Before choosing a surgeon for inguinal hernia repair surgery, you should consider the following factors:

• Surgical qualifications: The surgeon should be qualified with an MBBS graduate degree and an MS postgraduate degree in General Surgery.
• Experience and expertise: Experience and expertise matter a lot when it comes to surgery. An expert and experienced surgeon will be able to perform the surgery successfully with fewer chances of complications and recurrence.
• Patient reviews and referrals: Patient reviews and referrals are a good metric to gauge the surgeon’s demeanor while interacting with the patients. While it is necessary for the surgeon to have a warm and compassionate nature toward everyone, they should be polite and should be able to absolve all your doubts before heading into surgery.
• Insurance coverage: Make sure the surgeon and the hospital they are associated with will accept your health insurance for the treatment.
• Personal preference: Since inguinal hernia treatment concerns a sensitive region, you may want to consider the age and gender of the surgeon a relevant factor in determining the surgeon.
• Associated treatment center: The surgeon should be associated with a good treatment center with advanced infrastructure and capability of managing an emergency, should one arise.