Melbourne’s Dedicated Hernia Specialists

Expert Hernia Surgery in Melbourne

Over 30,000 hernia procedures performed with safe, modern tension-free repair techniques.

30,000+

Hernia Procedures Performed

Established 1980

Hernia Specialist Clinic

Modern Techniques

Tension-Free Mesh Repair

Experienced Surgeons

Focused Hernia Treatment

About Melbourne Hernia Clinic

The Melbourne Hernia Clinic was established in 1980 following Associate Professor Maurice Brygel’s special interest in hernia repair.

The clinic is dedicated to providing specialised care for patients with hernias and hernia-related conditions, with a focus on safe and effective surgical treatment.

The centre is based at Masada Private Hospital in East St Kilda, with consultations and surgery also available at Mitcham Private Hospital.

The clinic aims to deliver excellent surgical outcomes while carefully considering each patient’s overall health, ensuring the most appropriate approach to treatment.

Meet Our Hernia Surgeons

Our team of experienced surgeons specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of hernias using modern surgical techniques.

Associate Professor Maurice Brygel

Founder & Hernia Specialist

Associate Professor Maurice Brygel founded Melbourne Hernia Clinic in 1980 and has dedicated his career to the treatment of hernias and abdominal wall conditions. He has extensive experience in modern hernia repair techniques and has treated thousands of patients throughout his career.

Mr
Charles Leinkram

Hernia Specialist

Dr Paul Hollington specialises in diagnosis and surgical treatment of hernias and abdominal wall conditions. He provides surgical care using modern techniques, focusing on safe and effective outcomes for patients. His approach emphasises careful assessment and personalised treatment for patients.

Expert Hernia Care in Melbourne

Our experienced surgeons provide specialised diagnosis and treatment for all types of hernias and abdominal wall conditions. Book a consultation to discuss the most appropriate treatment for you.

Why Choose Melbourne Hernia Clinic

Melbourne Hernia Clinic is dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of hernias and abdominal wall conditions, providing patients with specialised surgical expertise and personalised care.

Specialised Hernia Expertise

Our surgeons focus specifically on hernia and abdominal wall conditions, ensuring experienced and precise surgical care.

Experienced Surgical Team

With decades of combined experience, our team has treated thousands of patients using modern and proven techniques.

Experienced Surgical Team

Melbourne Hernia Clinic is actively involved in advancing hernia surgery through education and training, contributing to workshops and professional development for surgeons in modern hernia repair techniques.

Patient-Focused Care

Consultations and procedures are performed at leading private hospitals including Masada Private Hospital and Mitcham Private Hospital.

Hernia Patient Information

Learn more about hernia conditions, treatment options, and surgical techniques used at Melbourne Hernia Clinic.

Hernia Patient Information Sheet

Important information for patients preparing for a hernia consultation or surgery, including what to expect before and after the procedure.

Types of Hernias

Learn about the different types of hernias, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Role of Mesh in Hernia Repair

Understand how mesh reinforcement is used in modern tension-free hernia repair and why it improves surgical outcomes.

FAQ

Common Questions About Hernia Care

Clear answers to help you feel confident about your treatment and next steps.

How soon can I be seen?

You can usually be seen within one week.

Surgery can then be arranged within one to two weeks if needed. If the problem is urgent (for example strangulated or obstructed hernia) you would be seen on the same day and surgery arranged as necessary.

How much does it cost?

There is a fee for the initial consultation, which is partially covered by Medicare – approximately 30%.

The fee for the surgery or operation depends on whether you have private health insurance or if you are self-funded.

INSURED PATIENTS:

Gap fees apply

SURGICAL:
There is an out of pocket hospital fee, surgical fee, anaesthetic fee and an assistant’s fee. Medicare rebates apply following surgery.

The referral process has two aims in our opinion.

Your referring General Practitioner provides us usually with details about your medical condition, medication and an overview of your health. This is an advantage and does make our consultation easier. However these are not always provided and with every patient we need to go through all of the details to ensure appropriate management is undertaken. For example we need to know whether you are on blood thinning medication prior to surgery, have any allergies to medication or need antibiotics during surgery.

The referral allows us to claim a Medicare rebate for you on the day. Without this referral you are unable to claim these back.

How do I make an appointment?

This can be made by calling the office directly, fax or email, as you prefer.

The details are HERE on our Website.

Our main office can be contacted by calling 03 9525 9077

What happens at the first appointment?

You will be given a Registration Form to fill out with all your personal details.

You will also be asked to fill out details regarding your medical history.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CONSULTATION:

The Surgeon will introduce himself and will ask you to tell him about your hernia. He will then ask you a series of questions such as: how long you have had pain or swelling. He will want to know whether you have had any x-rays or ultrasounds,
blood tests and their results.

As well as identifying your hernia problem, the Surgeon will want to assess your general condition and fitness for surgery should it be required. An examination will be performed.

ASSESSMENT FOR SURGERY:
It is a Surgeon’s duty to assess all of this and balance the severity of the problem against any possible risks associated with the surgery. Hernia repair is usually a low risk operation but there are factors that require careful consideration. These will be discussed before any decision to operate is made.

Additional investigations may be required for further diagnosis of a hernia.

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