As a small, private practice in Boston, we have needed  to opt out of most insurances, one of those being Medicare. As our healthcare system has evolved, increasing health insurance restrictions make it harder, not easier, to treat all types of patients. In order to continue providing high-quality care as an ambulatory hernia clinic, […]

  At this point, it’s not a secret that I am not a fan of robotic inguinal hernia repairs.   I’ve talked about it many times before, specifically in my “Do Both Sides of Your Hernia Really Need a Robot?” , “When High Tech Isn’t High Value…”, and “The Truth About Hernia Repairs…” blog posts. […]

Mr. John Valentine, 1834 This month, in honor of Valentine’s Day, my social media is focusing on hernia red flags. Over 8 videos, I’m highlighting warning signs that can signal a hernia has become dangerous and needs urgent care. This series was inspired by a historical case from surgeon Mr. Valentine and one of his […]

  Over the weekend, I was emailed the link to the article: “The Role of Doctors Is Changing Forever”, written by Dr. Dhruv Khullar. After reading it, I paused to reflect on not only my own career, but on the healthcare system as a whole.To summarize the article:Dr. Khullar argues that the traditional role of doctors […]

As technology continues to evolve, our world is reshaped by new devices, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge developments. Surgery is no exception. In recent years, there has been a rise of robotic surgeries seen in many common procedures, including inguinal hernia repairs.  In a recent Italian based study, Michele Schiano di Visconte investigated the economic value […]

New year’s resolutions, insurance changes, and of course… updated hernia content. A few months ago, I began my social media journey with a simple goal: to connect with patients and share practical, honest education about hernias. To do that, I launched accounts on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, each focused on promoting positive, evidence-based healthcare advice […]

As a small private practice in Boston, it’s vital that we keep up with times to maintain our presence in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.   Perhaps the biggest shift in healthcare I’ve seen this year is the use of social media for healthcare education. Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok, doctors across the world are […]