A hernia is caused by a weakening or tear of the abdominal wall. This weak spot can allow an organ or tissue to push through the wall. Symptoms may include pain, burning, tingling or a visible bulge on the abdomen.
The Washington University Hernia Center offers laparoscopic and traditional surgical procedures to treat hernias.


Michael M. Awad, MD, PhD
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center

Jeffrey Blatnik, MD
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

L. Michael Brunt, MD
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center

Kaitlyn Keim, FNP-C, CRNFA
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

Arnab Majumder, MD
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4