Director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
Board-certified hernia surgeon Eric D. Pinnar, M.D., FACS, offers expert, personalized care using the latest minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Patients from across Florida, the U.S., and internationally trust Advanced Hernia Specialists for complex, recurrent, or mesh-free hernia repairs.
About Us
It's The Experience That Counts
At Advanced Hernia Specialists, we provide expert hernia care tailored to each patient’s unique condition. Our practice is led by Dr. Eric Pinnar, a board-certified general surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopic and robotic hernia repair. We combine surgical precision with compassion, offering personalized treatment plans using the latest techniques in mesh and mesh-free hernia repair.
We believe that excellent outcomes begin with education, honesty, and surgical experience. Patients choose us not just for our clinical expertise, but for our commitment to fully understanding their goals, fears, and preferences. Whether you are suffering from an inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, incisional hernia, or need a revision of a prior failed repair, we’re here to help.
Many of our patients have previously had surgery elsewhere, or have been told they are not candidates for minimally invasive hernia repair. We specialize in difficult and complex cases and are frequently sought out for second opinions, robotic mesh removal, and mesh-free techniques.
We are an out-of-network practice, but we offer transparent pricing and have negotiated special bundled rates with top surgery centers and anesthesiologists. This allows us to provide high-quality care for local, out-of-state, and international patients—even those without insurance.
Areas of Expertise
Our Mission
Making Hernia Surgery Accessible and Affordable
At Advanced Hernia Specialists, we believe everyone deserves access to expert surgical care — regardless of insurance status. That’s why we’ve developed pricing models that make hernia surgery affordable, even for those with high deductibles, no insurance, or limited coverage.
We work with multiple surgical facilities to avoid unnecessary hospital costs and negotiate the lowest possible self-pay rates. This allows us to offer safe, high-quality care at a price patients can afford.
Why Expertise Matters in Hernia Repair
Hernias are not all the same. Each type — inguinal, umbilical, incisional, recurrent, or complex — requires a tailored approach. Most general surgeons only offer one or two methods. Dr. Pinnar brings years of focused hernia experience and mastery of a wide range of techniques.
Whether you need a minimally invasive mesh-free option, revision after a failed repair, or robotic surgery for a complex case, we provide personalized care designed around your specific needs.
Patient-Focused, Outcome-Driven Care
We don’t believe in assembly-line surgery. From the very first consultation, Dr. Pinnar takes time to fully understand each patient’s goals and concerns. Education, transparency, and shared decision-making are central to our approach.
Our mission is not just to fix a hernia — it’s to help patients reclaim their health and confidence for the long term. That’s why we focus on outcomes, not just procedures.
