From the discovery of oxygen in 1774 to the world’s first ever ODEON cinema, Birmingham has played host to many, many firsts over the years. And while the world’s first hernia surgery dates back to Ancient Egypt (potentially!),1 modern day Birmingham features a range of different options when it comes to treatment. So, if you’re looking for hernia surgery in Birmingham, use this article as a handy guide!
Look for a specialist with experience in carrying out the type of hernia repair you need
Check reviews and feedback from past patients
Seek recommendations from your GP.
What’s the best hospital in Birmingham for hernia surgery?
When seeking hernia repair surgery in the Birmingham area, it’s crucial to choose a provider known for its high-quality care, experienced surgeons, and comprehensive support system. If you’re ready to do some research, remember to look at patient reviews, facilities, and the quality of care levels.
In Birmingham, NHS and private surgeries are performed by highly-qualified general surgeons. This ensures exceptional standards of care whichever healthcare route you decide to take. It also means that, ultimately, your choice may depend on factors such as:
waiting times
cost
personal preferences.
What to expect at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham
We’ve looked at the differing costs of hernia repair surgery in the Birmingham area and let you know what to look out for when researching the options. Now it’s time to find out what happens when you choose to have your treatment with us.
Who is eligible for a hernia operation in Birmingham?
To be eligible for hernia treatment at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham, your consultant will take the following into consideration:
your overall health (i.e. weight) and medical history
your ability to undergo surgery.
Types of hernia surgery available
If you’re seeking private hernia repair surgery at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham, the following types are available:
Keyhole surgery
Also called laparoscopic surgery, the keyhole technique sees a surgeon use an instrument called a laparoscope (a thin telescope with a light). The laparoscope is passed through the abdominal wall via small incisions which allow the surgeon to use various instruments to repair the hernia.
Open hernia repair
During open hernia repair surgery, your hernia surgeon will make an incision over your hernia. They will then push the protruding tissue back through the muscle. This area of weakened muscle will have mesh either glued or stapled to it before the wound is closed with stitches.
Birmingham hernia surgery waiting times
Alongside cost, waiting times are one of the most important elements patients factor into their decision to choose private healthcare. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at the stats.
Currently, the stated aim for the maximum NHS waiting time for non-urgent consultant-led treatments is 18 weeks. However, as is common knowledge, this isn’t always possible due to recent global pandemics and increasingly higher patient demand.
For example, the average waiting time for general surgery at the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is currently 33 weeks (16 weeks for a consultation, a further 17 weeks for treatment).2
The current waiting time for hernia surgery at Practice Plus Group Hospital Birmingham is just 4-6 weeks following your initial consultation.
Your initial consultation
Your outpatient appointment provides an opportunity for you to meet your consultant. He or she will carry out a physical assessment (if needed) and will ask questions about your general health and family medical history. If you have any questions about hernias or your specific condition, feel free to ask away!
Preparing for your hernia surgery
Your hernia repair surgery with us doesn’t start and end at the reception desk. We’re here to guide you every step of the way. From when you receive your treatment plan, to making travel arrangements for the big day, to what you should wear, our preparing for surgery guide provides all the information you need.
Booking your surgery
If your consultant recommends surgery, you’ll need to get booked in. If you are paying for your own treatment, you can self-refer. This means you won’t necessarily need to make a GP appointment beforehand. You can ring our Private Patient Advisors on 0330 165 9982 to find out what your options are. Once your referral has been processed, our friendly staff will book you in for your hernia surgery.
Travel and arrival
We are located in the centre of Birmingham off the M6 motorway. Follow the signs for the A38/ Aston Expressway. The Hospital will be clearly signposted. When you arrive, please say hello to our reception team so we know you’re here. A member of staff will then collect you for your appointment.
If you’re travelling by train, Birmingham New Street Station is a 10 minute taxi ride away. There is also a bus route from New Street. You’ll need to take the X21 or X22 Platinum bus to Vale Village. From there, the hospital is half a mile along Somerset Road.
Our address is:
22 Somerset Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2QQ.
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham is fully accessible to wheelchair users and our patient information is available in large print and a range of different languages.
We also have an interpretation service available to support you if English is not your preferred language.
Please let a member of our booking team know prior to your appointment if you have any special requirements.
Parking
Good news: parking on-site is available to all patients and visitors, free of charge!
Opening hours
If you’re staying with us and have friends and family visiting, we ask that they try to avoid meal times where possible.
Meal times are as follows:
breakfast: 7.30am – 8.30am
lunch: 12.30pm-13.30pm
dinner: 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
Start your recovery
While we strive to make sure patients can return home on the same day as their treatment, sometimes this isn’t always possible. If you do need to stay with us overnight, don’t worry, you won’t incur any extra costs and our specialist nursing team will be on-hand to support you.
When you do return home, you will need to take it easy for a while. You will likely have been issued with painkillers and given important information about wound care.
And finally, it’s important to remember, you won’t recover from hernia surgery at the same pace as other patients. This is because of factors like your age, overall health, and the surgical technique used.
Hernia specialists in Birmingham
With years of experience in the field of hernia repair surgery, Victor Baptista is our hernia specialist at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham. Take a look at the consultant spotlight below to learn more about him.
Name: Victor Baptista Years of experience: 14 Number of yearly procedures: 200 Specialities: hernia repair surgery, gallbladder removal surgery Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Coimbra, 2008 Languages spoken: English, Portuguese, Spanish
The table below offers a comparison with regards to private hernia surgery costs at healthcare facilities in the Birmingham area.
Name of hospital
Waiting time for hernia repair surgery
Total cost of treatment
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham
4-6 weeks
£3,299 (plus £95 for initial consultation)
Spire Parkway
unknown
£3,364
Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital
unknown
£3,755 for groin inguinal open surgery (includes cost of consultation)
£4,295 for groin inguinal laparoscopic (includes cost of consultation)
*Prices accurate as of 27th June 2025
Ways to pay
There are three ways to access hernia repair surgery at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham:
Self-pay private healthcare (via a one-off lump sum payment or flexible finance options)
Private medical insurance
NHS referral.
Why choose us?
We’re committed to providing all our patients in Birmingham with successful outcomes. Each patient will receive personalised care on every step of their healthcare journey.
We have unrivalled Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and high levels of cleanliness and infection control. In fact, we were the first provider to have all services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Our consistency of care sees your consultant-led treatment team supporting you from start to finish; making your visit as comfortable as possible, and guaranteeing that the treatment you receive is second-to-none.
Access affordable hernia surgery near you
Get treated for hernia pain at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham in just 4-6 weeks at a time that suits you.
Paula Sabino achieved her medical degree in 1990. Qualifying as a consultant general surgeon in 1999, she worked, since 2000, as Consultant General Surgeon at the Caldas da Rainha Hospital in Portugal.
She took an active role in launching the surgical day care unit at the Caldas da Rainha hospital and treated surgical patients through the Portuguese National Health Service. Moving to the UK in 2012 she took a role at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, before joining the Practice Plus Group team as a Consultant General Surgeon.
