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Best General Surgeons for Umbilical Hernia Repair in Chennai, India

This page lists 3 umbilical hernia repair doctors in Chennai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 3 umbilical hernia repair doctors in Chennai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Umbilical Hernia Repair doctors in Chennai, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

Umbilical Hernia Repair doctors

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Dr. C. Arun Mozhi Varman

MS – Master of Surgery, FMAS – Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, DMAS – Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery, FICRS – Fellowship, International College of Robotic Surgeons
Consultant – Laparoscopic & Robotic Hernia Surgeon, General Surgery · Specialty: Laparoscopic & Robotic Hernia Surgeon
Rela Hospital Chennai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 15+ years of experience in Laparoscopic & Robotic Hernia Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant – Laparoscopic & Robotic Hernia Surgeon at Rela Hospital, Chennai, across Surgical Gastroenterology, General Surgery, and Evening Clinic departments.
  • Received advanced robotic surgery training under Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rela, a globally renowned pioneer in HPB and robotic surgery.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
  • Robotic Hernia Repair
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Incisional Hernia Repair
  • Ventral Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic & Robotic Hernia Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Dr. Pandiaraj R A

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DAIS (Diploma, Association of Surgeons), FICS (Fellow, International College of Surgeons), FIMSA (Fellow, Indian Medical Society), FMAS (Fellow, Minimal Access Surgery), FIAGES (Fellow, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons)
Consultant, General Surgery · Specialty: General Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road Chennai, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 30+ years of experience in General Surgeon
  • Currently practising as Consultant General Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.
  • Has spent the majority of a 30+ year surgical career managing complex abdominal, hernia, and anorectal cases in tertiary care settings.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Open Hernia Repair
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Incisional Hernia Repair
  • Ventral Hernia Repair
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General Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Greams RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Raghunath K J

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons)
Senior Consultant, General Surgery · Specialty: General Surgeon
Apollo Hospital Chennai, India24+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 24+ years of experience in General Surgeon
  • Senior Consultant, General Surgery — Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai (current)
  • Surgical practice spanning over 15 years in the United Kingdom, including training and service within the NHS
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
  • Inguinal hernia repair
  • Umbilical hernia repair
  • Incisional hernia repair
  • Ventral hernia repair
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General Surgeon Experience: 24+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$1,200

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Est. 2018
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Umbilical Hernia RepairGeneral SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Umbilical Hernia Repair
4.7
108 reviews
450+
Beds
8+
Years Since Founded
Dr. C. Arun Mozhi Varman
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Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$1,200

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road

Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Umbilical Hernia RepairGeneral SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Umbilical Hernia Repair
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Pandiaraj R A
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Apollo Hospitals🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$1,200

Apollo Hospitals

Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Umbilical Hernia RepairGeneral SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Umbilical Hernia Repair
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Raghunath K J
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for umbilical hernia treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

Internationally accredited hospitals

Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.

Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

Care coordination support

A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.

About the Procedure

What is Umbilical Hernia Repair?

Umbilical hernia repair is a surgical procedure to correct a bulge near the navel caused by tissue or intestine pushing through a weakness in the abdominal wall muscles. It is performed to relieve discomfort, prevent complications such as strangulation of the bowel, and restore normal abdominal wall integrity. The surgery can be done through an open or minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach depending on hernia size and patient factors.

Who may be considered?

Umbilical Hernia Repair may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.

How does it work?

A traditional surgical technique using a single incision near the umbilicus to repair the defect, often reinforced with a synthetic mesh for durability.

2 approaches available for this procedure:

Open Umbilical Hernia Repair

Most Common

A traditional surgical technique using a single incision near the umbilicus to repair the defect, often reinforced with a synthetic mesh for durability.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $100 - $300

CBC, blood sugar, coagulation profile, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound abdomen, kidney function test

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $1,200 - $2,500

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1 day
Hospitalisation: ~1-2 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~10-14 days recommended
Total stay: approx 12-16 days

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Surgeon and anesthetist fees
  • Operation theatre charges
  • Mesh (if used)
  • Hospital stay and nursing care
  • Routine post-op medications

Usually Not Included

  • Pre-procedure investigations
  • Airfare and visa costs
  • Post-discharge accommodation
  • Follow-up consultations after discharge

Recovery and follow-up

Most patients resume light daily activities within a week and can return to normal work within 2-4 weeks, avoiding heavy lifting or strenuous exercise during this period. A follow-up visit is typically scheduled within 7-10 days to check the incision and remove sutures if needed.

Risks

As with any hernia surgery, potential risks include infection, seroma or hematoma formation, mesh-related complications, and rare recurrence of the hernia. Serious complications such as bowel injury are uncommon but possible, particularly in complex or recurrent cases.

Alternatives

For very small, asymptomatic hernias, watchful waiting with regular monitoring may be considered, though surgery is usually recommended to prevent complications. There is no effective non-surgical treatment to permanently close the hernia defect.

What we need to prepare a formal estimate

Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.

Reports required

  • Ultrasound or CT scan of the abdomen showing the hernia
  • Recent blood tests including CBC and coagulation profile
  • ECG report (especially for patients over 40)
  • Chest X-ray
  • Details of any previous abdominal surgeries
  • List of current medications
  • Documentation of existing medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension, etc.)

Patient information needed

  • Age and body mass index (BMI)
  • Size and duration of the hernia bulge
  • Presence of pain, reducibility, or signs of strangulation
  • History of previous hernia repairs
  • Any chronic illnesses or allergies
  • Current medications, especially blood thinners
  • Preferred approach (open or laparoscopic) if known

Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.

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How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Umbilical Hernia Repair) and procedure (Umbilical Hernia Repair) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.

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Common questions

FAQs about Umbilical Hernia Repair in Chennai, India

What is Umbilical Hernia?
An umbilical hernia is a condition in which abdominal tissue or bowel protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles at the belly button, forming a bulge that may be more noticeable when standing, coughing, or straining.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Umbilical Hernia?
Common signs include a soft bulge or swelling at the navel that may reduce when lying flat, along with localised discomfort, pressure, or aching — particularly after prolonged standing or physical exertion. In more serious cases, the bulge may become firm, tender, or impossible to push back, which can indicate incarceration or strangulation and requires urgent medical attention. The presence or absence of these signs is not sufficient on its own to establish a diagnosis or determine the appropriate course of management.
How is Umbilical Hernia diagnosed?
Diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on a doctor's physical examination of the hernia's location, size, reducibility, and any signs of complication. To further characterise the defect — particularly in cases of obesity, recurrent hernia, or where complications are suspected — abdominal ultrasound or CT imaging may be used to assess the size of the fascial defect, hernia contents, and surrounding anatomy. There is no formal staging system for umbilical hernias equivalent to cancer grading, but surgeons commonly classify them by defect size (small: under 1 cm; medium: 1–4 cm; large: over 4 cm) and complexity, which helps guide treatment decisions.
How is Umbilical Hernia treated?
The appropriate approach depends on factors including the patient's age, overall health, hernia size, symptom burden, and risk of complications. Small, asymptomatic hernias — particularly in infants and in adults who are not surgical candidates — may be monitored conservatively, though this requires regular clinical review. Symptomatic, enlarging, or complicated hernias in adults are generally managed with surgical repair (umbilical hernia repair), which may be performed as an open procedure or laparoscopically, with or without mesh, depending on defect size and surgeon assessment.
Can Umbilical Hernia be treated without a procedure?
In carefully selected patients — such as those with mild symptoms, significant surgical risk, or who are awaiting optimisation of conditions like obesity or poorly controlled diabetes — a period of watchful waiting or medical management of contributing factors may be appropriate before any intervention. However, it is important to understand that conservative management does not repair the hernia itself, and the risk of complications such as incarceration generally increases as hernias enlarge; an abdominal support garment may offer temporary symptom relief but does not address the underlying defect. The decision to defer surgery should always be made in discussion with a qualified clinician.
When is Umbilical Hernia Repair considered for Umbilical Hernia?
Umbilical Hernia Repair may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Umbilical Hernia?
Umbilical hernias are evaluated and surgically managed by a general surgeon, and in cases involving complex or recurrent hernias, by a specialist in abdominal wall surgery. Initial assessment may also be performed by a primary care physician or gastroenterologist, who can coordinate referral for surgical opinion.
How do I choose a doctor for Umbilical Hernia?
When selecting a surgeon, it is worth comparing their experience with both open and laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair — including mesh techniques for larger defects — as well as their hospital's facilities for managing potential complications and their approach to post-operative follow-up and hernia recurrence.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.
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