Hernia Surgery Cost in Austin
Real cash-pay prices for hernia repair in Austin — broken into surgeon fee, facility fee, and anesthesia so you know exactly what you're paying before you schedule.
$3,000 – $14,000
Typical Austin cash range
3 fees
Surgeon + facility + anesthesia
Same day
Most hernia repairs outpatient
Hernia surgery sends 3 separate bills — most patients don't know this
You'll receive separate invoices from your surgeon, the surgery center or hospital, and the anesthesiologist — who is often an independent contractor not affiliated with your surgeon. Always ask for all three costs upfront before scheduling.
3 Most Common Types — With Prices
Inguinal Hernia
Groin — Most Common
$3,500 – $5,000
starting cash price
Tissue pushes through a weakness in the lower abdominal wall into the groin. Far more common in men. The bulge worsens when standing, coughing, or straining. Most are repaired laparoscopically as outpatient surgery.
Price Breakdown
Surgeon Fee
$1,200 – $1,800
Facility (ASC)
$1,800 – $3,500
Anesthesia
$600 – $1,200
Open at ASC
Laparoscopic at ASC
Robotic at hospital
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Austin Hernia Center — Dr. Mark Glover, MD, FACS
Jake's PickAustin's only dedicated hernia specialist. Robotic-trained, tracks his own outcomes, and was the first surgeon in Austin to perform robotic eTEP. Jake's personal surgeon.
Umbilical Hernia
Belly Button
$3,000 – $4,500
starting cash price
Fatty tissue or intestine pokes through a weak spot at the navel. Common in adults after pregnancy, weight gain, heavy lifting, or prior abdominal surgery. Small hernias (<2cm) in healthy patients may be repaired without mesh.
Price Breakdown
Surgeon Fee
$1,000 – $1,500
Facility (ASC)
$1,500 – $3,000
Anesthesia
$500 – $1,000
Open at ASC
Laparoscopic at ASC
Robotic at hospital
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Capital Surgeons Group
Most LocationsAustin's largest hernia group — 13 board-certified surgeons (all FACS), 5 locations across Austin. Dr. Faulkenberry and Dr. Crislip are Reddit-recommended by Austin patients.
Ventral / Incisional Hernia
Abdominal Wall
$5,000 – $8,000
starting cash price
Tissue pushes through a weakness in the abdominal wall — often at the site of a previous surgery scar. Ranges from straightforward to highly complex depending on size and number of prior repairs. Large or recurrent cases may require component separation.
Price Breakdown
Surgeon Fee
$1,800 – $2,800
Facility (ASC)
$2,500 – $5,000
Anesthesia
$700 – $1,500
Open, small defect at ASC
Laparoscopic at ASC
Robotic / complex at hospital
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ATX Robotic Surgery
4.9★ Top Rated4.9/5 stars with 400+ five-star reviews — Austin's highest-rated robotic surgery practice. Dr. Burman has completed 400+ da Vinci cases and was first in Austin to use Bard 3D Max lightweight mesh.
Surgery Center vs. Hospital — The Price Gap
For most elective hernia repairs, choosing an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) over a hospital outpatient department can save you 40–60% on the facility fee alone — with no difference in outcome for straightforward cases.
Surgery Center (ASC)
$1,800 – $3,500
Typical facility fee · Inguinal hernia
Hospital Outpatient
$3,500 – $7,000
Typical facility fee · Same procedure
Questions to ask before you schedule
- 1. What is your surgeon fee for my specific hernia type?
- 2. Which surgery center or hospital will the procedure be at — and what is their facility fee?
- 3. Who is the anesthesiologist and what will they charge?
- 4. Do you offer a cash-pay or self-pay discount?
- 5. Are there any additional fees — pathology, surgical assistant, supplies?