Abdominal Wall Hernia Program 

People diagnosed with an abdominal wall hernia do not need to have a cancer diagnosis to access care through MSK’s Abdominal Wall Hernia Program. 

The Abdominal Wall Hernia Program at MSK brings together both a reconstructive surgeon and a hernia specialist with the aim of restoring both form and function. This combination of expertise is not commonly found at other healthcare centers. We combine the expertise of reconstructive and hernia specialists in order to optimize outcomes and minimize complications. Our surgeons use the latest strategies and materials, and work together to restore the integrity of the abdominal wall. Patients are seen in consultation by both specialists before proceeding with hernia repair in order to plan the optimal surgical approach.

Types of Hernias We Treat

• Incisional hernia
• Umbilical hernia
• Abdominal hernia
• Hernia repair with mesh
• Inguinal hernia
• Recurrent hernia
• Flank hernia
• Ventral hernia

Meet Our Doctors

Jonas A. Nelson

Associate Attending Surgeon; Assistant Director, Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Program; Director, Plastic Surgery Service Clinical Research Fellowship Program

Robert J. Allen, Jr.

Associate Attending Surgeon

Charlotte E. Ariyan

Carol Bassok Lowenstein Endowed Chair at Memorial Sloan Kettering

Edmund Bartlett

Assistant Attending Surgeon

Michelle Coriddi

Associate Attending Surgeon

Joseph J. Disa

Vice Chair of Clinical Activities, Department of Surgery; Benno C. Schmidt Chair in Surgical Oncology

Evan Matros

Attending Surgeon; Vice Chair, Health Information Technology, Department of Surgery

Babak J. Mehrara

Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Service; Peter G. Cordeiro Endowed Chair in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Farooq Shahzad

Assistant Attending Surgeon

Vivian E. Strong

Iris Cantor Chair in Honor of Dr. Sidney Winawer