For patients in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula, Ludhiana is the closest dedicated hernia centre — just 90 minutes by road. The Hernia Institute™ offers single-specialty focus, the full range of modern techniques, and surgeon credentials normally found only in metros.
For patients in Tricity considering specialist hernia work — particularly complex, recurrent, paediatric, or unusually large cases — The Hernia Institute™ offers a single-specialty centre dedicated entirely to hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction, just 90 minutes by road.
Indicative all-inclusive packages — surgery, mesh*, hospital stay, and follow-up. Pre-operative investigations and all medications (in-hospital and discharge) are billed separately as per requirement. *Tackers and other special devices, where used, may incur additional cost. Insurance: reimbursement help in-house; cashless tie-ups coming soon.
Final cost confirmed in writing after consultation. GST extra where applicable. Insurance: cashless tie-ups (ECHS, CGHS, Star Health, others) are coming — we currently help with reimbursement claims end-to-end. Senior citizen and military rates available — please ask.
Tricity to Ludhiana is 90-120 minutes by road via NH-44. Patients regularly drive in for morning consultation and return the same day, with surgery scheduled on a return trip.
Every operation at The Hernia Institute™ is performed by a surgeon whose primary clinical focus is hernia and abdominal wall surgery.
Founder & Director
MS, FACS. AHS Gimbernat Award (2022). ACS International Scholar. 16 years at DMC&H (Professor & Unit Head).
Meet Dr. Bawa →
Co-Surgical Lead
MS, MRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS, FAHS. 13+ years' surgical experience. Core committee member, AWR Surgeons' Community.
Meet Dr. Mishra →
Paediatric Lead
MS, MCh (Paediatric Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh). 15+ years. Applied AI researcher in surgery.
Meet Dr. Rengan →Chandigarh to Ludhiana: 90-120 minutes by road via NH-44. Most Tricity patients arrive morning of consultation and return the same evening. For surgery, plan a 1-2 day trip. Our Civil Lines location is easily approachable and well-signposted.
Send your scans, previous records, or symptom description on WhatsApp. We respond within 24 hours with a preliminary plan and quote — before you travel.
Bawa Hospital is centrally located in Civil Lines and easily approachable from Ludhiana Railway Station, the Inter-State Bus Terminal, and all major roads. A range of hotels and guest houses sit within a short distance for accompanying family.
For most cases, the entire process — consultation, pre-op tests, surgery, discharge — can be completed in 2–3 days. We co-ordinate everything so you only travel once.
Cashless tie-ups with ECHS, CGHS, Star Health and other major insurers are in progress and are not yet live. In the meantime, we help you file reimbursement claims end-to-end — pre-authorisation, paperwork, and post-discharge submission handled in-house.
Medical EMI through GMoney — 3, 6, 9, and 12-month plans. Quick paper-light approval at admission. Bring Aadhaar, PAN, and a salary slip or bank statement.
Every patient gets a written quote before surgery. No verbal promises. No surprise add-ons. What you sign is what you pay.
Tricity has many excellent hospitals, each with their own strengths. For specialist hernia work, two things matter most: how often the surgeon performs that specific operation, and access to modern techniques like eTEP, TAR, and IPOM-Plus. As a single-specialty centre dedicated entirely to hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction, we offer that focus and the full range of modern techniques in one place.
For inguinal, ventral, recurrent, and complex hernia surgery: Dr. Ashvind Bawa, MS, FACS — AHS Gimbernat Award recipient, ACS International Scholar, and former Professor & Unit Head of Surgery at DMC&H. For paediatric hernia: Dr. Vinayak S Rengan, MCh (Paediatric Surgery). Dr. Ankit Mishra (MRCS, FRCS, FAHS) is our Co-Surgical Lead. All three sub-specialise in hernia work.
At The Hernia Institute™, all-inclusive packages start at ₹35,000 for open inguinal hernia repair. Laparoscopic repair starts at ₹55,000. Bilateral and complex cases are higher. Use our cost estimator for an instant range, or send your records on WhatsApp for a written quote within 24 hours.
Cashless tie-ups with ECHS, CGHS, Star Health and other major insurers are in progress and are not yet live at the moment. We do, however, handle insurance reimbursement claims end-to-end — pre-authorisation, paperwork and post-discharge submission are all done in-house at no additional cost. You pay at the time of treatment and your insurer reimburses you per your policy.
Yes. The Hernia Institute™ offers the full range of modern laparoscopic hernia techniques — TEP, TAPP, eTEP, IPOM-Plus, and laparoscopic TAR. We have a modern operating theatre with 4K laparoscopy and premium energy platforms.
For most primary inguinal hernias, 7–14 days from first consultation. For complex ventral or recurrent cases, 2–4 weeks to allow for imaging and pre-operative optimisation. Emergencies are seen the same day.
Yes — free teleconsultation for outstation patients before any travel. We review your records, give you a preliminary plan and quote, and answer all your questions before you commit to coming to Ludhiana. WhatsApp +91-9155100001 to schedule.
Tricity to Ludhiana is 90 minutes. Most consultations are scheduled within 48 hours. Free teleconsultation before any visit.
From routine groin hernias to complex abdominal wall reconstruction, every hernia type is treated by a specialist surgeon at The Hernia Institute™. Patients travel to us from across Chandigarh and the wider North Indian region.
Open & laparoscopic TEP/TAPP for the most common adult hernia.
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