St. Joseph’s/Candler is a Hernia Center of Excellence

Why choose SJ/C for your hernia repair?

For you, that means:

• You will get excellent surgical care, using the latest technology
• You will be seen by a certified Hernia Master Surgeon
• You will receive the highest patient safety and care
• You will get fast evaluation and care without a referral

Do you have symptoms?

• Abdominal pain or pressure that gets worse when you cough, strain or lift
• A lump in the groin
• A burning feeling in the lump
• For hiatal hernias: burping, nausea, vomiting, heartburn
• For umbilical hernias: a bulge near the belly button that is painful and becomes larger with strain

Hernia surgery can be performed robotically, laparoscopically or openly. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, the majority of hernia surgeries are performed on the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. St. Joseph’s/Candler has offered minimally-invasive robotic surgery for more than 17 years.

That means safer outcomes, less time in the hospital and quicker recovery time for our patients.

In order to earn the SRC Center of Excellence accreditation, St. Joseph’s/Candler was evaluated based on rigorous and proven standards.  Accreditation requirements encompass physicians’ surgical expertise and experience, the standardization of clinical pathways, consultative services, equipment and instruments and patient education.

SRC accreditations are unique as they acknowledge both the facility and physicians who deliver exceptional patient care. This recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients.