For patients in northern Haryana — Karnal, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Panchkula — Ludhiana is closer and more accessible than Delhi NCR for specialist hernia work. Many of our patients travel from across Haryana for the same reason: a dedicated hernia centre, not a multi-specialty department.
Haryana has excellent general hospitals across its cities, but no dedicated hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction centre. For complex, recurrent, and large hernia cases, the right surgeon and the right setup matter more than proximity.
Indicative all-inclusive packages — pre-op investigations, surgery, mesh, hospital stay, discharge medications, and follow-up. Insurance patients pay only co-pay/deductibles.
Final cost confirmed in writing after consultation. GST extra where applicable. Insurance: cashless with most major insurers. Senior citizen, military, and CGHS rates available — please ask.
Most patients from Haryana travel from these districts. Ludhiana is 3-5 hours by road from most of northern and central Haryana.
Every operation at The Hernia Institute is performed by a surgeon whose primary clinical focus is hernia and abdominal wall surgery.
MS, FACS. Cleveland Clinic AWR Fellow. Harvard MINT Faculty (2023, 2024). 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 → VR Paediatric LeadMS, MCh (Paediatric Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh). 15+ years. Harvard MINT 2023 Faculty. Applied AI researcher.
Meet Dr. Rengan →Karnal to Ludhiana is 3 hours by road. Ambala is 2 hours. Panchkula is 2.5 hours. Most Haryana patients complete consultation, surgery, and discharge in a single 2-3 day trip. We co-ordinate pickup, hotel for family members, and post-op care.
Send your scans, previous records, or symptom description on WhatsApp. We respond within 24 hours with a preliminary plan and quote — before you travel.
Free pickup from Ludhiana Railway Station or Bus Stand. Co-ordinated hotel stay for accompanying family at partner properties — discounted rates.
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.
Empanelled with major Indian insurers and TPAs. Our in-house team handles your pre-authorisation, paperwork, and claims.
3, 6, and 12-month EMI plans available. 0% interest options through major Indian credit cards and Bajaj Finserv.
Every patient gets a written quote before surgery. No verbal promises. No surprise add-ons. What you sign is what you pay.
For most patients in northern Haryana (Karnal, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Panchkula), Ludhiana is closer than Delhi NCR by 1-2 hours of road travel. More importantly: we are a single-specialty centre, while Delhi corporate hospitals are multi-specialty. The cost is also typically 30-40% lower for an equivalent or better surgical outcome.
For inguinal, ventral, recurrent, and complex hernia surgery: Dr. Ashvind Bawa, MS, FACS — Cleveland Clinic AWR Fellow 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.
Yes. We are empanelled with most major Indian health insurers (private and public) and several TPAs. Our team handles the pre-authorisation in-house. For insurance patients, you typically only pay co-pay, deductibles, and non-covered items.
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 94561-88888 to schedule.
Whether you're in Karnal, Ambala, or Panchkula — most consultations are scheduled within 48 hours. Free teleconsultation before any travel.