the doctor might refer you to another doctor. read more