Private hernia repair gives you faster access to specialist surgery, with appointments usually available within days rather than months, and a clear, upfront understanding of cost and timeline. Mr Kimble performs private hernia repair at Mount Stuart Hospital, Torquay, using the same techniques and standards as his NHS practice.
Why choose private hernia repair
Private treatment offers faster access, continuity with the same consultant, greater flexibility around appointments, and clear costs agreed upfront before you commit to treatment.
Why choose private hernia repair
- Faster access — consultation and surgery scheduled around you, not a waiting list
- Continuity of care — the same consultant surgeon from first appointment through to aftercare
- Choice of appointment times — flexibility to fit around work and family commitments
- Clear costs agreed upfront — no uncertainty about what's included
Self-pay and insurance
Private hernia repair can be funded either through self-pay or private health insurance. If you’re insured, the practice team can help confirm cover and any pre-authorisation requirements with your provider. If you’re self-funding, a clear quote is provided before you commit to treatment.
Your treatment options
Private care gives you the same clinical choices as NHS treatment, plus flexibility in how it’s arranged and funded.
A clear price agreed after consultation, with no surprises before you commit to treatment.
The practice team helps confirm cover and any pre-authorisation your insurer requires.
Consultation and surgery scheduled around your work and family commitments, not a waiting list.
The same consultant sees you from first appointment through to aftercare, rather than different clinicians at each stage.
What's included
- Initial consultation and examination
- The hernia repair procedure itself (laparoscopic or open, as clinically appropriate)
- Standard aftercare and follow-up appointments
- Direct access to the practice team if you have concerns during recovery
If the lump suddenly becomes very painful, firm, or won’t go back in, especially with nausea or vomiting, seek medical help straight away, as this can be a surgical emergency.
Recovery & aftercare
Most repairs are day-case, so you’ll go home the same day. You’ll leave with a clear plan for pain relief, activity restrictions and when it’s safe to return to lifting and exercise, plus structured follow-up to check the repair is healing well.
