Hernia Center

As Georgia’s first accredited Hernia Surgery Center of Excellence, Northeast Georgia Medical Center offers you access to the most advanced robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques for hernia repair – right here at home. Our team of experienced surgeons are nationally recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation for their commitment to improving the quality of care for patients who undergo hernia surgery.

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February 17, 2025

Conditions that can be mistaken for a hernia: how to identify the difference

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October 30, 2024

Will a sports hernia heal itself?

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July 25, 2024

How long will I be off work after hernia surgery?

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July 25, 2024

How long does it take to recover from hernia surgery?

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July 8, 2024

What’s the difference between a femoral and inguinal hernia?

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April 11, 2024

Can there be complications from not treating a hernia?

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March 19, 2024

What does a hernia look and feel like?

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December 12, 2023

How do I relieve hernia pain?

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September 28, 2023

Are hernia symptoms different for men and women?

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May 24, 2023

Are hernias after surgery common?

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November 15, 2022

How is a hernia diagnosed?

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October 27, 2022

Could it be a hernia? Here’s how to tell.

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September 28, 2022

Can I exercise when I have a hernia?

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August 24, 2022

Is Surgery Really Necessary to Fix My Hernia?

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July 21, 2022

Hernia Surgery This Week, Vacation Next

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June 15, 2022

10 Things to Know About Hernias

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May 12, 2022

Hernias After Surgery: Do Incisional Hernias Heal on Their Own?

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April 8, 2022

Abdominal Hernias: Types, Causes and Treatment

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