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What is a hernia surgeon called? is this a specialty of its own?
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General surgeon: The majority of surgeons specializing in hernia repair are general surgeons. There are some plastic surgeons doing hernia repair, but typically those are more complex abdominal wall reconstructions. You could always check out the Americas Hernia Society website to find surgeons interested on hernia repair. Hope this helps!
Answered 12/26/2014
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