Patient Reviews:
Below are some recent reviews from many of our patients. If you would like to leave your own review click here to go to our leave a review on our review page, or click here to post a review on our Google page.
Glenn C: “I can’t praise Gill in reception and Charles Leinkram the surgeon, highly enough. Initially, I approached four different well-known belly button hernia surgeries. Gill was the only one who gave me costs, and all the information I required straight up front. Others dodged and weaved about costs just wanting me to make an appointment to get in the door before they disclose anything. I proceeded to have my surgery done by Charles, and he made it a straightforward operation. Didn’t need any painkillers. Very quick recovery and no hidden costs exactly as they quoted. It’s only been a bit over a week since surgery, and I’ve been up and down for a while now, although I’m still taking it easy. I’ve been back after the surgery, check up and all good. There is absolutely no reason at all why anybody should not use the Melbourne Hernia Clinic. First class in every possible way. Thank you very much.”
Garry: “Dr Charles Leinkram is a thorough trusted professional. Read me off as a nervous or anxious patient and immediately put me at ease. He analysed and fixed my issues with a procedure within a week. Thanks also to his wonderful staff at Masada, Chloe, and support with the happy Dr Nick, the wonderful anesthetist that is May and the delightful nurses at Sir John Monash Private Hospital. Dr Charles as stated it was very nice to meet you and I could not have asked for a more understanding professional tending to my issues.”
Evan: “Everything went very smoothly and exactly as I was told it would with my abdominal hernia operation. It was a very good experience and the office was very efficient and friendly. Thank you.”
Perry: “Extremely happy with my surgery and would highly recommend Dr Leinkram and his team.”
Olga: “I highly recommend the team at the Melbourne Hernia Clinic. Mr Leinkram and A/Prof. Maurice Brygel have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to repairing a wide variety of hernias. They specialise in this area and therefore provide high attention to detail, succesfully employing the best techniques in hernia surgery so as to prevent the re-occurence of hernias. During recovery, several nurses commented on how well I was doing post-operatively and that my scar was healing very well because the area was stitched with extra care. I am happy with my results, and I wish I had found this team of specialists earlier.”
Ibiza: “Charles and his team are fantastic! I highly recommend the clinic.”
Vicky: “I had an umbilical hernia and 7cm muscle separation and it caused me many years of anxiety and depression. I came across Melbourne Hernia Clinic just from googling because at the end of the day I wanted someone who’s specialty was hernias and not just a general surgeon. I was in excellent hands with Dr Leinkram and his team including the two lovely ladies who work in his office, Cleo and Gill. After they answered about a million questions I was comfortable with going ahead with the procedure. Everything went smoothly. The five days in hospital were not easy. Lots of rest the second week and by the third week I felt more mobile. I would not hesitate recommending Dr Leinkram. The operation has changed my life!”
En: “I am in week three recovering from an umbilical hernia and abdominoplasty surgery and cannot recommend Dr Charles Leinkram and his amazing team enough . Charles is a skilled thorough surgeon . I felt safe and heard all the way through . The amazing nurses at Mitcham Private I cant thank you enough and Cleo, the docs PA, thorough and helpful . I’m healing well, and already feel like I’m mobile and healthier . You’re in really safe hands here.”
Phil: “Thanks Mr Leinkram for your excellent work repairing my hernia. I’m now six weeks post surgery. The hernia is completely resolved and I’m back to my normal self again. I’m very happy and glad I chose you.”
Keith: “Today I saw Mr Charles Leinkram. I found him to be very good and honest. He told me after examining me I don’t need an operation and I need a MRI. All I can say is we need more doctors like this. Thank you Mr Charles Leinkram.”
Yvonne: “I loved my experience with Melbourne Hernia Clinic, Dr Leinkram is a brilliant surgeon and the receptionists Gill and Cleo are so informative and reply quickly to requests and nothing was too much trouble. My surgery was at The Avenue hospital and Dr Leinkram visited me every day even on Sunday. I’m so happy with my new shape after having hernia repair and tummy tuck and my new navel is very cute. I highly recommend this clinic if you are looking for a surgeon look no further. One very happy customer.”
Belinda: “I had both a hernia repair and tummy tuck with Charles Leinkram. During the appointments I was very nervous which he could see and answer questions even though they may have seen very small to me. I am glad that I have finally done the operation and am the results of the tummy tuck were better than I thought it would be. I was very happy with the surgery and after appointments.”
Geoff: “I was extremely happy with the experience of my inguinal hernia repair. Mr. Leinkram’s excellent surgical skills, assisted by his superb team which includes an outstanding anaesthetist, made for a very positive experience. The sedation plus local anaesthetic worked extremely well, I had no pain during the operation, and made a quick recovery. Highly recommended.”
Anonymous: “l found Mr Leinkram and his team including the anesthetist, physician, surgical assistant and office staff to be very pleasant and helpful to deal with and most of all extremely professional. Mr Leinkram is a highly experienced and very caring doctor with excellent communication skills. His lovely secretary Jill was more than helpful and explained everything to me thoroughly prior to my surgery, including all out of pocket costs, which l know as a nurse were very fair.”
Anonymous: “A real Champion in the Medical Field. Great customer service.”
Anonymous: “As a division 1 registered nurse l am very particular about who l choose when my family or l require surgery, so was pleased to be recommended by a trusted colleague to Mr Leinkram when l required an incisional hernia repair. Right from the initial consultation through to my hospital stay and post operative care l found Mr Leinkram and his team including the anesthetist, physician, surgical assistant and office staff to be very pleasant and helpful to deal with and most of all extremely professional. Mr Leinkram is a highly experienced and very caring doctor with excellent communication skills. His lovely secretary Jill was more than helpful and explained everything to me thoroughly prior to my surgery, including all out of pocket costs, which l know as a nurse were very fair. Being a 49 year old woman l was very pleased to be able to have an abdominoplasty at the same time as my hernia repair and needless to say l am delighted with the outcome. Mr Leinkram did a fantastic job and l would highly recommend him to anyone, including my patients. The care l received from the staff at Mitcham Private Hospital was also of the highest standard. Thanks Mr Leinkram for all your wonderful care.”
Anonymous: “Dear Mr Leinkram, thank you so much for your wonderful care in my recent hernia repair. I am now almost fully fit again. My son, aged 47, who lives in London, has an inguinal hernia and, after the present crisis is over, wants to have it repaired. There were stories on the BBC in 2018 about high rates of complications with NHS mesh implants. Given my high praise of you he asked whether I might seek your advice on any hernia repair specialists that you might know in the UK. Many thanks again for your care. Kind regards.”