Welcome to the Midwest Hernia Center

Surgical Consultants and Fairview integrate surgical services

On Oct. 1, Surgical Consultants and Fairview will come together as one organization, expanding Fairview’s surgical service options and benefiting patients in many ways. The integration lays the groundwork for a surgical services division at Fairview that allows Surgical Consultants to work in collaboration with physicians at the University of Minnesota. Surgical Consultants and Fairview have a long history of working together and share a commitment to providing the highest quality of care in a patient-centered environment.

Same doctors, locations and appointment numbers

Surgical Consultants will keep its name and patients can expect the same high quality service to which they’ve come to expect. The 15 board-certified surgeons, eight physician assistants and 40 staff at Surgical Consultants will continue to care for patients at six clinics and will see patients who are hospitalized at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina and Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.

Patient appointment numbers remain the same:

Edina office: 952-927-7004
Minnesota Vascular Clinic: 952-929-6994
Burnsville office: 952-435-4140
Midwest Hernia Center: 952-345-6650
Vein Solutions : 952-831-8346
Southdale Weight Loss Surgery: 952-915-8626

Welcome to the Midwest Hernia Center

At Midwest Hernia Center, we believe each hernia is as unique as every human being. That’s why we tailor our treatments to the personal needs of each patient. Unlike less advanced hernia clinics, we take a dynamic approach by selecting the best method for each person which incorporates the latest advances in hernia surgery in order to minimize discomfort and shorten recovery time.

This approach was originally developed under the direction of the renowned surgeon, Dr. David R. Joesting, Founder Emeritus, who consulted with the top medical minds on the continent and abroad as he pioneered the best treatments for hernias. Today six surgeons continue his legacy of providing the safest, most compassionate and successful hernia surgery possible.

To remain at the forefront of hernia expertise, our physicians and surgical staff continuously train in the newest techniques using the most advanced repair materials. Our patients have confirmed our success by awarding us high satisfaction scores.

Because we are exceptionally good at what we do, not only is Midwest Hernia Center the largest hernia specialty practice in the Twin Cities, it has become internationally famous, and patients regularly travel here from around the world for surgical care.

Our staff is adept at helping national and international patients to feel comfortable, and we provide accommodation planning services that make a trip here for hernia surgery simple to arrange. Our mission reflects our surgeons’ dedication to insuring that our patients receive the best care possible, no matter where they come from.

Our Mission: To provide safe, effective, patient-centered hernia repair through the use of proven technology and appropriate surgical techniques, resulting in minimal discomfort and a rapid return to normal activity.

Our ultimate goal is to make our patients’ lives better. We are grateful that so many continue to give us that opportunity.

A hernia happens when a weakness or a tear in the wall of the abdomen allows an organ to protrude. View our hernia animation to learn more.