At the WashU Medicine Hernia Center, our team of experts specialize in caring for people with all types of hernias.
Our surgeons specialize in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical approaches for hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction. We have the expertise to repair hernias ranging from simple to the most complex—including hernias that have come back after a previous surgery.
We offer comprehensive, personalized hernia care, tailored to your needs.
Top hospitals in Missouri
Expert physicians
personalized care
Call us for an appointment: 314-362-9000
Our expertise
Every hernia is different. Our hernia surgeons specialize in open, minimally invasive, and robotic hernia repair. We customize our approach for your best outcome. Our specialists are here for you every step of the way, from diagnosis to recovery.
Why choose us for hernia repair
- We are consistently recognized as the top hospitals in St. Louis and Missouri, and among the top hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings.
- We are part of a team of expert WashU Medicine physicians, providing care across all specialties.
- Our surgeons are fellowship trained in hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction, meaning we have the experience and expertise to care for even the most complex hernia problems.
Among the nation’s best
Care at WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Our hernia surgeons also see patients at convenient locations across the St. Louis area.
Our locations
Our team
Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD
Chief, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of General Surgery
Director, WashU Medicine Hernia Surgery Center
Director, Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-8877
Arnab Majumder, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Division of General Surgery
The perfect repair: Vojin’s hernia story
Patient story
Even when I was trying to do basic things around the house, the pain was always there.
Vojin
