Inguinal Hernia Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Dr. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Director Ruslan Yurievich specializes in treating various hernias, including inguinal, femoral, and umbilical, at Impuls Medical Center.

• Provides inpatient and outpatient surgical care
• Expert in ultrasound diagnostics for hernia patients
• Treats a wide range of abdominal conditions

Dr. Freygant leads the General Surgery Department and specializes in hernia surgeries using tension-free mesh techniques – modern, effective approaches.

• Head of the General Surgery Department
• Specializes in gallbladder, hernia, and varicose veins surgeries
• Performs hernia surgeries using plastic mesh for better outcomes
• Part of a highly qualified team of specialists and nurses

Dr. Ciftdogan has been a General Surgery Specialist since 2002, with extensive experience in laparoscopic and open hernia surgery.

• Specializes in both laparoscopic and open hernia repair techniques
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Works at Can Hospitals Turkey, equipped with modern surgical technology

Dr. Ufuk Onsal specializes in general surgery with a focus on abdominal wall repairs, trained in laparoscopic techniques at Dokuz Eylül University.

• Over 16 years of experience in general surgery across multiple hospitals
• Completed specialized training in laparoscopic abdominal wall repairs
• Attended professional congresses on colorectal and bariatric surgery
• Currently serves patients at Izmir Private Can Hospital

Dr. Yüksel specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques at Medistanbul Hospital, offering comprehensive care for inguinal hernia patients.

• Received national board recognition with outstanding degree in 2005 and 2016
• Member of Turkish Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Associations
• Trained in General Surgery at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine

With over 37 years of experience in general surgery, Dr. Irfan Karalar specializes in inguinal hernia procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Chief Physician at Private Balkan Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in hernia repair techniques

Dr. Osman Civil specializes in general surgery with a focus on inguinal hernia at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Member of Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Trained at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Murat Kilic brings extensive experience in pediatric surgery with a focus on childhood conditions.

• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital
• Specializes in treating childhood appendicitis and urinary tract infections
• Published research on pediatric surgical treatments
• Over 19 years of experience in pediatric surgery

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in laparoscopic hernia repair at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, with extensive research on inguinal hernia techniques.

• Published multiple studies on laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair
• Certified by the European Hernia Society for laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association

Dr. Dildar Hussain is a general surgeon at Medeor Hospital in Zayed. He performs hernia repair and spinal surgery. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility, a certification for patient safety. The clinic was named among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek. Dr. Hussain performs laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and incisional hernia treatments.

Dr. Gul specializes in hernia surgery, with advanced training in robotic and laparoscopic techniques from the USA and Switzerland.

• Associate professor in general surgery at Ankara Koru Hospital
• Extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries
• Trained in microsurgery techniques internationally
• Specializes in both cancerous and non-cancerous surgical treatments

Dr. Fatih Taskesen is a transplant and general surgeon at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He performs surgeries of the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Taskesen treats conditions including liver hemangioma, pancreatic cysts, and hernias. He works at Uniqacare Clinic, a medical center that treats over 400,000 patients annually. The clinic is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association and has a 175-bed facility.