Do you have a groin bulge that seems to come and go, often absent upon waking in the morning? Or perhaps you already know you have a hernia? Hernias are very common and occur in approximately 1 in 4 males (less common in women), so chances are you or someone you know has or has had an inguinal hernia. The main question I always get asked is "should it be fixed?"
As a general surgeon, I see 4-5 patients every week with a newly diagnosed inguinal hernia. Many are self-referred after discovering a lump in the groin, while many others are referred from their primary care provider after the hernia is discovered during the physical exam. After verifying that a hernia is the correct diagnosis (other possibilities are a groin strain, swollen lymph node, etc.), I have a discussion which addresses the aforementioned question. As an aside, these are very common and also found in the pediatric population (see a similar discussion by one of our pediatric surgeons)
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Ryan J. Martinez, M.D.
Ryan J. Martinez, M.D.General Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Abdominal Surgery, Biliary Surgery, Blood Management Techniques, Bloodless Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder), Cholecystectomy (Laproscopic), Colon Cancer, Colorectal Surgery, da Vinci (Robot-Assisted Surgery), Endocrine Surgery, Gall Bladder Surgery, Gallstone Disorders, Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery, Hepatic Surgery, Hepatobiliary, Hernia (Laparoscopic), Hernia Repair, Hernia Repair/Outpatient, Hernia Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopy, Liver Surgery, Melanoma, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Oncologic Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Skin Cancer Surgery, Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Accepting Children: No
- Accepting New Patients: Yes
- Accepting Medicare: Yes
- Accepting Medicaid/DSHS: Yes
Medicare, Medicaid/DSHS, Bill Insurance, VISA, Master Card, Cash, Check, Payment Plan
Insurance Accepted:Contact this office for accepted insurance plans.
Additional Information:Assistant Director, General Surgery Residency Program at Swedish Medical Center
I believe in combining a patient-centered approach with professional surgical care. I am here to listen and understand your surgical issues, answer your questions, address your concerns, and formulate a plan of care that is medically sound while accounting for your personal needs.
Personal InterestsI enjoy spending time with my wife and two boys. Other interests include jogging, weight lifting, golfing, reading, and cooking.
Medical SchoolThe Ohio State University College of Medicine
ResidencySwedish Medical Center
Board CertificationsBoard Certified in General Surgery
Professional Associations:American College of Surgones-Fellow; Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Awards:2011 Teacher of the Year Award
Additional Information:Assistant Director, General Surgery Residency Program at Swedish Medical Center
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