Advanced Hernia Specialists

05/26/2026

If you’ve been told you need hernia surgery, a quick Google search can leave you terrified. Headlines scream about lawsuits and recalls, making it feel like putting mesh in your body is a massive gamble.

But as a surgeon, I owe my patients the truth: the fear online is vastly uncoupled from what the actual data shows.

Lumping all hernia mesh together because a few specific historical products had defects is like assuming all cars are dangerous because one model had a faulty part. When we look at large-scale, long-term PubMed data—including Cochrane reviews of thousands of patients—a well-chosen mesh placed with good technique dramatically lowers recurrence without raising the risk of serious complications.

In fact, going "mesh-free" carries its own underappreciated risks for chronic pain because it forces tissue together under intense tension.

No surgical choice is perfect, but decisions should be made on evidence, not internet algorithms. Read our full, evidence-backed breakdown on the blog today to learn what the data actually says.

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04/21/2026

I laughed harder at this than I probably should have. Honestly, it’s one of the most accurate hernia performances I’ve ever seen. 🎤😅

If a hernia has you or your spouse acting like this, it may be time to come see us at Advanced Hernia Specialists. We’ll help get you back on your feet.

10/17/2025

🩺 Met your deductible yet?

If you’ve already met your insurance deductible,
👉 now’s the perfect time to take care of that hernia.

Operating room schedules are filling fast,
and we have limited openings through December.

Start 2026 feeling your best — healthy, strong, and pain-free.

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10/17/2025

Have You Met Your Deductible This Year?

As the end of the year approaches, now is the perfect time to take care of that hernia you’ve been meaning to fix. If you’ve already met, or are close to meeting, your insurance deductible, your out-of-pocket costs could be much lower before your plan resets in January.

Operating room schedules are filling quickly, but we still have openings for consultations and surgeries through December.

Start the new year feeling your best.
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📍 Advanced Hernia Specialists – Jacksonville, FL
👨‍⚕️ Eric D. Pinnar, M.D., FACS

10/08/2025

Wishing Dr. PInnar a very happy birthday!

09/11/2025

Just got back from the American Hernia Society meeting in Nashville! 🎶 It was great connecting with colleagues, sharing ideas, and learning about the latest advances in hernia care. Always striving to bring the best back home to my patients here in Jacksonville.

And yes, you could say it was a gut-busting good time. 😉

05/22/2025

Did you know?

If you have a groin hernia on one side, there’s up to a 30 percent chance you could develop one on the other side too.

Robotic and laparoscopic surgery allow us to check both sides during the procedure. About 1 in 5 patients have a hidden hernia on the opposite side that hasn’t caused symptoms yet.

Catching and repairing it early means one surgery instead of two.

Have questions about hernia care or wondering what approach is best for you? We’re here to help.

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11/15/2024

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/VPRdvWQ


New study of Mesh vs Suture for umbilical hernia repair confirms mesh repair as the superior choice for reducing hernia recurrence.

10/14/2024

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Contact Advanced Hernia Specialists today by calling (904) 808-5658 for Hernia Surgery in Jacksonville FL.

05/17/2023

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