Important Announcements
Shouldice Hospital is returning to Edmonton in 2025!
Hernia Examination Clinic September 8th – 11th
For further information, please click here.
Welcome to
Shouldice Hernia Hospital
The Global Leader in Non-Mesh Hernia Repair
Become a Patient
Hernias Explained
Contact & Location
Become a Patient
Hernias Explained
Contact & Location
About Shouldice Hernia Hospital
Dr. Edward Earle Shouldice founded Shouldice Hospital in 1945 with two simple guiding principles which remain to this day: to provide the best surgical outcome and patient experience in the world – period.
For over 80 years the Surgeons and staff of Shouldice Hospital have dedicated themselves to repairing abdominal wall hernias; it’s all we do, having performed over 400,000 successful hernia repairs using our natural tissue technique without the use of surgical mesh and its serious complications.
Why Choose Shouldice Hernia Hospital?
World-Renowned Expertise
With over 80 years of experience, Shouldice Hernia Hospital is the global leader in hernia repair. Our specialized focus means you receive the highest level of care from surgeons who perform hernia surgeries daily, ensuring unparalleled expertise and consistently superior outcomes.
Unmatched Success Rates
At Shouldice, we boast a 99.5% success rate for primary inguinal hernia repairs. Our time-tested, natural tissue technique minimizes the need for synthetic materials, promoting faster recovery, reduced recurrence rates, and a healthier, more resilient you.
Patient-Centered Care
From the moment you step through our doors, you’re treated like family. Our unique patient-focused approach emphasizes comfort, support, and personalized care throughout your entire journey, ensuring a positive experience from consultation to recovery.
Holistic Healing Environment
Nestled in a serene, 23-acre country estate, Shouldice Hernia Hospital provides a peaceful retreat where you can recover both physically and mentally. Our holistic approach includes not only world-class surgical care but also nutritious meals and a supportive community to enhance your healing process.
Testimonials
Kind words from our patients
If you need hernia surgery, I highly recommend Shouldice. It may sound like a stretch, but the experience was akin to staying at a resort without the beach. The ambiance, food, staff, and overall atmosphere were truly exceptional.
Yves Rannou
Shouldice sets the standard for medical treatment. There is phenomenal attention to detail at every stage of the process. Every aspect from pre-surgery care, to surgery, to post-surgery care, to meals is conducted like a well-oiled machine.
Robert Nagel
From the front desk staff to the surgeons, medical staff, dining staff, and on-floor nurses, everyone was a true professional. I would highly recommend Shouldice to anyone looking to have a hernia properly repaired by a team of caring professionals.
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