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The Scottish Hernia Centre
The Scottish Hernia Centre provides a dedicated, specialist hernia service from diagnosis through to surgery and follow-up, based at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow.
Comprehensive hernia care
The Scottish Hernia Centre manages a wide range of hernias, including inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional and recurrent hernias.
- Assessment and diagnosis with clear explanation of treatment options
- Open and laparoscopic (keyhole) repair where appropriate
- General and spinal anaesthetic options for many procedures
- Modern evidence-based techniques focused on safety and outcomes
Why choose us
A focused, specialist service
Our aim is to provide a calm, clear and professional experience for patients, from first contact through to recovery.
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About Ross Hall
RossHall hospital is Scotland’s largest Private Hospital. The centre boasts state of the art facilities, with the latest imaging techniques. Situated in Hillington, it provides easy access for car and train.
Ross Hall hospital combines the old and new in one integrated site. The original baronial style Ross Hall house was built by James Cowan who occupied it from 1877 until his death in 1907 aged 77 years. It was subsequently sold to Glasgow and West of Scotland Commercial College in 1944 and the Scottish Hotel School was based at Ross Hall from 1948 to 1981. Glasgow Independant Hospital purchased Ross Hall form the University in 1981 and work began on a modern 100 bed extension.
Ross Hall opened as Scotland’s largest hospital in November 1983 and subsequent investment has developed Ross Hall hospital into a modern hospital with 4 operating theatres, a dedicated endoscopy suite and state of the art imaging facility, a fully equipped intensive unit and extensive inpatient facilities.
The original baronial Ross Hall building is still used for consulting rooms and offices and visitors use magnificent Victorian period staircases with original wood panelling overseen by stunning stain glass windows.
The estate of Ross Hall takes its name from the Ross family of Hawkhead, who originally owned the land. Ross Hall was acquired in the late 18th Century by Peter Murdoch, a Glasgow merchant, who laid out the grounds, planting trees and creating several straight and serpentine green walks. The avenue of lime trees near the river may have been planted at this time.
Experience is important
Research also shows that the best operation results, the quickest recovery to full activity and the lowest rates of recurrence are found in specialised hernia clinics. Surgeons at the Scottish Hernia Centre are highly experienced in all types of hernia repair surgery.
They are committed to using the latest surgical techniques including conventional and laparoscopic repair in order to ensure less pain, rapid recovery and very low recurrence rates.
The surgeons are supported by nursing staff dedicated to providing the highest standards of care.
Ahmed Alani, Consultant Surgeon is one of the founders and the senior surgeon of the Scottish Hernia Centre. He has a special interest in hernia surgery and is committed to providing the highest standards of care in the management of all types of hernia. He uses the most modern methods of investigation and treatment of patients with hernias.
Paying for treatment
For patients without healthcare insurance, consultation can be confirmed at the time of booking. A dedicated page outlining the costs of consultation and hernia surgery is available here. The Centre also offers very attractive all-inclusive fixed price packages for those that do not have medical insurance.
The BMI Ross Hall medical credit card, lets you spread the cost in affordable monthly instalments. To help with the cost of your treatment we’ll even give you six months interest free credit and the BMI Card also offers patients the opportunity to benefit from 0% finance. Download a BMI Card application form here
Patients with insurance with all the major insurers (BUPA, AXA-PPP, Aviva, PruHealth, WPA, Cigna and most others) are covered to undergo surgery at the Centre. For patients without healthcare insurance, consultation can be confirmed at the time of booking. A dedicated page outlining the costs of consultation and hernia surgery is available here.
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