You have been told you have an abdominal hernia...

Should you have it repaired?
What happens if you leave it alone?
What is the best way and when is the best time to have it repaired?
Will the repair restore the functional status of the abdominal wall?

My name is Anton Sharapov, MD. I am a board certified vascular & general surgeon with an interest in complex abdominal wall reconstructions and hernia repair. In my practice I help my patients to get answers to these question on a daily basis. I decided to create this website as a resource to my patients and their families to help get the information they need to better understand what is a hernia, to appreciate important hernia related issues, and obtain information on modern techniques of hernia repair. Let me help you to get the best treatment for your hernia. Please read what our patients think of my care. Contact me for more information.