Comprehensive Abdominal Health and Hernia Service

At Welbeck, your care is led by world-renowned experts in hernia and abdominal wall health, providing a clear, specialist pathway from diagnosis through to treatment.

Your journey begins with a consultation with one of our specialist surgeons, who will take the time to understand your symptoms, medical history, and any previous treatments. We take a holistic approach — assessing not just the hernia itself, but its impact on your pain, function, and day-to-day life.

Where needed, we arrange any required tests — including ultrasound, CT, or MRI — often on the same day and all within the same centre, avoiding unnecessary delays.

Your case is reviewed by our multidisciplinary team (MDT) of leading experts, including specialist hernia surgeons, radiologists, pain specialists, physiotherapists, and other relevant clinicians. Together, they develop a personalised, evidence-based treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

You’ll receive a clear, structured care plan outlining your diagnosis, recommended treatment approach, and alternative options — both surgical and non-surgical — including guidance on pain management, rehabilitation, and recovery. Where surgery is advised, this includes a detailed discussion of all options, including different types of mesh (biologic and synthetic), so you can make a fully informed decision.

At your follow-up appointment, your consultant will talk you through the plan in detail, answer any questions, and agree the next steps with you — including timing, location of care, and how your treatment will be coordinated.

Where tests are completed on the same day, we aim to see you again within 1 week, ensuring a fast, coordinated, and reassuring experience from diagnosis through to treatment.

For your consultation, it’s helpful if you can bring details of any previous surgeries, scans, medications and any relevant medical letters.

For some scans, such as CT scans, you may be required to fast for a short period or come with a full bladder – specific instructions will be provided in advance.

Once your case has been reviewed and you’ve attended your follow-up consultation, you’ll progress with your treatment plan, and follow-up appointments will be arranged as required.

For patients who undergo hernia surgery at Welbeck, most will go home the same day. After surgery, you can return to light activities within days, and gradually resume normal activity over 2 to 4 weeks, following personalised guidance as provided by your consultant.

Are there any risks to consider?

The risks associated with this service are very low. 

Any potential risks relate to:

• imaging (minimal radiation exposure from CT scans, where clinically necessary)

• discomfort during examination or injections

• emotional distress when discussing complex or long-standing symptoms

If surgery or interventional treatments are recommended, your consultant will discuss risks with you in detail as part of the consent process before proceeding.

An initial consultation with your specialist consultant, together with formal review by our multidisciplinary team (MDT), is priced at £600. 

This does not include any additional imaging or tests that may be required. We accept both self-pay and insured patients.

At Welbeck, your care is led by world-class abdominal wall and hernia specialists, supported by a fully integrated network of experts to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end care.

Alongside specialist surgical advice, we provide coordinated access to aligned services including pain management, physiotherapy, and medically supervised weight management — ensuring every aspect of your condition is addressed, not just the hernia itself.

Where needed, your consultant can seamlessly involve colleagues across the Welbeck network, creating a joined-up, multidisciplinary approach to your care. All consultations, diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling fast, accurate assessment and a smooth, well-supported patient experience under one roof.

We accept self-referrals and GP or consultant referrals for this service. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day or next-day appointments whenever possible.

If you'd like to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists, please get in touch to make an appointment. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.

Our consultants are recognised by the major health insurance companies. If you have private health insurance, your treatment at Welbeck can begin once you have obtained authorisation. We also provide care to self-paying patients. Learn more about the different payment options at Welbeck.