The Digestive Health Institute hernia care team — led by Chike Chukwumah, MD — lends a broad range of skill, knowledge and compassion to the creation of unique care plans for each patient that quickly and effectively address the hernia and recovery.

To do this, we draw on the talents of:
- Surgeons – general, bariatric and plastic
- Advanced practitioners
- Physical therapists
- Registered dietitians
- Behavioral health specialists
- Nurses
Patient-Centered Care
Each patient’s hernia experience is different and every member of our team is here to craft a care plan that is uniquely yours. Our goal is to help you as quickly as possible, educating you about the condition and helping you recover and restore abdominal core strength after surgery.