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Dr. Medina is by far the best doctor I have ever had.  His surgical technique is outstanding and nobody knows hernias better.  He has also gone out of his way to make sure I get the best doctors to help me recover from my auto accident three and a half years ago.  He is the first one who really cared.

About The Colorado Hernia Center
The Colorado Hernia Center is the Rocky Mountain Region’s Center of Excellence for surgical hernia repair.  The center’s exclusive dedication to this specialized care provides patients with a level of expertise unmatched in this market.

Why choose the Colorado Hernia Center?

• The focus on patient education.  The patient is a critical member of the team that works to repair the hernia and help expedite the return to health.  Surgical decisions are made together, and, with physician and staff guidance, patients drive their recovery.   
• The dedication to excellence.  Hernia repair is medical director Dr. Ed Medina’s clinical interest and primary area of expertise.  He’s proficient in the latest techniques for all types of repairs and has dedicated his practice to these procedures.
• Experience with complicated cases.  Many hernias can be repaired utilizing minimally invasive techniques in an outpatient setting.  However, some ruptures in the abdominal wall require advanced techniques and as long as eight hours in the operating room for a complete, safe and long-term repair.  Dr. Medina’s skill and experience enable him to best manage these cases. 
• The commitment to pain control and quick recovery.  There’s no reason for patients to endure unnecessary pain.  Dr. Medina uses various methods for managing post-operative pain, including the liberal use of automatic pain pumps.  Adequately managing pain can expedite patients’ recovery and help them return to work or their normal daily activities more quickly.

A staff you can trust
Dr. Medina earned his undergraduate degree in Biology at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif.  He attended medical school at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver and completed his surgery residency program at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital.  He has completed all advanced training available for hernia repairs including a mini-fellowship at Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. Medina has experience with a wide variety of surgical cases – utilizing both traditional and laparoscopic techniques – giving patients a choice of surgery options depending on their needs. He can expertly repair all abdominal wall defects, as well as reconstruct the abdominal wall from complex, recurrent, multiple or particularly large hernias.  He also welcomes new patients who are experiencing complications, including chronic wounds and fistulas, from previous unsuccessful hernia repairs.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, a member of the American Hernia Society.

With this expertise, Dr. Medina not only cares for patients, he also mentors surgical residents.  As a surgical-specialty leader, he considers it his responsibility and privilege to teach the most advanced techniques to medicine’s future leaders, ensuring the continuation and spread of the highest-quality care.  These residents often accompany him in the operating room and throughout the hospital.

The staff at the Colorado Hernia Center also is dedicated to patients’ health and convenience.  They will communicate with insurance companies and workmen’s compensation organizations on behalf of patients, ensuring they receive the coverage they’re entitled to.  Without this concern, patients are able to focus on recovery.